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Aug 23, 2023

The Beauty of Research

Whether photographing scientists at work in the field or offering insights into the microscopic structure of living things, research images convey aspects of the world we struggle to describe with words alone. The winners of the 2023 Envisioning Research contest showcase the scope of research being done at NC State. The contest is a collaborative effort… 
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Aug 8, 2023

NC State Will Lead New Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center Consortium

The department of Applied Ecology will continue to host the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center at NC State under a new cooperative agreement with USGS. 
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Aug 3, 2023

American Eel 101 with Ambar Torres Molinari

Recent AEC graduate, Ambar Torres Molinari, talks about the mysterious and slimy American eel in this interview with science communication intern, TeCora Galloway. 
Cape Lookout National Seashore Chief of Interpretation and Education Nate Toering demonstrates how to use Chronolog, an online tool that houses crowd-sourced time-lapses of the environment, to document the ghost forest in the background. Photo: Jennifer Allen

Jul 18, 2023

Ghost Forest Education Focal Point of Public Science Project

An interdisciplinary team is aiming to make ghost forests an opportunity for communities to engage with change. 
A turkey hen and her babies.

Jul 13, 2023

Timing of Turkey Nesting May Not Shift With Changing Climate

A new study led by NC State researchers finds eastern wild turkeys in the South are unlikely to make meaningful changes in the timing of when they begin nesting, even under climate change. 
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Jul 5, 2023

Is Our Phosphorus Use Sustainable? Most Stakeholders Doubt It

The study underscores the complex challenges facing efforts to ensure our continued access to a critical agricultural and industry resource. 

Jun 29, 2023

Response to Supreme Court Decision

The following is a statement from NC State University in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision. Read the full statement here. 
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Jun 28, 2023

Meet Pollinators That Flap, Creep or Scurry

Bees take center stage during National Pollinator Month. But did you know that not all pollinators buzz? 
PhD student Madi Polera picking up a mussel from a riverbed.

Jun 28, 2023

Video: Studying Madi’s Mussels

Dive into the Neuse River with Madi Polera and her team as they work to better measure the health of our imperiled and important freshwater mussels. 
Farmworkers sitting in a room with an educator leading a training via a flipchart.

Jun 26, 2023

Something Old with Something New: Physically and Digitally Meeting Farmworker Health Needs

Farmworkers touch nearly everything on your plate, yet often struggle to access health care and information. Catherine, Emery, and colleagues have created digital literacy tools to help this accessibility issue, using a tried-and-true methods of communication.