September 2017

Sep 29, 2017

Shack-A-Thon: An Eco-Friendly Fundraiser for the Raleigh Community

Shack-A-Thon started at NC State in 1998 with a focus on bringing forward the issue of affordable housing. Since then housing rates in Raleigh have skyrocketed, but this fundraiser still sets out to bring attention to this issue with a modern twist ─ making this important fundraising event as sustainable as possible.

Sep 27, 2017

Student Spotlight: Claire Walczyk

Environmental Sciences and Business Administration double major Claire Walczyk spent a semester studying abroad in Spain.

Sep 25, 2017

Student Spotlight: Sarah Bailey

Forest Management major Sarah Bailey interned at the River Park North in Greenville, N.C., where she created maps and labels for visitors to learn more about the biodiversity of the park.

Sep 22, 2017

North Carolina Hits the Brakes on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The proposed 600-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline, if it’s built, would carry fracked natural gas from West Virginia into Virginia and North Carolina, barreling through lush and pristine landscapes—the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests and the Cheat and Shenandoah Mountains, among others—and transecting territories of several Native American tribes.

Sep 20, 2017

Student Spotlight: Maureen Goretti

Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology major Maureen Goretti spent a week in Costa Rica helping treat animal patients in a pop-up clinic through Vida Volunteer.

Sep 18, 2017

Student Spotlight: Michael Larkins

Paper Science and Chemical engineering double major spent a semester abroad in Rheinbach, Germany, researching the use of lignin in cellulose films for potential use in food packaging.

Sep 16, 2017

Book Reports Outcomes of Olympic-Sized Events

Winning a bid to host a "mega-event" like the Olympic games is the start of a Herculean commitment for host countries. After years of planning, investment and construction, nations roll out the welcome mat for international visitors and media attention. But once the closing ceremonies are over, what are the enduring economic, environmental and human impacts of a mega-event?

Sep 13, 2017

Student Spotlight: Clay Tuttle

Environmental Sciences and Zoology double major Clay Tuttle interned at the Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic as a veterinary assistant.

Sep 11, 2017

Student Spotlight: Kamila Edwards

Sustainable Materials and Technology major Kamila Edwards spent a semester in Spain exploring how other countries value sustainability and sustainable practices.

Sep 6, 2017

Student Spotlight: Jayna Sananikone

Environmental Technology and Management major Jayna Sananikone studied the impact of Environmental Justice during a recent ASB trip.