Sustainable Futures Initiative

Mar 17, 2024

No Trees at Sea

Sandy Wright ‘67 recounts his time at sea with fellow classmates as they embarked on secret voyages to safeguard the United States from nuclear war.

Mar 17, 2024

Using Stats to Protect Oceans

Shu Yang and Brian Reich use statistics to determine whether conservation efforts are working.

Mar 17, 2024

New Partnership Supports Workforce Pathways for Youth in Parks and Recreation

NC State has partnered with the National Recreation and Park Association to deliver job training and develop summer and year-round workforce pathway opportunities for youth.

pricing the priceless book cover and author spencer banzhoff

Mar 17, 2024

Exploring the Emergence of Environmental Economics

Spencer Banzhaf, director of the Center for Environmental and Resource Economics Policy, looks at the intersection of economics and the environment in his new book, Pricing the Priceless.

Mar 17, 2024

Only A Few Days Remain Until the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum

Only a few days remain to reserve your spot for the 2024 Emerging Issues Forum, “Weathering Financial Storms: A Resilient Future for North Carolina Families,” taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the NC State University McKimmon Center.

Mar 17, 2024

How Trees Survive in Winter

Trees have developed a number of adaptations over the centuries to endure freezing temperatures, heavy snow and strong winds.

Mar 17, 2024

Tuffy Tumbler Triumphs at Make-A-Thon

Learn more about NC State Make-A-Thon’s winning idea and team from the 2024 sustainability innovation competition.

Mar 17, 2024

Make-A-Thon 2024: Innovation for Good

Discover the winning solutions to Make-A-Thon 2024, NC State’s annual sustainability innovation competition.

Mar 17, 2024

Park Scholar Niveda Mahesh Seeks to Create Sustainable Change

Mahesh, a freshman studying paper science and engineering at NC State, is the founder and president of the nonprofit organization 4Girls 4Change.

Mar 17, 2024

Sustainability Awards Accepting Nominations

The Sustainability Awards is accepting nominations through Feb. 28. Nominate an employee, student, department, student group or project at NC State or outstanding efforts to advance sustainability.