Stories From 2021
Trick-or-Treating Food Safety Tips
With the COVID-19 pandemic still lingering, Ellen Shumaker, extension associate and Director of Outreach for Safe Plates at NC State University, sat down with The Abstract to discuss what trick-or-treating may look like this year and which foods to steer clear of. When trick-or-treating this year, “it’s really up to each person to decide their level…
Meet the 2021 Leader of the Pack Nominees
Student Leadership and Engagement has announced six finalists for its Leader of the Pack award and voting is now open to students. The winner will be announced at the Homecoming football game this Saturday.
Salmonella in Onions: What You Need to Know
How can I tell which onions are safe? What do I do if I’m not sure?
Scientists Seen as Trustworthy Experts When Sharing Their Work in Online Videos
Viewers responding positively to researchers who present their own work.
NC State Faculty Member to Co-lead Knowledge Transfer Efforts for New $25 million Phosphorus Research Center
Khara Grieger will co-lead Knowledge Transfer efforts between researchers and stakeholders for NC State’s new $25 million NSF STEPS Center.
Conducting Fisheries Research with a Disability: Featuring Sasha Pereira
University Honors Program alumna Sasha Pereira, who is currently working as a Fisheries Technician with the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, spoke with The Fisheries Podcast about her interdisciplinary interests in aquatic community ecology, equity in science and environmental education, and environmental justice.
2021 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored
CALS celebrates its alumni award winners for 2021. Find out how they’re making an impact.
The 100-Year Pack
This week marks a century since NC State first adopted its beloved “Wolfpack” nickname. Relive the history.
Study Finds Natural Outdoor Spaces Are Less Common at Schools
NC State researchers found natural spaces like woods or gardens were relatively rare in a small sample of elementary and middle schools in Wake County.
New NSF Center Will Advance Phosphorus Sustainability
A new interdisciplinary center will advance ambitious goals to reduce phosphorus dependence — with the support of a five-year, $25 million grant.