Blog/Vlog

The NC CASC blog/vlog is a communication initiative that provides a platform for undergraduate and graduate students, scientists, and consortium partners to share their work with the public in a more informal and accessible way. Use the drop-down menu to explore written blog posts or multimedia video content (vlogs).

Exploring Elk Meadow: A Journey into Day and Night Ecological Research


At the end of May, I stepped into the heart of Elk Meadow for the very first time. Located high in the mountains at University of Colorado Boulder’s Mountain Research Station, this alpine meadow offered a glimpse into the world of ecological research. Despite the lingering snow, the first buttercups of the season made their appearance—a promising sign of the flowers yet to come. The beautiful and peaceful surroundings provided a perfect backdrop for our research.


Importance of Indigenous Inclusion in Water Management


Throughout my internship with the Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow (CAST) program, my goal was to conduct a literature review of different research articles on co-production with Indigenous populations. This was to help supplement a project on Sense of Place research on drought and water management in the Intermountain West, which previously lacked input from Indigenous communities.