Media Mentions

Sep 21, 2020

Americans Are Observing Nature During the Pandemic, Helping Scientists With Research

As coronavirus forces many people to stay close to home, more "citizen scientists" are providing invaluable data.

Sep 21, 2020

As Climate Change Scorches California, It Also Raises Wildfire Risks in North Carolina

Researchers in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources discuss the relationship between climate change and wildfires in North Carolina with the Charlotte Observer.

Aug 10, 2020

Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits NC, Most Powerful Quake State Has Seen in Over 100 years

Del Bohnenstiehl, professor of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, and other seismologists are researching how the recent earthquake occurred in Sparta, NC.

Jul 22, 2020

Celebrating Latino Conservation Week: Spotlight on Melinda Martinez

Ph.D. student Melinda Martinez, former recipient of North Carolina Sea Grant, talks about Latino Conservation Week.

Jul 21, 2020

Brewing Success Story: With $6M Funding, Next Century Spirits Preps for Post-Pandemic World

Joel Pawlak, Associate Professor of Forest Biomaterials and co-founder of Next Century Spirits, along with his partners, is looking for larger production facilities for their company that uses technology to slash time to produce whiskeys, rum and other spirits.

Jun 23, 2020

Lauren Pharr: Wildlife Biologist, Ornithologist and Science Communicator

Forestry and Environmental Resources graduate research assistant Lauren Pharr shares her experience pursuing a career in Ornithology.

Jun 23, 2020

As NC Parks Re-Open, Officials Tackle New Challenges and Precautions

North Carolina officials are tackling new challenges as parks reopen.

Jun 22, 2020

Can Asia End Its Uncontrolled Consumption of Wildlife? Here’s How North America Did It A Century Ago

Much of Roland Kay's research as a wildlife biologist focuses on documenting the rebound of species that once were hunted into scarcity. He takes a look at the history of the out-of-control wildlife trade.

Jun 9, 2020

Loggers Request Congressional Aid to Offset COVID-19 Losses

Loggers are facing COVID-19-related losses that threaten America's wood supply.

Jun 9, 2020

Black Birders Call Out Racism, Say Nature Should Be for Everyone

Co-organizers of the first Black Birders Week talk about how outdoor-focused groups can help promote inclusion.