Staff

Feb 7, 2022

Super Bowl Fun Facts: The Big Game By The Numbers

WalletHub
NC State expert Jonathan Casper discusses the economic impact of the Super Bowl.

Feb 3, 2022

Robert Scheller Named Associate Dean for Research

Scheller, an internationally-recognized scholar in the field of landscape ecology, brings nearly three decades of research and leadership experience to the position, and the appointment follows a seven-month period of him serving as interim in the role.

Jan 28, 2022

How CRISPR Is Solving Problems Through DNA Editing

WRAL
"Forestry is so important to North Carolina, and CRISPR is going to be revolutionary for the forestry field. Not only does forestry contribute to over 150,000 local jobs, but it also contributes over $32 billion to the local economy. In fact, forestry is the top employer across all manufacturing sectors in North Carolina," said Jack Wang, director of the Forest Biotechnology Group at NC State.

Jan 26, 2022

Lokendra Pal Named E.J. “Woody” Rice Associate Professor

Since Pal joined NC State in 2015, his research has focused on the development of smart packaging, printable electronics and other bio-based materials.

Jan 26, 2022

Two Professors Named 2021 AAAS Fellows

Jason Delborne and Mary Watzin, both of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, are among the 564 scientists, engineers and innovators from around the world to be recognized as 2021 AAAS Fellows for their “scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.”

Jan 20, 2022

NC State Professor Named Executive Editor of the Bulletin

NC State professor Madhusudan Katti has been named the executive editor of the Ecological Society of America's Bulletin, a quarterly publication covering ecological events, news and reports of interest to the ecological community.

Jan 18, 2022

5 Questions with Youth Program Coordinator Erin Apple

Apple graduated with a degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology in 2013. She is now employed as coordinator of youth programs for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.

Jan 14, 2022

Back-to-Back Impact: High Hopes Set for a ‘29 Economic Surge

The Pilot
Spending exceeded $230 million for the first — and only — back-to-back staging of the U.S. Open and Women’s Open at the iconic Pinehurst No. 2 course in June 2014, according to a study done by NC State associate professor Gene Brothers.

Jan 12, 2022

The Questions and Answers Behind Invasive Species in North Carolina

The Technician
“An invasive species is a non-native species that causes harm either to our environment, to our economy or, in some cases, human health,” said Kelly Oten, an assistant professor and extension forestry specialist at NC State.

Jan 10, 2022

Meet the Faculty: Department Head and Professor Rasul Mowatt

Mowatt was recently named head of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State. His appointment began on December 1, 2020.