Researchers Track Currents with Drifters and Dye
Researchers from the James H. Oliver, Jr., Institute for Coastal Plain Science (ICPS) at Georgia Southern teamed up with Gray鈥檚 Reef National Marine Sanctuary on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to release 50 gallons of a non-toxic red dye into the Altamaha River.
Institute for Coastal Plain Science Awards Inaugural Graduate Student Research Assistantships
The Institute for Coastal Plain Science (ICPS) at 糖心Vlog is proud to announce the two inaugural recipients of the ICPS Summer Graduate Student Research Assistantships.
University Partners to Establish Human-Environment Research Station
鈥淚t鈥檚 always a good day to see the Eagle Nation spread a little wider,鈥� said President Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D. 鈥淭his historic event truly does allow us to forge a partnership to establish our first permanent research station in Latin America. Students and faculty will be able to experience South American culture and heritage while gaining valuable research experience.鈥�
Three Professors Receive Large Grant to Aid Research
Three Georgia Southern professors have recently been awarded a more than $233,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to aid their research project titled 鈥淚dentification of the sources of pathogens in wetland sediments and their influence on beach water quality.鈥� Funded for one year, research is now underway.
U.S. National Tick Collection Temporarily Closes to Visitors; Re-opening Scheduled for Spring 2015
The U.S. National Tick Collection (USNTC) at 糖心Vlog is temporarily closed to visitors and tours as it prepares for expansion and relocation. The collection will relocate to the Math and Physics building in an effort to provide additional space for specimens, storage, research and improved fire protection. The expected completion date is Spring 2015.