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Tiger sharks - How 'Shark Week' Could Inspire Love For Ocean Predators - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jul 21, 2022

How ‘Shark Week’ Could Inspire Love For Ocean Predators

Findings from a new study indicate positive YouTube videos could be a useful tool for shark conservation.

Students observe a plan - NC State Project Promotes STEM Education at Dillard Drive Elementary - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jul 20, 2022

NC State Project Promotes STEM Education at Dillard Drive Elementary

NC State faculty and students mentored more than 100 second graders in learning about pollination and other topics.

The NC State football team takes to the field against Clemson in 2021 - Expert: College Athletics Offer Platform for Promoting Sustainable Behavior - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 27, 2022

Expert: College Athletics Offer Platform for Promoting Sustainable Behavior

Higher education institutions can use their athletic programs to promote sustainable behavior among fans, according to NC State expert Jonathan Casper.

Ann stands in front of Ocracoke Lighthouse - Meet Tourism Extension Associate Ann Savage - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 22, 2022

Meet Tourism Extension Associate Ann Savage

Savage joined the NC State College of Natural Resources in the fall of 2020.

Beach in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, USA - How Inflation is Impacting North Carolina's Tourism Industry - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 9, 2022

How Inflation is Impacting North Carolina’s Tourism Industry

With only half of Americans comfortable with air travel due to the pandemic, North Carolina has an opportunity to capitalize on the heightened travel demand.

Erin Seekamp - Erin Seekamp Receives Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 8, 2022

Erin Seekamp Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor of Coastal Resilience and Sustainability

Seekamp has been appointed Goodnight Distinguished Professor of Coastal Resilience and Sustainability, and director of the Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative. The appointment is effective August 16.

Olivia Vila - Olivia Vilá is Creating Equitable, Resilient Communities - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 20, 2022

Olivia Vilá is Creating Equitable, Resilient Communities

As a Knauss Fellow, Vilá is working to incorporate environmental justice in federal community resilience projects.

Alyssa Stroker- Five Questions with Research Analyst Alyssa Stroker - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 11, 2022

5 Questions with Research Analyst Alyssa Stroker

Stroker '20 now works at Longwoods International, a tourism market research consulting firm.

Innsbruck, Austria - NC State Students Gain Global Leadership Skills From International Experience - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 6, 2022

NC State Students Gain Global Leadership Skills From International Experience

As part of the Global Leadership Minor, NC State students recently traveled to Germany and Austria to gain greater knowledge and understanding of leadership and team decision-making.

Austin Cross - Graduation to Vocation: Austin Cross is Improving Parks and Greenways - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 3, 2022

Graduation to Vocation: Austin Cross is Improving Parks and Greenways

Upon graduation, Austin Cross will work as a parks and greenways planning technician with the Town of Apex.