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MEAS at @ncstate @ncstatesciences | Investigating the forces of nature that shape our lives #ThinkAndDo

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There's a whole world out there, and a geology degree can help you explore it.

Meet Jenna Holt, who will graduate with a B.S. in geology this summer.

“Geology is incredibly relevant in the world we see today,” Holt said. “The things we use every day, like cell phones, solar panels and cars, are made up of critical minerals.”

Geologists play a behind-the-scenes role in keeping our day-to-day lives running. The career opportunities are diverse and growing, and at NC State, you can shape your experience to suit your goals and passions.

Holt’s degree has taken her out to the deserts of New Mexico and into the forests of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. As an undergraduate, Holt has found a number of opportunities to advance her career. She’s served in leadership roles in the geology and paleontology clubs at NC State, worked in an on-campus research lab and interned at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.

“There’s a lot out there that we still don’t understand and that could be waiting to be uncovered,” she said.

Learn more about Jenna Holt’s journey through the geology program and what your own degree could look like 🪨 🦕 Link in bio 🔗

#ncstatestudentlife #ncstate26 by @ncstatemeas

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It's been a major year for MEAS! Read all about it in our second-annual newsletter for alumni and friends. Check it out at the #linkinbio or visit 👉 go.ncsu.edu/our-meas-pack-2026

Hear from more than four decades’ worth of alumni about the exciting work they do. Plus, find upcoming events, some well-earned awards and news of the department’s global reach. And, don’t forget to see how we take “Think and Do” seriously with experiential learning for our students.

As always, thank you for being part of our MEAS community, and #GoPack 🐺 by @ncstatemeas

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A big welcome to our new members of the Pack! We're glad you're here 🐺😎

Comment more resources and things to know below!

#ncstatewww #ncstatesciences #fdoc #fwoc What's a resource every new student should know about? by @ncstatemeas

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Calling all alumni! Will you be at GSA Connects 2026 or in the Denver area? If so, please join us for a MEAS Alumni and Friends Reception on Monday, Oct. 12. 🧑‍🎓

Reconnect with faculty and fellow alumni and meet new friends. Whether you come to the conference or just happen to be in town, we'd love to see you there! Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

Please let us know if you'll attend by registering at the link in our bio; however, drop-ins are welcome!

🗓️ Monday, Oct. 12
🕖 7:00-9:30 p.m. MDT
📍 Hyatt Regency Centennial Ballroom FG, 650 15th St, Denver, CO by @ncstatemeas

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In Spring 2027, a special class of undergraduates will be bound for Morehead City, NC to participate in an intensive hands-on semester in marine science. For almost ten years, NC State undergrads have studied and worked on the coast, getting their feet wet and their hands sandy alongside top professional researchers and graduate students.

Watch the video to learn about what Spring 2026 Semester at CMAST student, Sam Stanforth, had to say about his experience and research! by @ncstatemeas

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Students in Assistant Professor Thomas Gard's class packed onto the Witherspoon lawn this morning for a weather balloon launch! 🎈

Weather balloons collect information on our atmosphere, like temperature data, moisture data, air pressure data and more. This makes them important tools for meteorologists to build more accurate weather models and forecasts!

Students in MEA 130: Introduction to Weather and Climate went on to map and analyze the data collected during this morning's launch. This (big!) class explores the structure, physical causes and climatology of weather systems, helping students get real-world exposure to forecasting techniques. by @ncstatemeas

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Happening today! The Climate and Sustainability Academy (CaSA) Student Ambassadors are hosting the first of its "Fireside Chats," which will focus on the emerging issue of housing within the state of North Carolina 🏘️

Students are encouraged to attend and participate in a discussion revolving around housing, policy integration and possible solutions. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to network with a number of guest speakers, NC State faculty and students.

This week's Fireside Chat will feature:
🏠Lindsay Whitson, Community & Economic Development Director, Central Pines Regional Council of Government
🏠Dr. Whitney Knollenberg, Associate Professor & Tourism Extension Specialist, Department of Park Recreation and Tourism Management, College of Natural Resources

RSVP at go.ncsu.edu/firesidechat and attend this evening from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Brooks Hall Rotunda. by @ncstatemeas

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We're thrilled to share that Professor Karl Wegmann has been elected as a fellow of the Geological Society of America!

According to @geosociety, being elected as a fellow is an honor “bestowed on the best” of the geoscience profession.

“I am honored to be recognized by my professional peers as a GSA Fellow,” Wegmann said. “Throughout my career at NC State, I have been fortunate to work with amazing students and colleagues. I am especially grateful to the graduate students I have worked with, who have informed, challenged and improved the geologic research we have conducted together.”

As a geomorphologist, Wegmann focuses on reading landscapes as records of past environmental change and geologic hazards, understanding how rivers, landslides, earthquakes, humans, and even beavers shape the Earth’s surface over time.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Wegmann teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in general geology and natural hazards, Earth surface processes and field geology. Students in Wegmann’s lab conduct research around the world.

"To the hundreds of undergraduate students I have taught over the past 18 years, sharing Earth Surface Processes, aka the 'Science of Scenery,' and Field Geology with you has helped me become a better educator," Wegmann said. "Thank you!"

Please join us in congratulating Professor Wegmann on this well-deserved accomplishment 👏

Read more under the Latest News tab — 🔗 in bio by @ncstatemeas

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Our two-month #MADEx 2026 field season across the #Gobi desert of #Mongolia has come to a close! This year we brought together an incredible team of bio- and geoscientists from the US, Mongolia, South Africa, and the UK for @nsfgov funded project on the impact of Cretaceous climate change on terrestrial life. Together we visited 44 localities in 44 days and collected more than 1,924 specimens! It's been a long 4.5 months of fieldwork for @zannolablive @naturalsciences and @ncstatesciences and I'm excited to be settled back into the lab for a while. Can't wait to share some of our discoveries as we get down to work on the analytical side... in the meantime, here are some of my favorite photos from the expedition. I miss it already! by @ncstatemeas

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Applications are open for the sixth annual NC State Blue Economy Workshop (BEW26)!

This free, interdisciplinary workshop allows you to brainstorm solutions to the challenges facing the ocean and coastal communities. This year's theme is, "Innovations for what’s grown and caught in coastal NC."

Regardless of your major, don't miss your chance to come down to the coast this October to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship in support of the ocean-based economy! Visit the link in our bio or go.ncsu.edu/beip for more information, and apply before Sept. 24, 2026.

🗓️ WHEN: Oct. 23-24, 2026
📍 WHERE: Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center, Carteret Community College and Center for Marine Science and Technology (CMAST), Morehead City, NC. (Lodging and catering are provided for NC State students!)

You'll get to...
🔹 Network with innovators, subject matter experts and other stakeholders
🔹 Apply your STEM skills to real-world challenges facing the ocean and coastal communities
🔹 Build your portfolio and walk away with a career-relevant experience you can showcase to future employers or graduate programs

#bew26 #blueeconomy Image of students looking up a dolphin skeleton. Text reading: Oct. 23-24. Sixth Annual Blue Economy Workshop. “Innovations for what’s grown and caught in coastal NC.” by @ncstatemeas

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Interested in marine science, hands-on research, and living by the beach? Interested undergrads should join CMAST Director Dr. Dave Eggleston for an info session THIS WEEK to learn all about the Semester at CMAST program.

📍 Where: Jordan Hall, Room 1220
⏰ When: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 Dates: Monday, Sept 14 OR Tuesday, Sept 15

What to Expect:
- Semester-long research projects & Friday seminars
- Full semester of NC State courses right on Bogue Sound in Morehead City
- Marine science classes & week-long field courses
- Housing provided right near the beach
- A close-knit faculty and student community

Ready to trade the classroom for the coast? Get full details and apply here or at the link in our bio: https://cmast.ncsu.edu/programs-at-cmast/semester-cmast/

Applications now open! Spots fill on a rolling basis. by @ncstatemeas

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Our last few days in the #Gobi #Mongolia have been filled with amazing hikes, breathtaking views, and lots of Early Cretaceous fossils including manmals, lizards, salamanders, turtles, and #dinosaurs. #dinodig26 by @ncstatemeas

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