Featured Courses Data & Analytics for Economic Developers in North Carolina Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. The ECU Economic Development Academy offers the North Carolina Certified Economic Developer Program for economic development personnel, elected officials, business leader and others interested in the field of economic development. CSI Evening in the Estuary Evening in the Estuary will be held in the evening on July 27, August 24, and September 14 from 4 PM to about 6 PM. These programs will include a boat ride through the Croatan Sound to a marsh island to wade the shallow waters, survey the sandy shores, and explore the grassy uplands. Participants will learn about estuarine biology and ecology, investigate plant and animal adaptations, seine for critters, and more. These programs are open to the public and are suitable for elementary and middle school-aged children accompanied by their adult(s).Weather Policy: Evening in the Estuary is a weather dependent program. In the event of inclement weather, including thunderstorms and high winds, family friendly back-up activities are slotted to replace the on-the-water program. What to Wear: Participants should come prepared to be outside and get wet. A bathing suit, towel, and sun protection are recommended. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes to participate. From Tide to Table: Exploring Oyster Ecology, Farming, and Culinary Delights Join us for an educational evening and tasting event focused on North Carolina oysters. This event will take place at the NC Coastal Federation Office in Wanchese and at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. Program participants will tour the NC Coastal Federation's demonstration oyster farm while hearing about the statewide oyster blueprint and speaking with local oyster farmers. Back at the Coastal Studies Institute, guests will sample a variety of locally sourced wild and farm-raised oysters provided by Cousins Oysters. During the evening, CSI/ECU scientists will share their research on oyster farms and guests will interact with a panel of industry experts about the future of oysters and oyster farming in North Carolina. Cost $135 per person and includes raw and roasted oysters with creative toppings and accompaniments paired with a selection of beverages, including wine and beer. PharmaFest 2023 PharmaFest is a networking and educational event providing awareness to students of how their current degree can lead to a career in the pharma industry. Students will engage with regional pharma companies through educational sessions and activities, talk to ECU alumni within those companies, and learn more about the operations at the companies. PharmaFest is a career development event where students will learn more about the pharma industry, discover pathways to meaningful careers, and discover immediate and future employment opportunities.

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Data & Analytics for Economic Developers in North Carolina Click here to be notified about the next scheduled program. The ECU Economic Development Academy offers the North Carolina Certified Economic Developer Program for economic development personnel, elected officials, business leader and others interested in the field of economic development.

CSI Evening in the Estuary Evening in the Estuary will be held in the evening on July 27, August 24, and September 14 from 4 PM to about 6 PM. These programs will include a boat ride through the Croatan Sound to a marsh island to wade the shallow waters, survey the sandy shores, and explore the grassy uplands. Participants will learn about estuarine biology and ecology, investigate plant and animal adaptations, seine for critters, and more. These programs are open to the public and are suitable for elementary and middle school-aged children accompanied by their adult(s).Weather Policy: Evening in the Estuary is a weather dependent program. In the event of inclement weather, including thunderstorms and high winds, family friendly back-up activities are slotted to replace the on-the-water program. What to Wear: Participants should come prepared to be outside and get wet. A bathing suit, towel, and sun protection are recommended. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes to participate.

From Tide to Table: Exploring Oyster Ecology, Farming, and Culinary Delights Join us for an educational evening and tasting event focused on North Carolina oysters. This event will take place at the NC Coastal Federation Office in Wanchese and at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. Program participants will tour the NC Coastal Federation's demonstration oyster farm while hearing about the statewide oyster blueprint and speaking with local oyster farmers. Back at the Coastal Studies Institute, guests will sample a variety of locally sourced wild and farm-raised oysters provided by Cousins Oysters. During the evening, CSI/ECU scientists will share their research on oyster farms and guests will interact with a panel of industry experts about the future of oysters and oyster farming in North Carolina. Cost $135 per person and includes raw and roasted oysters with creative toppings and accompaniments paired with a selection of beverages, including wine and beer.

PharmaFest 2023 PharmaFest is a networking and educational event providing awareness to students of how their current degree can lead to a career in the pharma industry. Students will engage with regional pharma companies through educational sessions and activities, talk to ECU alumni within those companies, and learn more about the operations at the companies. PharmaFest is a career development event where students will learn more about the pharma industry, discover pathways to meaningful careers, and discover immediate and future employment opportunities.

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