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Jan 5, 2026

Radicle 101: Learning Feels Different Until You Crack the Seed Coat

At some point this semester, you might think: My view is simple: if online tools can meet many individual learning goals, then in-person learning should mean something special. In this class, that means connecting. That means showing up, working with others, practicing discussion and public speaking, and learning how to make decisions when there’s no…

Oct 29, 2025

Episode Title: All That Water’s Got to Go Somewhere

A Meeting Reiagined as a Parks & Recreation episode: Bethany Cutts, October 28, 2025 Resources & Readings NC Flood Resilience Blueprint: https://www.deq.nc.gov/energy-climate/flood-resiliency-blueprint
Locaation Matters

Jul 21, 2025

Why My Research Matters

American Scientist is a public-facing magazine filled articles written by scientists. I used their recent “Your Science Is Important” call to write the following short explanation of why I think what I do matters. Since most of my scientific approach is focused on “passing the mic” to people with firsthand experience, this was very uncomfortable…

Jun 20, 2025

The People’s Hearing – A Trip Highlighting Environmental Justice

On June 11th, NC C-CAPE attended the People’s Hearing in Greensboro, NC. This event consisted of narratives highlighting determination, hard work, bravery, and pioneering in the field of Environmental Justice. What will forever stick with me and be poured into every project that I put my energy into is the concept of truth-telling, a storytelling…

Jun 17, 2025

IASNR-Vancouver, Canada

Reflections from IASNR 2025: Arts-Based Research, Talking Circles, and Trees in Vancouver By Kayla Gilligan, PhD Student, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Last week, I had the absolute privilege of attending the 2025 International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) conference in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. IASNR brings together social and natural scientists from…

Jun 9, 2025

New Find: Climate Podcast

Need something new to listen to? Heading for a roadtrip to the coast or mountains? Check out America Adapts — The Climate Change Podcast that covers the idea of how society can adapt to the ever-changing climate. Through various episodes, you can learn about different aspects of climate adaptation: policy, real estate & climate modeling.…

May 30, 2025

Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Educational Resources

Summer’s approaching and algal bloom season is upon us. Being able to identify, report & track algal blooms is essential in combating health and economic impacts that have the power to alter livelihoods. Stay informed and vigilant! Below are tools/resource pages that have reporting forms, HAB educational materials & identification guides/factsheets. These are broken into…

May 21, 2025

Mapping Change: Our Work with the Pappas Real Estate Development Program

Ever wondered where you can find us in action? We were thrilled to discover that the Pappas Real Estate Development Program at NC State has featured our team’s work on their website! It’s a proud moment to see this project spotlighted, especially because it reflects the creativity, persistence, and collaboration that went into it. This…

May 20, 2025

Nicole Garcia

As a recent graduate from NC State with a B.S. in Environmental Sciences, my goal is to make environmental data more accessible, actionable, and community-centered. I am especially interested in the intersections of climate change & public health and how public communication/storytelling can build trust and drive change at the local level. Throughout my undergraduate…

May 20, 2025

Joey Vela

I am a recent graduate of NC State, where I studied Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies with a self-designed concentration in Sustainable City Planning. My experiences in and out of the classroom have led me to develop a passion for equal public service provisions and public policy alternatives that work for all. I care about…