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Girl looking through a microscope - Citizen Science Inspires Kids to Take Local Action - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 27, 2023

Citizen Science Inspires Kids to Take Local Action

A program designed to get Girl Scouts involved in citizen science motivated girls to tackle scientific or environmental problems in their communities, NC State researchers found.

A turkey hen and her babies Timing of Turkey Nesting May Not Shift With Changing Climate - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 13, 2023

Timing of Turkey Nesting May Not Shift With Changing Climate

A new study led by NC State researchers finds eastern wild turkeys in the South are unlikely to make meaningful changes in the timing of when they begin nesting, even under climate change.

Hatched turkey eggs - Secrets of Wild Turkey Nesting Revealed - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 13, 2023

Secrets of Wild Turkey Nesting Revealed

The Abstract spoke to an NC State wildlife expert to learn some of the basics of wild turkey nesting.

Two researchers appear as silhouettes in front of a screen showing a digital heat map filled with greens, blues, reds, oranges and various other shades of colors - Faculty Clusters Fuel a Culture od Excellence at NC State - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 12, 2023

Faculty Clusters Fuel a Culture of Excellence at NC State

The Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program has driven interdisciplinary success at NC State for more than a decade. Now university leaders are investing in a new phase of interdisciplinary growth.

Spruce weevil - Study Reveals How a Tall Spruce Develops Defense Against Hungry Weevils - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 10, 2023

Study Reveals How a Tall Spruce Develops Defense Against Hungry Weevils

Findings from a new study could help researchers breed genetically improved Sitka spruce trees resistant to a nibbling insect.

Aerial view of South Florida - New Tool Maps South Florida Fire Risk Pixel by Pixel - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 27, 2023

New Tool Maps South Florida Fire Risk Pixel by Pixel

NC State researchers designed a computer model, “FireHydro,” to allow fire managers to map fire risk in South Florida on a day-to-day basis.

Mancini - Spotlighting on our Students: LP Mancini '23 Undertakes the Appalachian Trail - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 22, 2023

Spotlight on our Students: LP Mancini `23 Undertakes the Appalachian Trail

Albert Whangbo ‘00 graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from NC State and has been working in management consulting for nearly 18 years. He currently serves as a Principal at ZS Management Consulting.

Turkeys stand together in a forest - Tracking Turkeys - College of Natural Resources NC State University

Jun 12, 2023

Tracking Turkeys

Researchers use camera traps to document the breeding seasons of wild turkeys in North Carolina.

Eastern cottontail - During 'Anthropause,' Animals Moved More Freely - College of Natural Resources NC State University

Jun 8, 2023

During ‘Anthropause,’ Animals Moved More Freely

A new study suggests animals were able to move more freely during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Red fox in a forest - How Linked Data, Artificial Intelligence Could Help Animals - College of Natural Resources NC State University

May 30, 2023

How Linked Data, Artificial Intelligence Could Help Animals

An NC State researcher describes the possibilities for using the “the internet of animals” to help with animal conservation and research.