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a young man lies back on the grass in a wooded area with his eyes closed, apparently listening to his surroundings

Aug 5, 2026

Study Suggests Natural Sounds Help Us Feel More Attached to Specific Places

A new study suggests the sounds around us have a significant impact on how we feel about physical spaces, with natural sounds – such as birdsong – associated with a greater sense of attachment to a given place.
a man peers down through his glasses as if struggling to read something

Apr 14, 2026

Too Dark? Too Bright? Scientists Need Your Help to Make Reading Easier

Scientists are recruiting people around the world to take part in a participatory science project to help answer research questions about physical challenges that can affect our ability to read in different settings, such as glare and font size.
Young man reaching for an item in the refrigerator

Feb 10, 2026

Fridge Factor Opens the Door for NC State Students To Become Citizen Scientists

Food scientists in CALS created Fridge Factor, the 2026 Pack Science Challenge. They’re recruiting 250 NC State students to collect data on food storage, disposal and safety.

Jan 20, 2026

GOHA Student Spotlight – Seana Finn

Seana Finn was a recipient of the 2025 Participatory Sciences Microgrants, where she partnered with community members to perform DIY screening for wastewater contamination in Eastern North Carolina. Learn more about Seana and how the Global One Health Academy helped support her community-engaged research.

Feb 24, 2025

Test your tap water for the Pack Science Challenge, March 17-21

Do some science and have some fun—it’s time to register for the spring 2025 Pack Science Challenge! The annual challenge engages students as collaborators in scientific research about their environment.  This year’s challenge runs March 17-21 and supports the project STATE H2O: Student-led Testing & Assessment of Toxic Elements in tap water. By collecting and filtering water…

Dec 18, 2024

Announcing Recipients of the Participatory Sciences Microgrants

The Global One Health Academy partnered with Citizen Science Campus to offer Participatory Science Microgrants to advance graduate research that utilizes participatory science approaches and/or advances the field of participatory…
The NC State Belltower at dusk and night.

Oct 23, 2024

New Certificate Prepares Grad Students to Engage Public in Research

The 12-credit certificate covers the fundamentals of participatory sciences and provides experiential learning opportunities for students.

Jun 19, 2024

Introducing the Participatory Sciences Graduate Certificate

The Global One Health Academy is excited to announce the Participatory Science Graduate Certificate developed in partnership with Citizen Science Campus.
A total solar eclipse is seen on Monday, August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon.

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.

Mar 5, 2024

Using iNaturalist to Investigate Our Bee Campus

Join the NC State Campus Bee competition using iNaturalist this April to collect data on campus bees and win a “sweet” prize.