Center for Public Engagement with Science
The Center for Public Engagement with Science (CPES) partners with environmental faculty across campus to translate environmental knowledge and research results into action in North Carolina communities and beyond. Through informal science education, science communication, and community engagement initiatives, the CPES enhances public understanding of current environmental science and health research and its relevance to daily life, empowering North Carolinians to make informed decisions that protect the environment and public health.
Focus Areas
CPES serves as a campus-wide resource in five key areas: community and stakeholder engagement, K-12 environmental science education, pathways into STEM, experiential education for undergraduates and community/citizen science.
Featured Project – Geo-Health Interns
Now accepting applications for summer 2024 Geoscience and Environmental Health Internships.
This free science enrichment program is for Robeson County students who will be 18 years old by June 17, 2024. Students may be recent high school graduates or entering their last year of high school or early college.
- Connect with and learn from scientists who live and work in North Carolina
- Engage with other high school students interested in geoscience or STEM
- Investigate the natural world through fun field trips and hands-on activities
- Get ready for a job, career or college degree in STEM!
Latest News
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Well water test history must now be shared with home buyers (Environmental Factor | July 1, 2024)
Members of IE’s CPES made recommendations to require sellers to disclose well testing results.
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Energy LEAP engages N.C. high school students in latest energy scienceĀ
Students participated in a range of hands-on STEM activities throughout the week.
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