Long View Project

Sep 23, 2025

A More Breathable Raleigh: Muggy, but Not Miserable

When I wrapped the soaked bandana around my dog’s neck, it was still crunchy from the freezer. But now we’ve walked past two houses, and it’s gone limp in the… 

Dec 16, 2024

Saving Earth’s Starry Cathedral

Stars live for millions to trillions of years. But their deaths play out within seconds. For the most massive stars, pressure in the core starts mounting. Star stuff packs tighter… 

Aug 12, 2024

What’s on Tap? Maybe One Day Your Wastewater

JoAnna Klein spoke with environmental historian Matthew Booker and engineer Francis De Los Reyes about the problem of urban waste management. The answer is a lesson in history – and a call to challenge our assumptions about what waste really means to us. 

Jun 13, 2024

Can We Reach Green Goals by 2050? Yes, But It’s Complicated

Jordan Kern models environmental risks, and Harrison Fell studies the economics of energy systems and policy. In November 2023, they shared what they know about what influences energy policies, how those policies play out in society, and why people behave the way they do. In our conversation, they laid out the challenges – and opportunities – that may arise on the journey to a green energy future. 

Mar 27, 2024

Will We Build Cities for Humans or Machines?

In October 2023, JoAnna Klein interviewed research ecologist Adam Terando along with drone aficionado Evan Arnold and public transportation systems researcher Kai Monast about the future of transportation. As climate changes and advanced technology accelerates, they explored a unique opportunity to rethink how people, goods and ideas move around the world. 

Feb 22, 2024

Will Our Best Teachers Be Robots?

In August 2023, JoAnna Klein interviewed James Lester and Noboru Matsuda, researchers in computer science and education at NC State. They talked about the state of AI and education today and where they see it heading in the future – near and far, for better or worse.  

Nov 16, 2023

NC State Envisions Urban Futures

On October 18, NC State hosted the Envisioning Urban Futures event, a collaborative effort of the the Long View Project, the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs, the NC State University Libraries, Arts NC State and NC State College of Design's Initiative for Community Growth and Development. Together, they invited participants to explore cities of the near and distant future.