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Meet Addison Selna, a new graduate of the collegeโs parks, recreation and tourism program (@ncstateprtm). This summer, he is wrapping up the last step of his college journey: working as an outreach and operations intern at Glass Half Full (@glasshalffull.co) in New Orleans.
Addison is currently creating public-facing marketing and informational material to educate the public on how the company can be a recycling solution for the community, and to illustrate the impacts of its coastal restoration work. Along with the outreach side of his role, Addison also works day-to-day operations at the collection and recycling facilities, which includes running pickup routes, assisting with community dropoff events, working on the processing floor and assisting with machine maintenance.
โThis internship has done a great job at exposing me to the vast intersection of green business, environmentalism, and community engagement. Glass Half Full is a mission-driven, for-profit company.
Seeing the way the company balances making money, protecting the environment and supporting the community has offered me knowledge and understanding that business is not an enemy of conservation and the two can very successfully go hand in hand. In my role, I have also greatly strengthened my ability to present information to the public, and I feel more confident in my technical skills that are applied to the work in the field and on the floor.โ
๐ธ: @addisonselna

Meet Fred Lybrand, a rising sophomore majoring in paper science and engineering. ๐
A native of New Hampshire, Lybrand is one of a few out-of-state students to be awarded a full-ride scholarship to NC State through #NCStateCNR`s โPaper Super Scholarsโ program.
"The enthusiasm of the faculty and staff, especially Med Byrd and Angie Rush, was something I had not seen in any other program. All of the students seemed to love the program and everyone had an internship offer.
Once I saw the โWolfPack Babyโ pilot plant, I was sold. Regardless of the scholarship, I knew I was going to come to NC State to study."

Happy Fourth of July from the College of Natural Resources! ๐บ๐ธ ๐บ

Meet Rylee Miller, a rising sophomore majoring in paper science and engineering in the Department of Forest Biomaterials (@ncstatefb). This summer, she is working as a power and recovery engineering intern with International Paper in Riegelwood, North Carolina.
Through late July, Rylee is focusing primarily on the millโs power boilers, turbines, and recovery boilers that are used to provide energy, steam, and green liquor. She is also responsible for items such as routine sampling and testing, working with the process engineers on various projects, and expanding the millโs real-time process visualization database.
โThis internship has taught me the importance of putting yourself out there, asking questions, and getting involved. While it can often be comfortable to work from your office, others notice when you take initiative to go out and help and are genuinely interested in the process.
Hard work goes a long way, and being enthusiastic about tasks that others find cumbersome, tedious, or frustrating makes the experience more enjoyable and helps you play a valuable role in mill operations.
Beyond these life lessons, this internship has also taught me practical skills that will be helpful in my future career as an engineer, such as sampling and testing, various digital tools, and how specific equipment works.โ
๐ธ: @ryleermiller

Over the next couple of months, we will be highlighting several #NCStateCNR students and their summer internship experiences. ๐บ๐พ
Meet Addison Sepesi, a rising senior majoring in sustainable materials and technology in the Department of Forest Biomaterials (@ncstatefb). ๐ This summer, she is working as a continuous improvement intern with Columbia Forest Products in Chatham, Virginia.
Through August, Addison is working to set up standardized work practices and going through problem solving to continuously improve operations around Columbia Forest Products.
โThis internship has significantly enhanced my problem-solving skills by teaching me a structured, step-by-step approach and how to effectively identify root causes. Iโve learned to implement targeted countermeasures that drive measurable improvements and observed firsthand how standardized practices can streamline workflows and reduce operator strain.
My time at Columbia Forest Products has also provided valuable exposure to the manufacturing industry, allowing me to explore potential career paths. Additionally, Iโve developed foundational management skills and gained confidence in public speaking through regular participation in team meetings and presentations.โ
๐ธ: @Addison.Sepesi

Since his graduation in 1976, George Melton has used his degree in forestry from the NC State College of Natural Resources to pursue an impactful and rewarding career in agriculture. ๐ฑ ๐ณ
Melton has been involved in agriculture development efforts in communities impacted by war all over the world. โChoosing to major in forestry at NC State was one of the best decisions I have made.โ
To learn more about George, check out the link in our bio.
๐ธ: George Melton (left) with Malek Dowengen, who he hired to construct a wool processing center in Afghanistan as part of the Sheep to Shop project.

On this #NationalHydrationDay, we encourage you to make sure you are drinking plenty of water, even if you don`t feel thirsty. ๐ฐ
According to our resident expert Dr. Aaron Hipp, it`s crucial to maintain your hydration levels and prevent heat-related illnesses. For the average adult whoโs working or exercising outdoors, itโs recommended to drink one cup of water every 15-20 minutes.
๐ Check out the link in our bio to learn more on how to stay cool this summer.

We`re in a summer state of mind. โ๏ธ
#NCStateOnCampus #FirstDayOfSummer

Our own Dr. Nathalie Lavoine has been awarded the CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation (@nsfgov) to honor her early career work with cellulose nanocrystals.
Lavoine has written and contributed to over 50 peer reviewed publications and has made large strides in the field of sustainable nanomaterials.
โThis award not only provides crucial resources to pursue innovative research but also empowers me to mentor the next generation of scientists and scholars."
To learn more about Dr. Lavoine, check out the link in our bio.

Meet Emily Prickett, a recent graduate of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (@ncstateprtm). ๐๐ ๐ฅพ
Emily is passionate about making a positive impact and sees the potential tourism has to improve the lives of people in different communities.
Before graduation, she worked as a research assistant with NC State Tourism Extension and interned with two different destination marketing organizations. Emily is excited to further her career in tourism marketing, hoping to promote the positive changes she wants to see in the world.
To learn more about Emily, check out the link in our bio.
๐ธ: @em_prickett24

From May 27 through May 30, five graduate students from the college, along with seven NC State Extension Forestry professionals, participated in the Broadening Extension through Student Training (BEST) programโan innovative professional development initiative hosted at @pennstate.
Students had the opportunity to learn directly from seasoned Extension professionals from both Penn State and NC State, gaining insight into the diverse career paths and opportunities available within the Extension system. At the end of the program, students received a certificate recognizing their successful completion of 20 hours of professional training.
To read more about their trip, check out the link in our bio.

Congratulations to our own Dr. Zakiya Leggett, who was recently named to the governing board of the @ecologicalsociety. ๐
With 30 years of experience in ecological research, mentorship and career development, she continues to make a lasting impact. ๐๐
Dr. Leggett has been a driving force in expanding access to ecology and conservation for emerging scholars. Her work with Citizen Science Campus and leadership programs like the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program has helped shape the next generation of environmental scientists and advocates.
Click the link in the bio to learn more about Dr. Leggett.
