William L. Chameides, who has served as dean of Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment since 2007 and is known internationally for his research and public outreach on issues related to environmental change and sustainability, will step down as dean on June 30, 2014.  A search is underway for a new dean.  The search committee, comprised of members of the Nicholas Community is soliciting opinions, nominations and applications.  Additional information about the Nicholas School dean search, including the procedure for submitting nominations and applications, can be found at www.nicholas.duke.edu/deansearch.