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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 […]

Jan 21, 2024

NC State and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic announce memorandum of understanding on advancing phosphorus sustainability

For immediate release—NC State University (Raleigh, NC) and the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P; Ben Guerir, Morocco) are pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue collaborative research projects and expand educational and training […]

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 […]

Aug 14, 2023

Meet STEPS’ Diversity Coordinator, Kailyn Harris-Gilliam!

The STEPS team is thrilled to welcome Kailyn Harris-Gilliam to our team as our diversity coordinator. This role is an important part of our STEPS mission to recruit, train, and graduate diverse cohorts of intersectional researchers. In this story, you’ll […]

Aug 10, 2023

REU Scholars at NC State University

In our last institutional feature in our series about the STEPS Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, we showcase the work at NC State University. This summer, four scholars have been working with STEPS faculty on their research projects.  Adam […]

Aug 9, 2023

REU in Arizona: Quantifying P in Anaerobic Digestion

In our fifth story about the STEPS Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, we feature a scholar at Arizona State University. This summer, Sarah Roza is working with Dr. Bruce Rittmann, a Theme 2 Researcher with a focus on Environmental […]

Aug 7, 2023

REU at Clemson University: Phosphorus Sensing and Food Sovereignty

In our fourth installment featuring the STEPS Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, we are excited to showcase scholars at Clemson University. This summer, REU scholars Kimberly Nelson and Alex Shaw are working with Dr. Eric McLamore, BP Co-Director and […]