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Brickyard Gets New Gardens To Manage Rainfall
NC State’s Facilities Division is installing a new series of sustainable landscapes to mitigate flooding on and near the Brickyard.
Finding GenX
While searching for sources of bromide in the Cape Fear River watershed nearly five years ago, NC State environmental engineer Detlef Knappe and his team found more than they were looking for: high concentrations of a number of unexpected industrial chemicals in drinking water, including one — GenX — that has entered the popular vernacular in North Carolina.
New Research Shows Water Use Impacted by the Shape of Our Cities
Georgina Sanchez, Ph.D. student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, is using geospatial analytics to understand water demand in the Southeast. Her latest findings: urban developments with simpler shapes use less water.
These Floating Islands May Improve Water Quality
NC State students are using campus stormwater ponds to test whether floating islands of plants can improve water quality.
Campus Energy, Water Savings Continue in 2017 Fiscal Year
NC State Energy Management released the university's 2017 Strategic Energy and Water Report, which features the university's latest progress toward energy and water savings goals.
Protecting Water Quality
Chris Osburn studies the chemistry of lake ecosystems to gather information that policymakers can use to protect water quality.
Senior Design Program Focuses on Real-World Engineering
For more than 50 years, the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering’s Senior Design Program has engaged students in meaningful projects that benefit communities across the state.
New Program Fosters Collaboration Between Students and Industry
A new undergraduate scholars program in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering will give students the opportunity to work outside the classroom on real-world problems.
Carrying Water for a Cause
How fast can you carry 5 liters of water for a mile? Find out on Centennial Campus’ Oval on Sunday, March 26, and help raise funds and awareness for NC State’s Wine to Water chapter.
How Living Structures Can Better Protect Our Coastline
Researchers are issuing guidelines to create more effective “living shorelines” that protect against coastal erosion while improving environmental quality.