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Sep 13, 2019

Former NC State Professor Establishes Forest Biomaterials Lecture with $100K Donation

Dr. Richard Thomas, alumnus, former professor and department head in the College of Natural Resources, has generously donated $100,000 to establish an annual lecture in forest biomaterials.

Aug 27, 2019

NC State Researchers Use Big Data to Boost Public Engagement in Urban Planning

Researchers at NC State’s Center for Geospatial Analytics are making urban planning a lot more fun these days, and they’re using a participatory approach to do it.

Aug 16, 2019

Camera Traps Provide Candid Look at Wildlife

Camera trap technology has given scientists an unparalleled look into the secret lives of wildlife.

Aug 15, 2019

Workshop Provides Teachers with Professional Development in Bioproducts and Bioenergy

Sixteen high school science and career and technical education (CTE) teachers attended a four-day hands-on professional development workshop at NC State in July.

Aug 6, 2019

NC State Students Gain Professional Experience with the Tar River Land Conservancy

Kelly Eakes and Tommy Fairbairn will complete 12-week professional internships with Tar River Land Conservancy.

Aug 5, 2019

Data Visualization Tool Allows Raleigh Residents to Monitor Development

NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics is developing an innovative, 3D public engagement tool to visualize development. 

Aug 2, 2019

How Big Data Can Help Predict the Spread of Pests and Pathogens 

Dynamic modeling is helping decision-makers curb the spread of economically and ecologically destructive pests and pathogens.

Jul 29, 2019

Outdoor Afro Group Works to Get Diverse Populations to Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Myron Floyd, professor and head of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, discusses the barriers that African Americans face to enjoying outdoor spaces.

Jun 27, 2019

State Park Attendance Trends Suggest Parks will be Overburdened by Mid-Century

Visitation to parks and protected areas has increased substantially over the past half-century.

Jun 20, 2019

Can a Hands-on Model Help Forest Stakeholders Fight Tree Disease?

Ross Meentemeyer and fellow researchers offer Tangible Landscape, an interactive model that allows participants to try different solutions to help stop sudden tree death.