Environmental Sciences and Engineering News
MacDonald Gibson honored with ‘Best Presentation’ award at conference
July 7, 2017 Dr. Jackie MacDonald Gibson received a “Best Presentation” award at the conference of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP), held June 20-22 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Gillings School researchers contribute to Hurricane Matthew recovery
June 22, 2017 An article in Endeavors magazine features environmental sciences and engineering researchers who are studying the impact of fall 2016's Hurricane Matthew on North Carolina counties.
ESE student awarded American Water scholarship
May 26, 2017 ESE doctoral student Alma Beciragic has been awarded the American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2017 American Water Scholarship.
Gillings School celebrates 77th commencement
May 13, 2017 Families and friends of 329 new Gillings School alumni gathered on May 13 to celebrate the School's 77th commencement. Aaron Williams, executive vice president for government relations and corporate communications at RTI International, delivered the commencement address.
Troester named new director of Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility
April 1, 2017 Dr. Melissa Troester has been named director of the UNC Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility (CEHS), effective April 1. She succeeds Dr. James Swenberg, who had led CEHS since 2001.
Public health undergraduates inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
March 29, 2017 Nine Gillings School students were inducted recently into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most honored college honorary society.
Four from Gillings School win Graduate School’s Impact, Horizon awards for outstanding research
March 24, 2017 Gillings School students Katy Brown, Maggie Reinsvold and Frank Stillo and alumna Dr. Dalia Stern have won The UNC Graduate School’s Impact and Horizon awards for outstanding research that benefits the people of North Carolina and beyond.
Eight faculty members selected as 2017 ‘Celebrate Teaching!’ awardees
March 24, 2017 Eight faculty members were selected by their students to receive the 2017 “Celebrate Teaching!” Award. The annual award honors those “who have inspired students; enhanced student learning through creative, engaging and innovative teaching methods; and supported students’ academic success and professional development.”
UNC researchers study impact of traffic-related particulate matter upon premature mortality
March 20, 2017 UNC environmental researchers including Dr. William Vizuete have found that previous research may have underestimated premature mortality due to particulate matter from traffic emissions.
ESE student wins toxicology award
March 15, 2017 ESE doctoral student Abhishek Venkatratnam has won the Perry J. Gehring Best Graduate Student Abstract Award for 2017. The award is presented by the Society of Toxicology’s (SOT) Risk Assessment Specialty Section.
