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A pink and blue wolf illustration from an NC State 1931 football program.

Sep 21, 2021

The 100-Year Pack

This week marks a century since NC State first adopted its beloved “Wolfpack” nickname. Relive the history. 
Children in nature

Sep 21, 2021

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. 
A portrait of Jacob Jones, Jacob Jones, director of the STEPS Center and professor of materials science and engineering at NC State

Sep 9, 2021

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. 
Photo of a malaise trap next to the greenway

Sep 9, 2021

What Are Those Bug Tents Along the Greenway?

Have you noticed these tents along the greenway this summer? They're applied ecology in action with Sarah Parsons and Elsa Youngsteadt! 
Dani Coan in the Court of North Carolina amphitheater.

Sep 7, 2021

Catching Up With the Outgoing Class

In 2018, a group of incoming first-year students told us about their hopes for the years ahead. Follow their journeys since then. 
Man in protective gear near bee swarm

Sep 2, 2021

Making a Beeline for RDU Airport

Traveling honeybees reach their new home with help from an NC State professor and beekeeping hobbyist. 
A photo of an alpine pond with a mountain in its reflection by Susan Washko

Aug 23, 2021

Climate Change-Induced Droughts Alter Animal-Driven Nutrient Cycles in Alpine Ponds

A new study by Jared and Brad as found that animal-driven nutrient flows critical to the functioning of pond ecosystems are under increasing threat from climate change. 
Elsa Youngsteadt collects urban pollinators for research

Aug 5, 2021

Elsa’s Work Wins People’s Choice Award in Environmental Entomology

Congratulations to Elsa Youngsteadt et al. for having their work selected as the People's Choice Award in Environmental Entomology! 
sunrise over mountains

Jul 21, 2021

Providing a Space for Self-Reflection

Erin McKenney talks about mindfulness, self-care, and resiliency steps we can take this fall semester in this guest post on the Faculty Forum. 

Jul 10, 2021

$4 million used to rehouse endangered mussels in path of I-540 extension project

This conservation effort lead by Greg Cope et al. will help preserve mussel diversity – and keep our waters clean.