Skip to main content
NC State Home
Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST)

Academics

Semester at CMAST

Each Spring Semester, the Semester at CMAST program allows NC State undergraduate students to get their feet wet and hands sandy alongside top professional researchers and graduate students, offering them unprecedented exposure to all facets of marine science.

Learn more
Four people stand in a wooded pond area holding frogs in their hands

Summer Programs

NC State University’s Center for Marine Sciences and Technology in Morehead City, NC enthusiastically supports undergraduate research – providing students with opportunities to design projects and gain rewarding research experiences.

Learn more
Three people squatted around quadrats in the marsh

Opportunities for NC State Vet Students

  • Vet med selectives
    • Multiple selectives are offered at CMAST throughout the year and are available to NCSU CVM students. These classes are taught by Dr. Craig Harms and Dr. Greg Lewbart. 
  • Zoological Medicine Residents
    •  Aquatic-focused students enrolled in CVM’s Zoological Medicine program will spend a significant amount of time at CMAST working alongside Dr. Craig Harms and the veterinary team for the NC Aquariums System. 
A group of students volunteering and doing research at a fishing tournament.

Additional Student Opportunities

  • KIETS Climate Leaders Programs
    • Students in this yearlong program visit CMAST for one week to learn about climate issues affecting our coast. For more information contact the director of the program, Amanda Mueller.
  • Sea Grant Opportunities
    • While there are no student opportunities available at CMAST, many opportunities along the coast are available to students and graduates, and can be found here.
  • Marine Sciences Club
    • The main goal of the Marine Science Club is to promote marine science and ocean conservation on campus through information sessions, speakers, networking events, service, field trips and much more! All majors are welcome to join!