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May 20, 2022

Keep Those Bee Hotels Buzzing

Farms, Food and You sat with Elsa Youngsteadt to learn more about North Carolina's bee populations for World Bee Day. 

May 19, 2022

Bee-Friendly All Summer

Celebrate World Bee Day on May 20 with these bee-friendly tips. 

May 13, 2022

How to Buy Cut Flowers Locally

Many consumers aren’t aware that 80% of the cut flowers purchased in the U.S. are imported from countries like the Netherlands, Colombia, Ecuador and Kenya. 

May 9, 2022

The Future of Bees

Dr. Becky Irwin lends her expertise on bees and climate change to All Sides with Ann Fisher. 

Apr 29, 2022

Laurie Hamon: Uncovering Pollination Secrets of the Venus Flytrap

A chance opportunity to work with the Venus flytrap became a turning point for Laurie Hamon’s doctoral journey, and the focus of her dissertation for a Ph.D. in entomology and biology. 

Apr 28, 2022

Carpenter Bees Can be a Spring Buzzkill. Here’s How to Get Rid of Them (or Coexist)

This News & Observer article talks about Elsa and Hannah's important work on these solitary bees. 

Apr 27, 2022

Dr. Erin McKenney receives the 2022 Libraries Faculty Award

McKenney’s work on open pedagogy highlights her collaborations with the Libraries 

Apr 20, 2022

The Scientists Fighting for Parasite Conservation

Skylar and friends talk about the importance of parasites in this Scientific American. 

Apr 19, 2022

University Fellowships Office Announces NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awards

The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education.  

Apr 19, 2022

Four Helpful Tips to Reduce Food Waste

Up to 40% of the food grown, prepared or sold in the United States is wasted.