Aquatic/Marine Microbial Ecology Laboratory
Our paper on picophytoplankton (PicoP) dynamics in the Neuse River Estuary (NRE) and impacts of storms was just published; have a look below! The main ‘take homes’: 1) Tiny PicoP are significant contributors to phytoplankton biomass in the large estuary, Continue reading New Nature Scientific Reports Paper Out Now!
Hello folks – The Center for Geospatial Analytics (CGA) did a nice news piece on the work being done by PhD student and collaborator Will Reckling. The article nicely highlights Will’s skills (trademarked phrase 😉 ) and our ongoing collaborative Continue reading Write-up on drone work with Will Reckling
The lab has stayed busy, while dealing with COVID19 since the Spring… and all new restrictions on life and Science. Below are an assortment of images from several projects – from reservoir sampling for taste and odor producers (WRRI funded; Continue reading Getting back in the saddle – Recent activities
Congrats to Rebecca for successfully defending her Master’s last Friday! First Paerl Lab graduate is in the books! Solid work Rebecca!
Congrats to Iliana Claudio for her 3rd place prize in the 3 minute thesis competition – part of the NCSU TRIO McNair Scholars Program. Great work on the organic carbon utilization project Iliana; next stop manuscript! 😉