Staff

Dec 14, 2018

As Hunting Declines, Efforts Grow to Broaden the Funding Base for Wildlife Conservation

Taxes and fees help pay for wildlife conservation in the United States. However, as fewer Americans take up hunting, wildlife managers are seeking other ways to collect funding.

Dec 7, 2018

How Big Can Snowflakes Be?

Megan Skrip, a science communicator with the Center for Geospatial Analytics, shares some surprising facts about the biggest snowflakes ever recorded.

Dec 6, 2018

NC State Helps Homegrown Holiday Hobby

With the help of NC State soil scientists, CNR researchers and local extension agents, Ricky Postell is growing his Christmas tree operation.

Dec 6, 2018

War Veterans and Lawmakers Hike, Discuss Outdoor Recreation as Way to Cope with PTSD

A College of Natural Resources student and veteran brings the community and lawmakers together to climb and connect on PTSD, substance abuse issues and depression after deployments.

Nov 20, 2018

Living with Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My

We can’t avoid conflict with predators, but we can find better ways to respond.

Nov 10, 2018

What is the Best Sport for You? Try this Healthy Sport Index

The Healthy Sport Index, developed with research by the College of Natural Resources, helps families choose the most appropriate sports for them.

Nov 10, 2018

NC State Plays Role in Development of New Sport Impact Tool

Professor Michael Kanters and colleagues partnered with the N.C. High School Athletic Association to examine levels of physical activity, safety and psychosocial impacts of sports.

Oct 31, 2018

Modern Conflict: Screen Time vs. Nature

Even rural kids today spend more time in front of screens and less time outdoors, according to a new study of middle-school students in South Carolina.

Oct 16, 2018

Widening the Trail He Followed

Sam Cook, an NC State alumnus and staff member at the College of Natural Resources, supports the college’s recruitment of forestry students from underrepresented groups through his philanthropy and mentorship.

Oct 12, 2018

Meet the Environmental Educator of the Year

Jenna Hartley, a doctoral student, receives the Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award for Environmental Educator of the Year, the highest natural resource honors in the state.