media mentions

Aug 5, 2023

‘Very Invasive’ Pest Zigzags in Triad

Winston-Salem Journal
The insect feeds on the leaves of elms, but long-term impacts on tree health and the best ways to manage its spread are still unknown, said Kelly Oten, assistant professor and extension specialist with NC State's Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources.

Aug 4, 2023

As the Climate Changes, Wild Turkeys Aren’t Keeping Up

The Wildlife Society News
“There’s definitely a mismatch between green-up and when they’re reproducing,” said Wesley Boone, a postdoctoral research scholar at North Carolina State University.

Aug 3, 2023

A New Invasive Insect Has Reached North Carolina

WUNC
“The cool thing [is that] it's called the Elm zigzag sawfly, because as it feeds, it makes a zigzag pattern in the leaves,” said Kelly Oten, an extension specialist of forest health at North Carolina State University.

Aug 3, 2023

North Carolina: A Recently Detected Insect Could Create Issues For Elm Trees

WXII 12
According to Kelly Oten, assistant professor of forest health at North Carolina State University, the elm zigzag sawfly feeds on the leaves of elm trees, creating a zigzag pattern, thus the name.

Aug 2, 2023

New Invasive Insect Feeding On Elm Trees in North Carolina

ABC 11
An invasive insect that's originally from East Asia has arrived in North Carolina, according to researchers at NC State.

Aug 2, 2023

How the “Think Like a Citizen Scientist” Journey on SciStarter Supported Girl Scouts in Learning and Taking Action

Discover Magazine
A research team recently published a study highlighting how partnerships between SciStarter and facilitator organizations like the Girl Scouts of the USA provide a supportive context for extending learning and action associated with participation in citizen science.

Aug 1, 2023

New Insect, Invasive to NC, Chews Zigzag Pattern into Elm Leaves

WRAL
Kelly Oten, assistant professor of forest health at North Carolina State University, explains that the elm zigzag sawfly feeds on the leaves of elm trees, creating a zigzag pattern, thus the name

Jul 28, 2023

Citizen Science Motivates Girl Scouts to Tackle Problems

Futurity
A program designed to get Girl Scouts involved in citizen science motivated them to tackle scientific or environmental problems in their own communities, NC State researchers report.

Jul 27, 2023

The Value of Continuing Education for Today’s Park and Recreation Professional

Parks and Recreation Magazine
The National Recreation and Park Association partners with the Oglebay National Training Center and North Carolina State University to offer Park and Recreation Maintenance Management School, Supervisors’ Management School, and Revenue Development and Management School.

Jul 24, 2023

The Cat Tracking Device of the Future

PBS
Despite their abundance, scientists know close to nothing about what cats are doing in the wild, or what their impact might be. Roland Kays plan? Track cats the way we’ve tracked other large predators – by fitting them with GPS enabled collars.