Category: outreach

• ZIJ presents on Algal Biofuels at Stewards of the Future

  ZIJ presented at the Stewards of the Future series on biofuels and feed from algae. The series aims to give an appreciation and to leverage research-based solutions to solving human, coastal and ocean health issues targeting industries capable of sustaining coastal communities in North Carolina. Marine microalgae (phytoplankton) have great potential as a commercial feedstock…

  June 1, 2015

  · outreach

• Johnson Lab presents and mentors at ASLO2015

  The Johnson Lab presented recent research and outreach/STEM educational efforts at the ASLO 2015 meeting in Granada, Spain. Alyse Larkin presented recent analyses of Prochlorococcus molecular diversity in the North Pacific Ocean with the title, “Prochlorococcus has seasonal-specific trends in alpha- and beta-diversity across latitudinal temperature gradients in the North Pacific” and ZIJ presented on…

  February 27, 2015

  · outreach, travels

• Sarah Loftus participates in Duke FEMMES (Females Excelling More in Math, Engineering, and Science) Capstone Event

  Sarah traveled to Durham this weekend to participate in the annual FEMMES (Females Excelling More in Math, Engineering, and Science) Capstone event on Duke’s main campus. FEMMES is an organization run entirely by Duke students who aim to foster girls’ interest, excitement, and potential in STEM fields. FEMMES organizes outreach programs including a summer camp, after-school program, Saturday program, and…

  February 22, 2015

  · outreach