Discussion Panel

Microbial E-Waste

An Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological Sciencess, researches molecular microbiology, metagenomics, and the history of diseases.

Physical E-Waste

The Executive Director to the Kramden Institute, worked in Public Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lenovo, and AECOM.

Plastic Degradation

An assistant teaching professor in the Department of Chemistry, has done extensive research on Plastic Degradation. 

Coastal Carolina Riverwatch

The Executive Director of the Coastal Carolina Riverwatch, removes marine debris from coastal waterways, works with the local government, solid waste infrastructure development, and coastal resource management. 

Plastic Ocean Project

Founder of the Plastic Ocean Project, researches plastic marine samples globally, works in the Environmental Studies Department at UNC Wilmington.