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A sign in Talley Student Union reminds people to wear face coverings

Jul 22, 2020

Proactive Protection

NC State implements a number of safety measures for employees returning to campus, including a constant supply of face coverings so faculty and staff always have them on hand. 

prescribed burn, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Panacea Unit, Wakulla County, Florida 1

Jul 17, 2020

Climate Change Will Decrease Prescribed Fire Opportunities in Southeastern US

Land managers will have fewer opportunities to conduct controlled, prescribed burns in the southeastern United States under two climate change scenarios. 

5 Tips for Getting into Birding, College of Natural Resources, female cardinal, courtesy Lauren McLaughlin, feature

Jul 16, 2020

Five Tips for Getting into Birding

Ever wanted to start birding? Here are five tips to get you started. 

Southern Copperhead

Jul 16, 2020

North Carolina Snakes: What You Need to Know on World Snake Day

The CVM’s resident snake guy, professor Greg Lewbart, talks snake activity during the summer, the biggest misconceptions about the species and more. 

Young man taking notes and working on laptop

Jul 7, 2020

Diversity Training Now Available for Both Faculty and Staff

The DiversityEdu online training module is now open to all NC State staff members at no cost. 

Jun 29, 2020

Tips to Create Your Own Instructional Media From Home

As more people turn to podcasts and videos to engage with students and colleagues at a distance, DELTA staff members are sharing tips to help you navigate the technology behind instructional media and develop powerful learning materials on your own. 

Jun 17, 2020

What Is Causing Caribbean Rainforests To Dry Out?

In 2015, the Caribbean experienced the most severe and widespread drought ever recorded in 50 years, giving researchers an opportunity to study the causes and effects. 

A robust redhorse, picture by Prof. Tom Kwak.

Jun 13, 2020

How PFAS May Be Threatening The Conservation Of An Imperiled Fish

Robust redhorses are extremely rare fish and a recent study found that their home river is contaminated with PFAS. 

PFAS Present In All Links Of The Yadkin-Pee Dee River Food Chain

Jun 5, 2020

PFAS Present Throughout The Yadkin-Pee Dee River Food Chain

Applied Ecology researchers found per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in every step of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River food chain. 

Dog looking at something off camera

Jun 1, 2020

Monitoring Environmental Exposures in Dogs Could be Early Warning System for Human Health

Man’s best friend may also be man’s best bet for figuring out how environmental chemicals could impact our health.