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Sun rises through the trees - It's Day of Giving - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Innovating for a Better Future

Our faculty are solving urgent challenges at the intersection of the environment, economy and society to ensure a sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future for all.

Meet Dr. Kathryn Stevenson, an associate professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (@ncstateprtm). She is teaming up with educators to create the Ready, Set, Resilience curriculum, using nature-inspired fables to teach kids how to overcome adversity. 🌎 📚

Through story-telling and trauma-informed activities, students learn to cope, build optimism and support one another after natural disasters. 

“What we’ve found is that these fables allow students to explore really heavy topics at a psychologically-safe distance by showing them how nature has adapted to withstand some of the issues they’re dealing with.”

đź”— Click the link in our bio to learn more.
Congratulations to Dr. Lucian Lucia for recently receiving the prestigious TAPPI 2025 Research & Development Division Award and the William H. Aiken Prize. 🎉

His groundbreaking research continues the legacy of innovation in our Department of Forest Biomaterials (@ncstatefb). These awards celebrate innovation and excellence, inspiring researchers to keep pushing boundaries and chasing new discoveries. 

Click the link in the bio to learn more about Dr. Lucian Lucia’s awards.
Meet Dominic Zecca, an #NCState25 graduate who found his passion for conservation and urban water management at NC State. From community college to hands-on research and leadership programs, Dominic is dedicated to protecting our waterways through sustainable solutions. 🌱💧

“Through my time at the College of Natural Resources, I’ve gained both practical skills and theoretical knowledge that directly apply to my career goals in stormwater management and urban water conservation.”

Click the link in the bio to learn more about Dominic Zecca’s passion for conservation at NC State.
What a weekend! We’re so proud of each and every one of our graduates. We can’t wait to see what you #ThinkAndDo next, #NCState25. 🎓🎉