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Nov 19, 2025

Thinking Big for a Global Blue Economy

At NC State’s fifth annual Blue Economy workshop, innovators worked together to tackle the challenges facing our coasts.
The Artist's Backyard, located between Turlington and Owens residence halls

Sep 25, 2025

Sustainable Spaces by NC State Students

Explore sustainable spaces on campus built by NC State students.

Jan 31, 2024

Tuffy Tumbler Triumphs at Make-A-Thon

A marine, earth and atmospheric sciences student was part of the winning team at NC State's 2024 Make-A-Thon sustainability innovation challenge.

Groups of Make-A-Thon students work on their projects

Feb 7, 2023

Waste Solutions Are Big Winners at 2023 Make-A-Thon

Sciences students competed and won at this year's Make-A-Thon sustainability challenge.
Loujain Al Samara in front of the Belltower in her cap and gown

May 6, 2022

A Perfect Circle: Loujain Al Samara

Park Scholar and biological sciences major Loujain Al Samara ’22 will graduate on May 7 with a new understanding of herself and of the world.
NC State gateway at sunset

Nov 18, 2021

NC State’s SDG Initiative: First Semester Recap

NC State launched a campus programming initiative during the fall 2021 semester to educate students on the Sustainable Development Goals.
The four Make-A-Thon student winners pose together

Feb 4, 2021

Make-A-Thon Goes Virtual

A virtual event didn't stop students from developing real-world sustainability solutions.
Kelsey Shevlin

Jan 31, 2018

Student Launches Composting Program in Campus Apartments

Residents of Wolf Village Apartments have access to kitchen composting courtesy of a compost collection program started by a Sciences student.

Feb 22, 2017

Symposium Highlights NC State Research on Toxic Metals

A Feb. 16 research symposium hosted by NC State's Center for Human Health and the Environment explored multiple dimensions of humanity's toxic metal challenge.
Talley Student Union

Jun 23, 2016

Talley Student Union Showcases Aquaponic Display

A Biological Sciences faculty member is helping students learn about sustainability with a 800-gallon aquaponics system on display in the Talley Student Union.