Are you ready to tackle one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges and gain hands- on experience in cutting-edge research? Join the Fresh Solutions to Salty Struggles (FS3) Summer Program, held July 6–19, 2025, at East Carolina University! This two-week immersive program explores the science of soil salinization and saltwater intrusion, with financial support available for stipends, travel, and conference funding. You will collaborate with peers and leading scientists, conduct fieldwork at research sites across North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic, and develop skills that align with careers in environmental science, agriculture, geology, and more.
Why participate?
- Hands-on fieldwork and workshops using advanced geophysical and hydrogeological
tools. - Networking opportunities with experts and peers in the field.
- Overnight trips to research sites in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.
Applications are open until April 30, 2025. Spots are limited, so do not wait!
Apply now: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/7401/opportunity/9968
For more information and updates follow: https://water.ecu.edu/saltschool/