Faculty

Apr 21, 2020

Dr. Jonathan Casper Receives Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award

Dr. Jonathan Casper has received the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. The award recognizes excellence in teaching at all levels. Faculty must receive the Outstanding Teacher Award in order…

Mar 3, 2020

Dr. Erin Seekamp Selected as University Faculty Scholar

Congratulations to PRTM Professor Dr. Erin Seekamp who has been selected as one of the 2019-20 University Faculty Scholars. This designation is due to her significant academic achievements and contributions…

Feb 27, 2020

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Annette Moore

Annette Moore is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Moore continually revises her courses, particularly adding and refining tools to help students get hands-on with course materials both inside and outside the classroom.

Feb 27, 2020

2019-20 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2019-20 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 24 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation due to their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and greater community.

Jan 23, 2020

Dr. Yu-Fai Leung Awarded 2020 Individual Service Award

Congratulations to PRTM Professor & Graduate Program Director Dr. Yu-Fai Leung on being awarded the 2020 Individual Service Award from the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals for outstanding contributions to outdoor recreation…

Nov 21, 2019

Sport And Collaborations For Physical Activity In Rural America: Interview With Mike Edwards

In the second episode of Views from the Front Porch, Christiaan Abildso interviews Dr. Michael B. Edwards, Associate Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at North…

Nov 14, 2019

New For Spring 2020: Environmental Education Minor

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management has an exciting partnership with the College of Education in offering a new undergraduate minor in Environmental Education. The minor is offered to…

Oct 28, 2019

Leveraging the Social Platform of Sport to Engage New Populations with Environmental Messages

PRTM Associate Professor Jonathan Casper is part of a research team whose study has given support to industry claims about the ability to leverage the social platform of sport to…

Oct 25, 2019

World Leisure Organization Awards NC State & Health Matters & Project

Health Matters was recognized as a “Highly Recommended Project” (one of only three recognized) by the World Leisure Organization for their International Innovation Prize. Dr. Jason Bocarro (a co-PI on the…

Oct 1, 2019

Melissa Simmons, Director of Operations for NC State Wrestling

How did a graduate certificate help you in your role as director of operations? “The Sport and Entertainment Venue Management (SEVM) graduate certificate helped me better understand the other side…