Author: Andrew Moore

Jun 16, 2021

An Olympic-Sized Problem

Despite the Olympics' mission to inspire international unity and peace through sport, the event has faced criticism from advocacy organizations over human rights violations committed by host cities and their governments. 

Jun 1, 2021

Building a Case for Community Gardens

As a community garden in Raleigh fights to remove regulatory barriers, one NC State expert weighs in on the benefits of urban agriculture. 

May 26, 2021

Two Professors Named Goodnight Early Career Innovators

Kathryn Stevenson and Jack Wang, both assistant professors, are among the 24 NC State faculty members selected for the university's inaugural class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators. 

May 19, 2021

Ask an Expert: Why Is There a Lumber Shortage?

Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources and the college's associate dean of extension, explains the lumber shortage that's led to a $36,000 increase in the price of single-family homes. 

May 5, 2021

Endowment Honors Legacy of Professor Adrianna Kirkman

The endowment will provide merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in paper science and engineering who have demonstrated interest in equality, diversity or social justice for women. 

Apr 21, 2021

Endangered Key Deer Fawns Vulnerable to Heat Stress as Sea Level Rises, Study Finds

Sea level rise could destroy low-elevation habitats that provide shade for the deer during summer. 

Apr 1, 2021

Saving the Neuse River Waterdog

Graduate student Eric Teitsworth is on a mission to save North Carolina's rarest salamander species before it's too late. 

Mar 30, 2021

NC State Alum Works to Close the STEM Gender Gap

As women remain vastly underrepresented in STEM occupations, Julia Jacobs '17 is working to increase girls’ interest and comfort in the field. 

Mar 12, 2021

Yale University’s Thomas Easley to Keynote Diversity Discussion

Easley, assistant dean of community and inclusion at the Yale School of the Environment, will facilitate a discussion about discrimination and inequalities in the field of natural resources. 

Mar 8, 2021

Lights Out: Climate Change Could Plunge America Into Darkness. Here’s Why.

As climate change accelerates, the electrical system in the United States will face more frequent extreme weather events that could cause outdated infrastructure to fail.