Staff

Mar 9, 2021

Bacterial Biofilm Wrings Oil Out of Water

New Atlas
Once oil gets into water, it can be difficult to separate the two, which can make polluted water tricky to clean up. Now, researchers at NC State have found that a bacterial biofilm membrane can effectively let water through while keeping oil out.

Mar 3, 2021

Old Tuffy to Feature New NC State Connection

Brent Manning, the co-founder of Riverbend Malt House and a 2000 graduate of the college, is providing New Belgium Brewing with malts for their Wolfpack-branded beer.

Mar 2, 2021

2021’s Best Cities to Own a Vacation Home

LawnStarter
Gene Brothers, an associate professor of parks, recreation and tourism management, discusses the outlook of the vacation rental industry.

Feb 25, 2021

Celebrating Black Excellence

In honor of Black History Month, we recently spoke with Black faculty, staff and students about their experiences in the field of higher education and their contributions to the College of Natural Resources

Feb 25, 2021

Black Excellence: Instructional Designer James Todd

As an instructional designer for the Department of Forest Biomaterials, Todd provides faculty with online learning techniques and strategies.

Feb 18, 2021

Black Excellence: Assistant Professor Zakiya Leggett

In this Q&A, Leggett reflects on her experience as a Black scientist in the field of natural resources.

Feb 15, 2021

NC State Professors Combat Textile Waste Through Research

Technician
Textile waste is a growing problem over the past decade, and with the fast-fashion industry churning out trendy clothing from season to season, research on textile waste is more important than ever. Since NC State is a well-known public research university, research is a top priority, and this is especially true in terms of textile waste.

Feb 5, 2021

Native Americans Misrepresented in Health Data Pay a Heavy COVID-19 Price

Science for the People
The United States has systematically ignored, suppressed, and manipulated data on Native American populations, violating their sovereignty and creating the gulf in healthcare access and outcomes.

Feb 2, 2021

New Survey Asks How NC Oysters Fit Into Tourists’ Travel Plans

NC State Sea Grant
How do North Carolina shellfish fit into your travel plans? A team of researchers wants to know — and is hoping you’ll answer through a new survey. The results will help improve the North Carolina Oyster Trail, which connects tourists with local businesses and other sites of interest.

Jan 21, 2021

Study Links Screen Time to Mental Health Risks for Students

World Economic Forum
A new study of students at seven public universities in the United States pinpoints risk factors that may place students at higher risk for negative psychological effects related to the COVID-19 pandemic.