Stories From May 2023
David Andow to Lead Applied Ecology
An accomplished ecologist with an extensive international background in agriculture and species conservation will lead the Department of Applied Ecology.
Keeping the Bees Buzzing
In this episode of Farms, Food and You, learn about honey bee health, the honey bee’s role in agriculture, and NC State’s bee research and outreach programs.
Newcomers May Change Ecosystem Functions – Or Not
Caddisfly study shows resident species can continue managing ecological processes when similar newcomers move in, but their role changes when newcomers are different.
Study Finds Carrying Pollen Heats Up Bumble Bees, Raising New Climate Change Questions
The study raises questions about how bee species will be impacted by a warmer world due to climate change.
Science Communicator Makes a Splash
Whether she’s teaching students or swimming with sharks, Michelle Jewell with the Department of Applied Ecology finds inspiring ways to share science.