News and Updates

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Jan 20, 2021

More time outdoors, with others needed to lower stress among college students

Our research investigating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on college students was featured on WRAL news. The same research was also featured on other news sites.

Students walk on a campus - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 11, 2020

Social justice scholars help instructors deepen diversity

Wolf pup - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 23, 2020

YouTube could be effective wolf conservation tool, research says

Our study of the impact of YouTube videos on attitudes towards wolves was featured in many news outlets, including: The Independent Environmental News Network Yahoo News MSN News NC State News

Parks during the COVID-19 pandemic - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 21, 2020

As NC parks re-open, officials tackle new challenges

This article features Lincoln discussing some of the challenges parks face as the attempt to re-open during the COVID-19 pandemic – and the consequences that might arise if parks remain closed.

May 4, 2020

Citizen Science for All!

Check out our research team’s video highlighting the value of inclusive citizen science, part of the STEM for All Multiplex Initiative:

Jan 7, 2020

Clemson researchers provide vital tiger conservation research

Learn more about this article here.

Mariela, Gwynn and Lauren with SCHOLE pamphlet - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 26, 2019

New research helps students and faculty navigate academic life

Aug 7, 2019

The complicated relationship between city parks and crime

This interview on Sirius XM’s BYU Radio (hosted by Julie Rose) features Lincoln discussing our recent studies of connections between parks and crime. The segment can be heard here.

Moyamba District - The Larson Lab @ NCSU - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 10, 2019

Wildlife adapts to human-impacted habitat

Some of our research and insights related to human-wildlife conflict was discussed in this story on Mongabay:

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Jun 25, 2019

Can parks help cities fight crime?

Our article in The Conversation highlights the impacts of parks and green space on crime in cities: The same study was featured in other outlets such as: