citizen science

Apr 2, 2024

Mating, Galloping and Vocalizing: Animal Behavior During Eclipses

We might not be on the path of totality for the April 8 eclipse, but our scientists will be. A group of NC State researchers are heading to Texas to study animals' reactions to the phenomenon.

Jun 21, 2017

17 Highlights of Our Extraordinary 2016-17

The just-ended school year had so many amazing highlights that it was hard to pick just a few. Find out why it was one of our best ever.

Apr 4, 2017

Compete and Win Prizes by Capturing Wildlife (With Your Phone)

See who can capture the most photos of wildlife and plants across the Triangle as part of this year’s City Nature Challenge, which runs April 14-18.

Oct 17, 2016

Citizen Scientists Needed to Find NC’s Candid Critters

North Carolina scientists are looking for volunteers to help with the largest-ever camera trap study of wildlife. Find out how you can get involved.

Aug 17, 2016

Take a Walk on the Wild Side of Your Campus

Through the Wolfpack Citizen Science Challenge, students, faculty and staff can borrow camera traps to make discoveries about the mammals that live right here on campus.

Aug 26, 2015

Citizen Science Effort Highlights How Little We Know About Life in Our Own Homes

An NC State citizen science project has discovered of thousands of unidentified species living in and around homes in the United States.

Aug 6, 2015

The Ecology of the Future and the Future of Ecology

NC State biologists are working with underrepresented college students and designing citizen science tools to give middle school students everywhere the chance to be involved in scientific discovery.