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May 4, 2023

Studying Fundamentals of Water as a Solvent Could Lead to Greener Products

Lab Manager
Water isn’t just a universal solvent that remains unaffected by its interactions. New publications from NC State show that water can change its solubility characteristics depending upon what it interacts with.

May 1, 2023

Examining the Nuances of the Forest-Water Connection

U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station News
Over the coming decades, many forested watersheds could be lost to development, lowering water quality and raising water treatment costs, according to a new study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.

May 1, 2023

Graduation to Vocation: Corey White is Democratizing Geospatial Data

After graduating from NC State, Corey White will launch OpenPlains Inc. to provide communities with geospatial modeling tools to make data-drive decisions.

Apr 30, 2023

How the Spotted Lanternfly is Hatching Eggs All Over the Map

USA Today
A study published in the journal Communications Biology predicts the spotted lanternfly could reach grape-producing counties in California as early as 2027 but probably by 2033.

Apr 27, 2023

Why Pickleball Is the Fun New Fitness Trend For Older Adults

Starts at 60
Recent research conducted by NC State researchers revealed that a group of seniors aged 65 and above successfully met their weekly requirement for exercise by simply playing pickleball.

Apr 27, 2023

Graduation to Vocation: Houston Bumgarner is Protecting California’s Wildlife

After graduating from NC State, Houston Bumgarner will work as a biological science technician for the National Park Service at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California.

Apr 25, 2023

Jason Bocarro Honored with 2023 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

The honor is the university system’s most prestigious teaching award, recognizing and encouraging faculty’s extraordinary teaching contributions.

Apr 24, 2023

Jennifer Piercy Named TAPPI’s 2023 Woman of the Year Award Winner

Piercy currently serves as assistant dean for advancement at the College of Natural Resources and president of the NC State Natural Resources Foundation.

Apr 23, 2023

New Study Reveals Simple Act Could Stave Off 2 Leading Causes of Death Among Adults

MSN
An article by Lincoln Larson and Aaron Hipp of NC State points out that “nature-based programs can even be prescribed by health care providers as part of alternative, cost-effective treatment plans.”

Apr 20, 2023

Day of Giving Supporters Donate Record Number of Gifts to College of Natural Resources

The college received 934 gifts, the most number of gifts it has ever received, for a preliminary total of $1,043,104.