In a paper published in Nature Communications, Northeastern University Professor Jennifer Bowen and University of Rhode Island Professor Laura Meyerson reveal that a native type of the common reed (Phragmites australis) has more in common with other native populations of the plant growing elsewhere across the country than they have in common with invasive types occupying the same ecosystem.

Marine Biology student Megan Reilly has spent her co-op working with marine mammals. She helps to rehabilitate them and lead education programs for wildlife health and conservation. Learn more about her co-op here.

Environmental Science major Tony Gao is spending his co-op performing field work to restore wildlife and working with children to teach them in conservation efforts and local ecology.

Salt marshes play a key role reducing the effects of urbanization and climate change. These marshes absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and the microbes in the marsh break the carbon down. That’s why researchers, like Northeastern University’s Jennifer Bowen, are working to find out how these vital ecosystems tick.

On Thursday night, the Marine and Environmental Sciences department celebrated the accomplishments of its 2015-2016 graduating class.

By Danielle Lynch As a recipient of the Provost’s Advanced Research/Creative Endeavor Award, environmental studies major Katra Laidlaw has a rare opportunity to examine the effects of wildlife-crossing structures on arboreal wildlife. This competitive award provides financial and academic support to outstanding undergraduate students who are pursuing advanced research and creative endeavors. Each student is […]

By Danielle Lynch Nicole Peckham, a marine biology major, has been awarded Provost Early Research/Creative Endeavors Award for her project entitled “Zonation Patterns Between a Native and Invasive Crab Species in Cape Cod Salt Marshes.” The competitive award supports students, especially first- and second-year undergraduates, in an original research project under the guidance of a […]

By Danielle Lynch Nicole Peckham, a marine biology major, has been awarded Provost Early Research/Creative Endeavors Award for her project entitled “Zonation Patterns Between a Native and Invasive Crab Species in Cape Cod Salt Marshes.” The competitive award supports students, especially first- and second-year undergraduates, in an original research project under the guidance of a […]

Boston Mineral Club selected Environmental Science major Mara Scallon as the winner for their 2015 scholarship. This award will help to further her studies in the earth and geologic sciences

Widely respected coastal geologist and scientist specializing in near shore coastal processes, beach erosion, and the effects of sea level rise on coastal change has retired.

Nicole Hays and Samantha Csik are two exemplary undergraduate students, working with faculty advisors at the Marine and Environmental Sciences department, and both have recently received the Provost’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Award.

Nicole Hays and Samantha Csik are two exemplary undergraduate students, working with faculty advisors at the Marine and Environmental Sciences department, and both have recently received the Provost’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Award.

Lauren Josephs was awarded the Provost’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Award in December 2014. In her application, Josephs wrote about, “Assessing stakeholder attitudes towards coastal landscape management.” Josephs’ mentors are Professors Steven Scyphers and Jonathan Grabowski. Here is a portion of what she submitted for the award about her research: “Healthy shorelines exist as one of […]

Lauren Josephs was awarded the Provost’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Award in December 2014. In her application, Josephs wrote about, “Assessing stakeholder attitudes towards coastal landscape management.” Josephs’ mentors are Professors Steven Scyphers and Jonathan Grabowski. Here is a portion of what she submitted for the award about her research: “Healthy shorelines exist as one of […]