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New Scholarship Established for Parks and Recreation Students

2022

Apr 1, 2022

Robert Scheller: Adapting Our State’s Forests For the Future

Winston-Salem Journal
"We must think critically about how best to adapt our forests to the changes that are to come," writes Robert Scheller, a professor of landscape ecology at NC State.
NC State student LP Mancini holds a caecilian in the Amazon rainforest - What It's Like to Study Tropical Wildlife in South America - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Mar 30, 2022

What It’s Like to Study Tropical Wildlife in South America

NC State students LP Mancini and Martina Nordstrand reflect on their recent study abroad trip in Ecuador as part of the FW405/595: Tropical Wildlife Ecology course.
A group of NC State students in the Amazon rainforest - From the Andes to the Amazon - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Mar 28, 2022

From the Andes to the Amazon

NC State students traveled to South America over spring break to conduct wildlife research and more.

Mar 25, 2022

The Not-So-Scary Joro Spider May Be Headed To NC, Eventually

Public Radio East
“They’re going to be able to capture some of those flying pests and help doing some of that pest control in your garden," said Kelly Oten, assistant professor and extension specialist at NC State.

Mar 24, 2022

Pollen Is A Necessary Nuisance In North Carolina

CBS 17
“It’s the way they reproduce, most of our plants reproduce through pollen, and with that we wouldn’t have food or any plant-based industry products,” said Robert Bardon, associate dean of extension at NC State.

Mar 24, 2022

War Halts Project To Track Wildlife From Space

Science Magazine
Scientists scramble to find new space-based receivers for animal tags after Russian-managed space station antenna goes silent
Carol Love - Carol Love Recognized With NCRPA's Hall of Fame Award - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Mar 24, 2022

Carol Love Recognized With NCRPA’s Hall of Fame Award

Love has been a steadfast leader in the field of parks and recreation for more than 25 years.

Mar 23, 2022

Sawdust-Based Material Could Be An Eco-Friendly Alternative to EPS Foam

New Atlas
While all non-recyclable plastics aren't very eco-friendly, expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam is particularly problematic, as it's bulky and frequently used in disposable packaging. It could one day be replaced by a new biodegradable material, however, made from sawdust.

Mar 22, 2022

‘Nuisance Pests’: These Are The Invasive Species To Watch Out For in North Carolina

Charlotte Observer
In an increasingly “global ecosystem,” NC State professor Kelly Oten told the Observer, more invasive species are able to get around through “global commerce and trade.”
Worthington family - New Scholarship Established for Parks and Recreation Students - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Mar 22, 2022

New Scholarship Established for Parks and Recreation Students

NC State alumnus Jake Worthington found his dream job not long after graduating from the College of Natural Resources in May 2020. Now his parents have established a scholarship to help other students pursue their dreams.