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Apr 8, 2024

Raleigh Hit 2 New Tree Pollen Highs This Year. Here’s How Climate Change Factors In

The News & Observer
Robert Bardon, the assistant dean of extension at NC State's College of Natural Resources, said a mixture of warm temperatures, high winds and humid conditions in the midst of pollen season all came together to generate this week's record-high pollen levels.

Apr 3, 2024

Raleigh Set A New Record For Tree Pollen on April 1

Axios
Climate change is causing plants to produce higher concentrations of pollen for longer periods of time, according to Kelly Oten, an assistant professor and extension specialist at NC State.

Mar 29, 2024

When Will the Yellow Pollen Stop Falling in North Carolina?

The News & Observer
Robert Bardon, associate dean of extension and a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State, has tracked the release of pollen in the Raleigh area since 2015.

Mar 28, 2024

What Is Sustainable Wood? Everything You Need to Know

Family Handyman
“If there’s an opportunity to take the extra step and use sustainable wood, it is even better for our environment and communities,” said Frederik Laleicke, a wood products extension specialist at NC State. “We must ensure that the forest stays intact as much as possible so it can continue to provide.”

Mar 28, 2024

Immersive VR Tours Promote Inclusive Recreation

NC State professor Nathan Williams embraces virtual reality in his courses to advocate for inclusive outdoor recreation.

Mar 27, 2024

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Megan Lupek

DELTA Faculty Fellow Megan Lupek looks forward to working with her cohort to discover more ways to engage with her students and help them find a sense of belonging, community and support in her classroom. Read more about Lupek and her goals for her time in this program!

Mar 26, 2024

Why Is it So Hard to Keep Cats Indoors?

Audubon Magazine
NC State professor Roland Kays worked with scientists and cat owners to uncover the secret lives of 925 felines in six countries in 2020.

Mar 26, 2024

A Record-Breaking Day of Giving for the College of Natural Resources

The college received 1,046 gifts for a preliminary total of $2,290,063 in support of student scholarships, faculty research, facility improvements and much more.

Mar 22, 2024

Camera Traps Help Researchers Explain Animal Behavior During Global COVID-19 Lockdowns

A new study using thousands of cameras around the world reveals how animal behavior changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 18, 2024

Sassorossi Family Establishes Scholarship for Paper Science Majors

Sarah and Deanna Sassorossi hope the scholarship will be a small part of an overall solution to help increase the affordability of an undergraduate degree.