Emma Macek
CALS Graduate Student Studies Tiny Bird Species
Emily Nastase, a doctoral student in the Department of Applied Ecology, is uncovering the secret life of Henslow’s Sparrows, a rare, grassland species that only visits two locations in North Carolina every summer.
Black Bear Project is a Roaring Success
The Coastal Black Bear Project is studying black bears in eastern North Carolina and providing students with hands-on research experience.
Sustaining Iconic Fish
While at NC State, Matt Damiano studied the sustainability of mahi-mahi, black sea bass and Atlantic cobia in the Department of Applied Ecology.
Studying Wildlife from the Arctic to Caribbean
Nathan Hostetter’s data-driven research tracks many different species, including Canada lynx.
Eureka! Industry-Changing Breakthroughs
From the food we eat, to the species we protect, to the ways we care for our bodies, North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences continues its long tradition of transformative innovation.
Sweet-APPS Yielding Sweet Success
From deploying innovative sensors to creating productive relationships with stakeholders, the Sweetpotato Analytics for Produce Provenance and Scanning project has had a rewarding first two years.
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.
Erin McKenney: A Microbe Love Story
NC State’s Erin McKenney has a diverse set of experiences revolving around microbes.