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Feb 15, 2024

What and Why: Convergence Research

In this episode, we want to elaborate on the fine details of convergence research. We’ll investigate the technical definition, the reason it’s so important, and what it looks like in practice. As we do so, we’ll hear from several members […]

Oct 23, 2023

Dr. Sherine Obare Appointed UNCG’s Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement

STEPS BP Co-Director Dr. Sherine Obare has been appointed UNCG’s new Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement. Dr. Obare previously served as Dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) from January 2019 to the present. Her specialty […]

Oct 23, 2023

Who are the Guardians? A conversation with Dr. Dana Cordell.

Dr. Jacob Jones, Director of STEPS, and Dr. Dana Cordell, Research Director of the Food Systems research group at the Institute of Sustainable Futures, University of Technology located in Sydney, Australia dive deeper into questions surrounding ensuring a sustainable phosphorus […]

Oct 16, 2023

Anik Mahmud and Xue Bai Release New Video On Modified Hedley Phosphorus Fractionation

   STEPS scholars Anik Mahmud and Xue Bai have released a new video exploring modified Hedley Phosphorus Fractionation.   View this content on YouTube via this link.    

Oct 6, 2023

STEPS Attended the SciREN Triangle Networking Event 2023

The STEPS education team attended this year’s SciREN Triangle Networking Event held at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences on Thursday, September 28 from 6:00 p.m.  – 8:30 p.m. North Carolina teachers joined NC state researchers in exploring new ways […]

Jun 27, 2023

Phosphorus and the Climate Crisis: Why We Should Care?

In this episode, explore the often complex relationship between phosphorus and climate change, as well as how it affects the health of ecosystems. We are joined by Dr. Phil Haygarth, Dr. Laura Johnson, and Dr. Pat Glibert, three experts who […]

May 15, 2023

PhosForUs: STEPS Vision: Is 25-In-25 Possible?

In this episode,  STEPS Scholars talk to the director of the STEPS center, Dr. Jacob Jones, about the 25-in-25 vision of the center, convergence and transdisciplinary research, stakeholder engagement and more. All having phosphorus sustainability as the main point. Join […]

Apr 20, 2023

The STEPS Seminar Speaker Series Welcomes Quintino Medi

  Learn more about the Mandela Washington Fellowship here.  

Apr 12, 2023

The STEPS Center Attends North Carolina State University’s Earth Fair

Stop by our table at the Earth Fair today on North Carolina State University’s campus. The fair will be held in the Tally Student Union Stafford Commons. This sustainability-focused event will feature various vendors and sustainability organizations here on campus […]

Apr 10, 2023

Phosphorus: Past, Present, Future

Dr. Jim Elser and Dr. Phil Haygarth discuss Phosphorus’s past, present, and future with STEPS Scholars in the first episode of the STEPS Scholar led phosphorus focused podcast. This episode of PhosForUs is available now via Spotify. Listen and learn […]