Media Mentions
Rise of the Coyote
Dr. Roland Kays discusses how the once-contentious relationship between coyotes and red wolves led the former to spread rapidly across the United States.
Black Bears in the Backyard
Dr. Chris DePerno recaps the results of a multi-year study on black bear populations in Asheville, N.C.
Achieving Sustainable Success
Mary's passion for sustainability amplified with the help of scholarships and endowment funds. Today, she prepares for her upcoming graduation and is inspired to further her education.
Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents
Researchers in the College of Natural Resources worked with middle school teachers to track how students influenced their parents' opinions on climate change.
Crowd the Tap: Empowering Communities to Examine Their Lead Exposure
Caren Cooper, associate professor, Imani Bell, graduate student, and Dr. Lisa Lundgren are using a national database, called Crowd the Tap, to test water infrastructure and its impact on minority communities.
When Coastal Hazards Threaten Your Outer Banks Trip
Erin Seekamp, associate professor, leads a study to track the effects of tourists visits to the Outer Banks after the disruption of coastal hazards
Fact check: Is pollen season getting worse?
Dr. Robert Bardon of the N.C. State Extension Service explains the reasons behind the high pollen count, known as the “pollenpocalypse,” happening throughout the state this spring.
Can multiple carnivores coexist in cities?
Arielle Parsons, Ph.D. student, and Roland Kays, associate professor, discuss the importance of communities with green spaces and its positive effects on carnivores.
Meet Winners of NC State’s 2019 Sustainability Awards
Dr. Steph Jeffries, Forestry and Environmental Resources professor, is the faculty recipient of the 2019 Sustainability Awards for her leadership and incorporation of sustainability in her teaching and programming.
How Tree Diversity Regulates Invading Forest Pests
Kevin Potter, research associate professor in Forestry and Environmental Resources, and fellow researchers discuss the relationship between trees and pests. Their research results could help improve forest monitoring.