Laura Oleniacz
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For Girls, Learning Science Outside Linked to Better Grades, Knowledge
![Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Analysis: Studies of U.S. National Parks Are Trending Down, Focused on Popular Parks - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University](https://cnr.ncsu.edu/prtm/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/03/great-smoky-mountains-cropped.jpg)
Analysis: Studies of U.S. National Parks Are Trending Down, Focused on Popular Parks
![Kids playing at sunset - For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University](https://cnr.ncsu.edu/prtm/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/03/untitled-design-37.jpg)
For Teens, Outdoor Recreation During the Pandemic Linked to Improved Well-Being
![A person goes for a jog in the morning - Study Finds Risk Factors Linked to COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts for College Students - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University](https://cnr.ncsu.edu/prtm/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/01/mental-health-crop.jpg)
Study Finds Risk Factors Linked to COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts for College Students
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Study Identifies Amenities Parents Want in Public Parks
![The Arthur family arrives in Chicago - Study Spotlights Black Social Reformer, Parks and Rec Pioneer, On Chicago's South Side - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University](https://cnr.ncsu.edu/prtm/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2020/11/scott-arthur-family-crop.jpg)
Study Spotlights Black Social Reformer, Parks and Rec Pioneer, on Chicago’s South Side
![Cardinal on Tree - Noise and Light Pollution Impact Songbird Reproduction - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University](https://cnr.ncsu.edu/prtm/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2020/11/cardinal-crop.jpg)
Noise and Light Pollution Impact Songbird Reproduction
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Colorado’s Famous Aspens Expected to Decline Due to Climate Change
![Students walking near CNR buildings - Preparing Parks, Recreation and Tourism Students To Serve Diverse Audience - Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State University](https://cnr.ncsu.edu/prtm/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2020/08/cnr-image-crop.jpg)
Preparing Parks, Recreation and Tourism Students To Serve Diverse Audience
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