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@DukeU's Nicholas School of the Environment is committed to a multi- and interdisciplinary study of the environment.
Durham, NC
Joined January 2009
Nicholas School researchers used generative AI to create synthetic whale images. These deepfake whales could help train wildlife detection systems and serve as a key tool for marine conservation.
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AI-generated images of rare species could improve efforts to understand, monitor and protect them.
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RT @WorkingatDuke: Meet the captain powering Duke’s ocean research: Brantley Acree takes you on the water and behind the scenes at Duke Mar….
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From coral reefs to rainforests, tropical ecosystems in Belize were immersive classrooms for students in the marine ecology travel course, led by Brian Silliman. Dive into their experience:
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When it comes to seafood imports, developing countries get more nutritional bang for their buck, according to a new study published by Nicholas School environmental economist Martin Smith and colleagues.
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A new economic analysis found that developing countries pay less for the nutrition in seafood imports than developed countries, largely because developed countries pay a premium for non-nutritional...
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A Duke walkway slab of Pennsylvania Bluestone may offer a new window into the past. Learn why these fossilized footprints, in particular, caught the attention of Alexander Glass:
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370-million-year-old tracks unearthed on a West Campus paver stone spark a Duke paleontologist’s quest to uncover the fossil’s story. “Something walked here – with legs…”. @DukeEnvironment @DukeU .
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Turn old photos into videos and see friends and family come to life. Try Grok Imagine, free for a limited time.
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RT @DukeMarineLab: Greg Merrill, Ph.D.’25, joined PBS North Carolina to discuss the impact of plastic pollution on marine mammals. He also….
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A Duke-led analysis of satellite data reveals ocean waters are getting greener at the poles and bluer near the equator. If the trend continues, it could reshape marine food webs and impact global fisheries.
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Ocean waters are getting greener at the poles and bluer toward the equator, according to a new study. The change reflects shifting concentrations of a green pigment called chlorophyll made by...
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Avner Vengosh, Erika Weinthal and Ginger Sigmon are part of a team looking to establish an interdisciplinary platform for research and education of critical minerals. The project was selected as one of three new hubs funded through the provost’s office.
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The Office of the Provost has chosen three faculty-led projects to receive Multiyear Interdisciplinary Hubs grants for research, education and engagement.
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New Vengosh Lab study finds unique chemistry in critical lithium deposits.
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Much of the world’s lithium occurs in salty waters with fundamentally different chemistry than other naturally saline waters like the ocean, according to a new study published in Science Advances....
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Congrats to all our graduates! Check out our recap from last weekend's celebrations.
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Congrats to Andrew Dominguez, Chris Hachtman and Kirsten “Kat” Taylor for receiving the Virlis L. Fischer Award for Academic Achievement.
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The Nicholas School honored Andrew Dominguez, Chris Hachtman and Kirsten “Kat” Taylor with the prestigious award.
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The Nicholas School of the Environment honored several students with awards for academic excellence and 22 students who earned Graduation With Distinction.
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Faculty presented awards for high academic achievement and integrity, and recognized Graduates With Distinction.
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Congrats to Ph.D. students Rebecca Hoehn and Conner Lester for receiving the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Manuscript.
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Papers investigated flame retardants in vehicles and sediment patterns on Mars.
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Ahead of Duke University’s 2025 commencement ceremony, the Nicholas School of the Environment will recognize undergraduates during a ceremony on Saturday.
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Ahead of Duke University’s 2025 commencement ceremony, the Nicholas School of the Environment will recognize undergraduates during a ceremony on Saturday.
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The Nicholas School of the Environment will honor more than 182 graduates receiving master’s degrees at tomorrow's Professional Student Recognition Ceremony.
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The Nicholas School will celebrate 182 graduates receiving master’s degrees.
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The Nicholas School will honor 29 graduates during the Ph.D. Graduate Students Recognition Ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday.
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The event will celebrate Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science graduates.
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A new floor-to-ceiling artwork enlivens Grainger Hall with vibrant colors and symbols that reflect the Nicholas School’s role in Duke history.
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New floor-to-ceiling artwork enlivens Grainger Hall with vibrant colors and symbols that reflect the Nicholas School’s role in Duke history.
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Dalia Patiño-Echeverri joined forces with Jesko von Windheim to launch GridSeer, an AI-driven software and analytics platform that provides smarter forecasting and robust risk analysis.
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At Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment, researchers and entrepreneurs are coming together to transform energy system management. Dalia Patiño-Echeverri joined forces with Jesko von...
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Congrats to faculty members Nicolas Cassar and Brian McAdoo for receiving named chair titles from the Bass Society of Fellows for excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship.
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Nicolas Cassar and Brian McAdoo, faculty members within the Nicholas School of the Environment’s Division of Earth and Climate Sciences, have received named chair titles from the Bass Society of...
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Kimberly Marion Suiseeya, associate professor of environmental policy, studies how historically marginalized groups affect and are affected by environmental policies, and how researchers influence environmental justice.
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Kimberly Marion Suiseeya, who started on Jan. 1 as associate professor of environmental policy, studies how historically marginalized groups affect and are affected by environmental policies, and how...
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