The 14th annual UNCW Spring Showcase of Student Research and Creativity, sponsored by CSURF. ZoMBiE lab members Krista Laforest and Sam Barker will be presenting posters of their research.

Get ready for the big finale! ZoMBiE Lab honors student Krista Laforest is defending her thesis, "Ontogenetic shifts in the brain of Rhizoprionodon terranovae." She's worked unbelievably hard and we're so excited to hear about her results.

Mark your Calendars! Want to know what the ZoMBiE lab gets up to? Come and check us out at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Women in Science Day! Dr. Yopak and her students will be showcasing brains from a range of species - we'll even have an app where you can test your skills …

Are you aged 10-12 with an interest in sharks? Dr. Yopak is going to be leading a shark dissection and walking you through anatomy of the brain as part of the UNCW MarineQuest program "Shark Trek:! Spaces are limited - check out the MarineQuest website for more details and to register.

Are you a girl aged 12-14 with an interest in sharks? Dr. Yopak is going to be giving a talk on her work and leading a sharpnose shark dissection as part of the UNCW MarineQuest program Sea GEMS (Girls Exploring Marine Science)! Spaces are limited - check out the MarineQuest website for more details and …

ZoMBiE's take to the seas! Lab members Emily Peele and Krista Laforest are heading south to Georgia Southern University to collect tissue for their projects. Stay tuned for what they find...

Summer Ventures in Science & Mathematics (SVSM) is a cost-free, state-funded program for academically talented students who may pursue careers based in science and mathematics. The program brings rising juniors and seniors together for four weeks of intensive study on university campuses including UNC Wilmington. Dr. Yopak will be giving a talk entitled, "Are Sharks Smart? …

Are you a girl aged 12-14 with an interest in sharks? Dr. Yopak is going to be giving a talk on her work and leading a sharpnose shark dissection as part of the UNCW MarineQuest program Sea GEMS (Girls Exploring Marine Science)! Spaces are limited - check out the MarineQuest website for more details and …

Head on out to check out Shark Awareness Day at the NC Aquarium, which takes a closer look at these amazing animals. From Shark Trivia to Ring-a-Toss, participants can play fun games, win prizes and find out more about sharks. Dr. Yopak will be speak about all of the things we can learn about a …

Are you aged 10-12 with an interest in sharks? Dr. Yopak is going to be leading a shark dissection and walking you through anatomy of the brain as part of the UNCW MarineQuest program "Shark Trek:! Spaces are limited - check out the MarineQuest website for more details and to register.