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Happy World Environment Day from your College of Natural Resources family. 🌎 🌿
From mountain trails to lakeside sunsets, every outdoor adventure reminds us why protecting our planet matters. #WorldEnvironmentDay #GreatOutdoorsMonth
📸: Ann Savage, tourism extension associate at NC State
With the Carolina Hurricanes (@canes) soon to skate onto the ice during the Stanley Cup Finals, we are spotlighting some of our College of Natural Resources family who help support the team. 🏒
When he started at NC State in 1996, Dr. Robb Wade worked with NC State Athletics (@packathletics). Starting in 2002, he began teaching students in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (@ncstateprtm).
When not in the classroom, he can be found working as a member of the Hurricanes’ ice crew. Other College of Natural Resources professors who work with the team in various ways include Dr. Kyle Bunds and Dr. Kim Bush.
“I think that this is the best team the Hurricanes have had since they won the Stanley Cup in 2006. We have numerous graduates working in various capacities with the organization.
The sports landscape is changing rapidly and there will undoubtedly be lots of new opportunities with the organization in the coming years. A major championship in Raleigh would be a tremendous way to shine a spotlight on the city, on NC State and on the department.”
With the Canes, Wade assists with visiting team locker room operations, helping maintain the ice, support game-day logistics and ensuring players and staff have what they need throughout the season. His behind-the-scenes experience at marquee events, including the NHL outdoor game at Carter-Finley Stadium and the Stanley Cup Finals, has provided valuable real-world insights that enrich his teaching in his “Event Planning” and “Sport Administration” courses.
Beyond the excitement of game day, his passion is helping students discover their own paths in the sport and event industries. Through industry connections, firsthand stories and practical experience, he works to prepare future professionals for internships, careers and leadership opportunities across the rapidly evolving sports landscape.
Wade is also currently involved in research examining golf expectations and satisfaction, as well as how former student-athletes apply life lessons learned through athletics after graduation.
From #NCStateCNR to Smurfit Westrock, Antonio Suárez Simancas `22 is transforming his passion for sustainable materials into real-world impact.
As a lead R&D scientist, he develops models that help paper mills improve efficiency, reduce costs and advance sustainability efforts across the industry.
"I am fascinated by the process of making paper; it is almost perfect. Knowing I wanted to pursue a graduate degree in this field, the Ph.D. in Forest Biomaterials program at NC State was the obvious choice."
Read more about his story at the link in our bio.
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