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Published on August 31, 2026

2026 Goodnight Doctoral Fellowship Recipients Announced

Graduate student Kat Boyle is among this year’s recipients of the Goodnight Doctoral Fellowship, awarded to students who represent a new cohort of exceptional Ph.D. students

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Published on August 19, 2026

Setting the Record Straight on Volcanoes

An NC State expert and international team of scientists dispel the most common — and most dangerous — volcano misconceptions

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Published on August 17, 2026

Meet Our Newest Faculty

The College of Sciences is welcoming eight new faculty members this fall.

Rebecca Moore crouches down on the rooftop of Jordan Hall to prepare equipment for a weather ballon launch.

Published on August 14, 2026

Launching Weather Balloons and Careers at NC State

In the winter of 2026, NC State’s Sounding Club participated in a program to improve forecasting for atmospheric rivers and other high-impact weather events.

Published on August 10, 2026

MEAS Researchers Lead $1M NSF Project Using AI to Forecast Coastal Dead Zones

The team aims to produce faster forecasting tools that could support fisheries management and decision-making in Gulf Coast communities.

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Read the latest research publications from MEAS students and faculty

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Three photos: A student prepares a equipment outside to launch a weather balloon, a student holds dead coral in their arms while scuba diving under water, and a group of about 10 students jump in the air for a group photo while in a sandy dune-like environment

MEAS Monthly | Summer ’26 Roundup

Our students and faculty had a busy summer! Students traveled for some experiential learning and research, alumni reunited at AMS and MEAS faculty received some major honors! Plus, we welcome new members to our teaching and research teams.

Published on July 22, 2026

Student Researchers Explore Innovation in the Blue Economy

After taking a MEAS course on the Blue Economy, NC State students are applying research and innovation to address marine and sustainability challenges.

Geologist Maggie Ellis Curry stands in front of the deep valleys of White Mesa in New Mexico

Published on July 8, 2026

Geologist Maggie Ellis Curry Wins Prestigious NSF Award

Curry’s award for early-career faculty will support tectonics and critical minerals research as well as outreach efforts.

Sarah Larson stands with Helen Chen holding a plaque for the Outstanding Teacher Award

Published on June 16, 2026

Associate Professor Sarah Larson Earns Outstanding Teacher Award

The award recognizes her commitment to educational excellence.

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2026 Goodnight Doctoral Fellowship Recipients Announced

Setting the Record Straight on Volcanoes

Meet Our Newest Faculty

Launching Weather Balloons and Careers at NC State

MEAS Researchers Lead $1M NSF Project Using AI to Forecast Coastal Dead Zones

Recent Research

Department Newsletter

MEAS Monthly | Summer ’26 Roundup

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California is about to see a sudden foot of sea level rise from El Niño. Here’s when it hits

Podcast: The Rise of Marine Heat Waves

The Chance to Fix Hog Pollution

Student Researchers Explore Innovation in the Blue Economy

Geologist Maggie Ellis Curry Wins Prestigious NSF Award

Associate Professor Sarah Larson Earns Outstanding Teacher Award

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