{"id":11001,"date":"2018-03-22T20:01:27","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T00:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/?page_id=11001"},"modified":"2024-06-21T12:02:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T16:02:07","slug":"areas-of-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/research\/areas-of-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Areas of Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

With an internationally recognized faculty<\/strong>, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management is committed to being a leader in research. Our faculty\u2019s academic experience, diverse expertise and creative insights<\/strong> not only lead to healthier, more sustainable communities but also serve as a world-class environment for students interested in gaining both theoretical and practical experience in their chosen fields.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n \"Sustainable\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Sustainable Tourism<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We work to foster positive tourism development that conserves natural resources, promotes socio-cultural integrity and stimulates economic development.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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\n \"Bike\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Community Health and Well-being<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We examine the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature as it relates to active recreation, leisure behavior and youth development. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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\n \"Geospatial\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Geoanalytics for People, Places and Nature <\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We use spatial modeling and visualization tools to examine the role that space and time play in the management of outdoor spaces and the creation of recreational opportunities. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Community Capacity and Resilience<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We help communities worldwide plan for and respond to natural disasters, climate change and other environmental challenges. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Environmental Education and Communication<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We aim to ensure everyday people understand the science behind complex environmental challenges so they can make better choices and help work toward solutions. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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\n \"Equity\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Equity and Environmental Justice<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We seek to document and address the disproportionate environmental and health hazards faced by marginalized communities. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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\n \"Outdoor\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Outdoor Recreation<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We examine global connections between recreation, conservation, human health and quality of life. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Protected Areas and Landscapes<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We collaborate with a variety of partners to understand and enhance priority issues related to protected areas policy, planning and management
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Sport and Society <\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

We study how sport programs and events can be improved to promote physical activity and community development. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n

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RESEARCH NEWS<\/h2>\n More News<\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n October 08, 2024<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n

NC State on the Coast<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

On a breezy September day, doctoral student Zakir Bulmer sits on the edge of a boat on the Pamlico Sound and allows himself to fall backwards into the water. He\u2019s spending the day scuba diving at different sites across the sound with his advisor, Tal Ben-Horin, an assistant professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences. …<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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\n October 02, 2024<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n

What Climate Change Means for Tourism<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Tourism-dependent communities must take action to become more resilient to climate change if they want to maintain visitors, according to NC State professor Erin Seekamp.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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\n May 03, 2024<\/span>\n <\/p>\n \n

Birdwatching can help students improve mental health, reduce distress<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with higher gains in subjective well-being and more reduction in distress than more generic nature exposure, such as walks. Because birdwatching is an easily accessible activity, the results…<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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