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Oct 14, 2022

NC State Develops Emergency Shelters for Firefighters

PBS North Carolina
“Earlier models of fire-resistant shelters looked more like a pup tent,” said Joseph Roise, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State. “This looks more like a baked potato in the ground, a big baked potato.”

Oct 14, 2022

Spotted Lanternflies Are Eating Our Vineyards, Too

Food & Wine
Researchers at North Carolina State University predict that spotted lanternflies could arrive in America's top wine-producing state — California — as early as 2027 and are likely to infest its grape-producing regions by 2034.

Oct 13, 2022

Schenck Forest Cultivates Students of Nature

Schenck Forest is one of 10 NC State-managed forest properties. Learn more about the people who protect and conserve the forest while enjoying its natural assets.

Oct 12, 2022

NC State Awarded $2.25M Grant to Develop Sustainable Energy Products From Waste Streams

Construction & Demolition Recycling
The project, called Sargassum and Wood Waste for Aviation Fuel and Graphite (SWAG), will develop a technological process for the production of sustainable aviation fuel and battery-grade graphite using sargassum and wood waste.

Oct 12, 2022

Another Reason to Love Pickleball: The Popular Sport May Strengthen Your Brain

MarketWatch
“There’s an ease of initial play – people can go from zero skill to playing competitive games in one session,” said Jonathan Casper, an associate professor and sport management program coordinator at NC State University.

Oct 11, 2022

North Carolina Reaches Peak Season for Fall Foliage Transformation

WRAL
Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State, joined WRAL recently to discuss the best time and locations to take in the beautiful fall colors in North Carolina.

Oct 8, 2022

Despite Ian, Triad’s Fall Foliage ‘Looking Very Good’

Winston-Salem Journal
Leaves dropping before they’re ready can lead to a shorter season, while cloudy, rainy weather often mutes autumn hues, noted Bob Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State University.

Oct 7, 2022

New Scholarship Endowment Honors Legacy of Forestry Alumnus Dick Brake

Dick Brake spent his life helping others, so it made perfect sense that his family should continue doing so in his name long after he was gone.

Oct 6, 2022

A Wild Summer: NC State Students Take Wildlife Studies Outside the Classroom

Eight undergraduate students majoring in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology engaged in internship experiences this summer that provided depth to their education and focus to their future career plans.

Oct 3, 2022

NC State Avian Ecologist Lauren Pharr Examines Climate Change Impact on Birds

The Technician
Throughout her research, Pharr identified birds as a keystone or indicator species: a species that provides scientists with invaluable information on various environmental conditions.