Albemarle Ecological Field Site

Location

The AEFS is based in Manteo, North Carolina, the county seat of Dare County on Roanoke Island, and site of the first attempt at English settlement in North America. To the east and west of Roanoke Island are two small sounds, Roanoke and Croatan, while to its north and south loom the two largest sounds in North Carolina, Albemarle and Pamlico.

AEFS students have the opportunity to explore much of eastern North Carolina including the Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island, Lake Mattamuskeet, the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, and the Great Dismal Swamp just across the border in Virginia. The Carolina Photojournalism Workshop, rich multimedia experiences put together by photojournalism students, featured some of the research at the Albemarle Ecological Field Site from 2004.

Timing

Currently, the AEFS is offered during the fall semesters.

Award Opportunities

Please visit the Institute's Awards & Scholarships page for more information on these awards

Coursework

Students who enroll at the AEFS take the following courses:

• ENST 204 : Seminar in coastal environmental issues. (1 hour)
• ENST 351 : Coastal Law and Policy (3 hours)
• ENST 490 : Special Topics: Sustainable Community Development (3 hours)
• ENST 698 : Capstone (3 hours)
• ENST 489: Ecological Processes in Environmental Systems (3 hours)
• ENST 395 : Independent Study/ Internship (3 hours)

Coursework for this field site would be suitable for students pursuing a concentration area in Decision-making and Environmental Infrastructure.

Note that AEFS students are required to complete an internship with a local organization or an independent study with an AEFS faculty member.

The AEFS is advised throughout the semester by local community members. The Community Advisory Board (CAB) represents diverse disciplines, professional practice, citizenry, and experiences and is heavily involved with guiding the Capstone.

Faculty and Staff

The following faculty and staff are involved with the AEFS:

• Robert Perry, Director of the Albemarle Ecological Field Site
• Linda D'Anna, Graduate Student, Ecology - Linda teaches ENST489
• Lee Leidy, Northeast Regional Director of the NC Coastal Land Trust - Lee teaches ENST350
• Brennan Bouma, AEFS Class of 2001 - Brennan coordinates the internships
• Kathleen Gray, Director of the Environmental Resource Program (ERP) - Kathleen is involved with the Community Advisory Board

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Site Director Robert Perry at (252) 475-3663, ext. 25 or email kathybob100@aol.com.