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Wild Suburbia: More Mammals Than Expected Live Near People
Bobcats, coyotes, oh my: Camera trap images show that it’s a jungle out there in the suburbs.
Dr. George Hess – Director of the Environmental Sciences Program.
We are excited to announce that Dr. George Hess is the new Director of the Environmental Sciences Program. George is a Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources and has been a faculty member since 1996. He currently teaches Conservation […]
Building a Sound Map of Raleigh – For Science
Sound can affect everything from human health to the well-being of wildlife, but there is very little data on the levels and types of sound in U.S. cities.
Ensuring Cleaner Air and Water
NC State researchers are partnering with communities, agencies and local residents on a wide range of projects to improve air and water quality.
Envisioning Research Winners Capture Insights Into the World Around Us
The winners of this year’s Envisioning Research contest demonstrate the many ways research offers new perspectives on our world.
Hailey Shoptaugh: Education Intern at the Rachel Carson Reserve
Rachel Carson once wrote “The edge of the sea is a strange and beautiful place.” After spending ten weeks walking in her footsteps, I couldn’t agree more. My time as the education intern at the Rachel Carson Reserve was full […]
Meet John Lynch
Program and Location: African Ecology and Conservation; Various locations, Namibia Why did you choose to study abroad? I chose to study abroad because I thought this was the perfect opportunity to gain more experience with my major in a very […]
Meet Sarah Hallyburton
Program and Location: Biological Science on Andros Island; Andros Island, Bahamas Why did you choose to study abroad? I chose to study abroad to gain hands on experience conducting a research project while also escaping my comfort zone by immersing […]
Meet Morgan Register
Program and Location: Biological Science on Andros Island; Andros Island, Bahamas Why did you choose to study abroad? I chose to study abroad to broaden my horizons and learn how to conduct a research project from beginning to end. What […]
Five (not so pretty) Fun Fish to Catch (and eat) in North Carolina
These NC fish species aren’t much to look at — but they are fun to catch (and good to eat).