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This is the link to the obituary of our dear colleague, Dr. Kent Carpenter -

Kent Carpenter Obituary | July 12, 2026 | It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Kent E. Carpenter, a world-renowned marine biologist and ichthyologist, who died in Dumaguete City, Philippines. His death left an immeasurable void in the lives of his family,…

Congratulations to Kathryn Bourlier, Olivia Brown, and Alana Canty -

Three Monarchs Earn Prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships By Robyn Sidersky Three recent Old Dominion University graduates are preparing to tackle some of society’s biggest scientific challenges, from developing sustainable pharmaceuticals to restoring wetlands and advancing regenerative medicine, with help from one of the nation’s most prestigious gra...

What to know as ticks spread to new regions and bring new threats It’s summertime, and ticks are out in full force. While in certain parts of the country, ticks have long been an issue, they’re now spreading to new regions and bringing new threats. William Brangham discussed the blood-sucking terrors with Holly Gaff, a mathematical ecologist who studies ticks ...

ODU researchers test 'TickBot' as new tool to fight growing tick problem in Hampton Roads A robot on wheels is helping researchers explore a new way to reduce tick exposure while keeping people connected to the outdoors.

ODU Professor Eric Walters on Acorn Woodpeckers and The Science of Cooperation Expert and amateur bird watchers sometimes talk about their “spark bird,” the feathered creature that marks the origin of their avian fascination. For ornithologist Eric Walters, Ph.D., that spark bird was a whale. “My goal was to become a marine biologist,” said Dr. Walters, professor of bi...

Please read this thoughtful tribute to our dear colleague, Dr. Kent Carpenter -

Kent Carpenter Obituary · Norfolk, Virginia, United States ·... Kent Carpenter, Old Dominion University ichthyologist who mapped the Verde Island Passage biodiversity hotspot, died July 12, 2026, at age 73.