Staff

May 13, 2019

Where do Black Bears Live in Asheville?

Chris DePerno recaps the results of a multi-year study on black bear populations in Asheville, N.C.

May 6, 2019

Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents

A new study finds that educating children about climate change increases their parents' concerns about climate change.

May 3, 2019

Crowd the Tap: Empowering Communities to Examine their Lead Exposure

The citizen science project aims to build the first national database of where lead pipes are found.

May 1, 2019

Fulbright Scholar Carla Barbieri to Study Agritourism in Spain

Beginning in September, Barbieri will spend four months at the University of Alicante studying the entrepreneurial success of farmers.

Apr 17, 2019

Fact Check: Is Pollen Season Getting Worse?

With the start of every spring, a blanket of pine pollen turns parts of North Carolina a yellowish-green.

Apr 16, 2019

Can Multiple Carnivores Coexist in Cities?

As growth makes neighborhoods more crowded for humans, it's also concentrating carnivores like bobcats and coyotes into the remaining green spaces.

Apr 10, 2019

Alumni Profile: Michael Biggerstaff

Michael blends the experience he learned in various on-campus clubs to the many duties he performs as a biological scientist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Apr 3, 2019

Alumni Profile: Camille Brown

Camille uses horseback riding to help teenage girls throughout Wake County stay focused in school as a program manager at CORRAL Riding Inc.

Mar 27, 2019

Alumni Spotlight: Luke Davis

After leading on-campus groups and creating the “Get Internship Ready” program for PGA golf management students, Luke used his leadership skills to become an entrepreneur with his own start-up company.

Mar 20, 2019

Student Spotlight: Becca Smith

Becca learns effective sustainability practices and indulges in a different culture while spending time in Costa Rica.