Public Engagement
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Ryan engages regularly with journalists and the general public about his work. Browse by category or search for specific items.
Charlotte Talks, WFAE (2025)
Ryan joins other Lumbee academics for a panel discussion on Lumbee federal recognition
This Green Earth (2024)
Ryan is interviewed about his book for This Green Earth, KPCW Utah
American Indian Airwaves (2024)
Ryan is interviewed about his book for American Indian Airwaves, KPFK Los Angeles
Heritage Voices Podcast (2023)
Ryan and Seth Grooms (Lumbee) discuss community-engaged scholarship in environmental science and archaeology
Climate News, WFAE (2023)
Ryan responds to statements by North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson
Environmental Professionals Radio (2022)
Hydrology, the Lumbee Tribe, and Kombucha with Dr. Ryan Emanuel
Border Belt Independent (2022)
Poultry waste plant that has polluted in the past gets new approval in Robeson County
Yale Environment 360 (2022)
Chicken Frenzy: A State Awash in Hog Farms Faces a Poultry Boom
National Geographic (2021)
Where are the U.S.’s natural gas pipelines? Often in vulnerable communities
The State of Things (2020)
Barriers To Tribal Nations’ Involvement In Water Governance Is High