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Public park - 4 low-cost ways to create safe public spaces where all kids can play - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Aug 6, 2021

4 low-cost ways to create safe public spaces where all kids can play

Experts describe four ways for communities to create opportunities for more play for children.
Wild fox - This is How College Students Think We Could Pay for Wildlife Conservation in the U.S. - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Jul 30, 2021

This Is How College Students Think We Could Pay for Wildlife Conservation in the U.S.

A recent study suggests U.S. college students would support new ways of paying for wildlife conservation.
A tree marked with a tag is part of a citizen science project.

Jun 24, 2021

Making Citizen Science Inclusive Will Require More Than Rebranding

Scientists need to undertake tangible efforts to boost equity, diversity and inclusion in citizen science, NC State researchers said in a perspective in the journal Science.
Coastal marshes on Johns Island. Credit: Lindsey Smart.

May 17, 2021

Study Offers Insights for Mapping ‘Coastal Squeeze’ Impacts to Historical, Natural Sites

NC State researchers mapped the impact of the “coastal squeeze” of sea-level rise and development on historical, environmental and cultural sites on Johns Island, South Carolina.
A female hunter - The Next Generation of Hunters Could Look Different - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

May 10, 2021

The Next Generation of Hunters Could Look Different

An NC State study found a diverse group of potential hunters in a survey of college students.
Students picked up trash at the beach in New Hanover County.

Apr 15, 2021

Officials, Voters, Show More Concern About Plastic Waste in Ocean After Kids’ Presentations

An NC State study shows voters and leaders showed more concern about trash in the ocean after kids’ presentations.
Mask Wearing in a Group Setting - Global Advising Appreciation Week: May 3-7, 2021 - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Apr 14, 2021

Global Advising Appreciation Week: May 3-7, 2021

NACADA will celebrate NACADA Global Advising Week during May 2-8, 2021. An association of professional advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators, and students working to enhance the educational development of students, NACADA…
NC State Basketball - Student Spotlight: Jonathan Bentley - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at NC State University

Apr 13, 2021

Student Spotlight: Jonathan Bentley

Jonathan Bentley watched through his camera lens as Raina Perez drained a basket with five seconds left in the 2021 ACC Tournament Championship game to clinch the title for the NC State Wolfpack women’s…
Muddy Sneakers program uses the outdoors to engage kids in science.

Apr 6, 2021

For Girls, Learning Science Outside Linked to Better Grades, Knowledge

NC State researchers found an outdoor science program was linked to higher average grades and an increase in a measure of science knowledge for a group of fifth grade girls in North Carolina.
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

Mar 30, 2021

Analysis: Studies of U.S. National Parks Are Trending Down, Focused on Popular Parks

Research conducted in U.S. national parks has focused largely on five iconic parks, an analysis from NC State researchers found.