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Feb 25, 2025

From Lab to Field: Using Biochar to Clean Watersheds

Liz Riedel, a graduate student in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, is investigating a low-cost biochar filtration solution to improve water quality in rural wastewater systems.

Feb 24, 2025

New Student Internship to Explore Campus Circularity

Applications are open now for a new Campus Circularity student internship launching this fall.

Feb 20, 2025

Global Corps: Connecting Students to the World

As president of the Student Leadership Organization, Global Corps, Pratina Kandru is helping students explore international experiences, connect with exchange students, and develop leadership skills.

Feb 20, 2025

New Technique Aims to Make Food Deliveries More Efficient

The technique develops optimized delivery routes to make food delivery faster and more fuel efficient.

Feb 19, 2025

Landscape Architects Form Task Force to Scale Up Solutions to the Climate and Biodiversity Crises

Led by leaders in the field of landscape architecture, ASLA is developing an updated, profession-wide Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan. The new plan will be an update to the ASLA Climate Action Plan, which was released in 2022, and offer new goals and actions for 2026-2030. The scope of the new plan has been expanded – the climate and biodiversity crises will be treated as equal priorities, and the focus will be on actions that tackle both crises in an equitable way. The ambitious plan seeks to transform the practice of landscape architecture by 2040 through actions taken by ASLA and its members focused on biodiversity and ecological restoration, climate mitigation and adaptation, equity, and economic development. Meg Calkins, FASLA, Professor, Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, NC State University, has been named Chair of the Task Force.

Feb 18, 2025

With a Little More Kindness

New food truck helps Maggie Kane ’13 extend her mission of bringing good food and community to people, regardless of their means.

Feb 18, 2025

Home Grown

The Agroecology Education Farm is a place where crops — and possibilities — flourish.

Feb 18, 2025

Paying for the Pantry

Alumnus bolsters Feed the Pack with first endowment.

Feb 14, 2025

For The Love of Waste: A Career Panel Inspiring Sustainability Leaders

On the evening of February 12th, NC State’s Waste Reduction and Recycling office, in collaboration with the Zero Waste Wolves, hosted For the Love of Waste: A Career Panel at Talley Student Union. With 25 engaged attendees, the event provided an inspiring look into the world of waste diversion and sustainability through the lens of…

Feb 11, 2025

Alum Extends Roots to Support Agriculture

CALS alumnus Aaron Blackmon followed his family’s roots in agriculture and found his passion as a farmer and livestock Extension agent.