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For Drone Research and Training at NC State, the Sky’s the Limit
Looking for opportunities to expand your expertise in Unmanned Aerial Systems? Find what your searching for with the Center for Geospatial Analytics’ graduate courses, workshops, and UAS research programs.
Venus Flytraps Don’t Eat The Insects That Pollinate Them
Researchers discover which insects pollinate Venus flytraps – and learn that flytraps don’t dine on them.
New STEM Program to Connect High Schoolers with Geospatial Tech and Careers
Applications are now being accepted for a new, free program for high school students looking to explore geospatial science and cutting-edge technologies, starting March 10.
Faculty Focus: Jean Ristaino Wins Fulbright Award
Jean Ristaino’s passion for ensuring food security for a fast-growing world population has taken her around the world to help other scientists and students gain skills in identifying and tracking new and re-emerging plant diseases. Her next stop: Italy.
Fish type, body size can help predict nutrient recycling rates
NC State University associate professor Craig Layman and colleagues show that ecologists can better predict the rates of how chemical nutrients are transferred by fish if they know the various fish species living in an ecosystem, along with the body size of the fish.
Climate’s Effects on Flowers Critical for Bumble Bees
New NC State research shows that earlier and longer flowering seasons have detrimental effects on bumble bees.
New Fund Supports Research Outside the Lab
A collaboration between the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development enables NC State to close a gap in research funding and support innovative work in multiple disciplines.
Researchers Receive Grant to Study GenX Exposure in New Hanover County Residents
NC State researchers will lead study on GenX exposure in New Hanover County residents
NSF Grant Funds Smart City Research to Tackle Regional Problems with Serious Games
With NSF funding, a research team led by Center for Geospatial Analytics director Ross Meentemeyer will unite four universities in the Triangle and regional stakeholders to develop a serious game for stormwater management.
More Than a Numbers Game: New Technique Gauges Microbial Communities by Biomass
New technique allows researchers to get a more in-depth view of microbial communities.