Winter 2014

Nicholas News

• Nicholas School and E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation to Launch New Initiatives
• Search Kicks Off for a new Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment

Faculty & Research Updates

• Changes in Ocean Circulation Focus of $16 Million Project
• Smartphones: Powerful tools for Science Education

Features

• Employer Perspective Conference a Success for Employers and Students a-like
• Looking to Connect?  Join a Regional Alumni Network in your area
• “Alumni Spotlight:” Gaelin Rosenwaks, Founder and President, Global Ocean Exploration

Building Updates

• Pilkey Laboratory and Environment Hall Nearing Completion – Photo Updates
  

Mark Your Calendar – Upcoming Events

• San Francisco Alumni Gathering at NightLife
• Duke Forward, Miami
• E.O. Wilson Public Lecture, “The Diversity of Life”
• NSOE Alumni & Friends Networking Social and Game Watch – Denver, CO
• Virtual Back to Class with Dr. Dalia Patino-Echeverri : “Generation of Long-Term Synthetic Time Series of Wind Power Output”
• NSOE Alumni & Student Networking Social – San Francisco, CA
• Alumni “Meet and Greet Breakfast with Admitted Students
• 2014 Master’s Project Symposium
• Alumni Back to Class feautring Mike Orbach, Professor of the Practice of Marine Affairs and Policy
• LEAF Award and Reception honoring James Balog
• 20th Anniversary CEM Celebration – Duke Marine Lab, Beaufort, NC
• The Pilkey Laborartory Grand Opening at the Duke Marine Lab – Beaufort, NC
• Duke Forward, Philadelphia
• Duke Forward, New York City