Engaging Leaders Program
The College of Natural Resources (CNR) Engaging Leaders Program aims to develop students by equipping them with the confidence and capacity to collaborate with diverse communities.
Each year, we select up to 20 students to participate this unique program. Students do not need to have prior leadership experience, and we value students with a strong desire to grow personally and professionally. The program is open to freshman, off-campus transfer and on-campus transfer students.
About the Program
Throughout the year, Engaging Leaders attend sessions to help them better understand their personal leadership style, strengths and weaknesses. They also learn essential skills for working in diverse groups, communicating effectively, and project planning.
Benefits of Becoming an Engaging Leader
- Become part of our diverse and supportive EL community and build relationships with your CNR peers from around the country and the world
- Learn how you can best utilize and improve your unique skills and strengths to prepare you for future leadership positions both on campus and in the professional world
- Enhance your cultural and social sensitivity and learn to appreciate and encourage diversity and inclusion as both a leader and group member
- Understand different communication styles and develop the skills necessary to work and communicate well with a variety of individuals
- Get connected to community service, professional development, and academic opportunities around the college and all of NC State
- Learn professionalism for academic and work environments, and the skills you need to impress future employers
Key Components of the Program Include:
- Membership in a supportive community of dedicated leaders representing all majors within CNR
- One-on-one mentorship with a Buzzard Fellow
- Tools to help identify personal leadership styles, strengths, and cultural skills
- Mentoring and guidance from coordinator
- Monthly leadership seminars
- Engagement activities such as a networking dinner
Yesterday, Tommy the Therapy Dog from @ncstatecounseling made a visit to the College of Natural Resources. ❤️🐾
This morning, we held the kickoff to GIS Week at @ncstate in Jordan Hall.
GIS Week is an accessible learning and professional development series centered around geospatial analytics and spatial data science. It is held by the Geospatial Graduate Student Organization, a non-profit that provides enrichment to students in #NCStateCNR`s Center for Geospatial Analytics.
Check out the week`s events through the link in our bio.
Happy National Take A Hike Day! Here are four of our favorite places in Raleigh to get outdoors and enjoy fall foliage at its peak. 🍁🍂🥾 #TakeAHikeDay
Rick Conner, a senior majoring in paper science and engineering (@ncstatefb), was one of 46 students to travel to Finland as part of the most recent Paper International Experience (PIE).
"One thing that I learned about myself is that I absolutely love the paper industry and am excited to see what new innovations will present themselves in the next 30 or so years. The trip had our group visiting both active production sites and research and development sites, and some of the lectures had me excited about the future of sustainable manufacturing."
Learn more about Rick`s study abroad experience through the link in our bio.
📸; Rick Conner (far right) with other NC State students as they prepare to embark on their study abroad journey.
Ellie Whittington ‘20 combined her passion for sports and journalism and now works as a social media freelancer for @nbcsports, covering mega sporting events like the Olympics.
Since the start of her career, Whittington, an @ncstateprtm alumna, has been given the extraordinary opportunity to cover not one, but three, Olympics games. Covering the games not only hits home to her research as a former graduate student, but it has also allowed her to give a platform to lesser-known sports and athletes.
“It’s really big when you have family in the stands, so that was really special to see these parents that had never watched their child compete in the Olympics. Even if they were in the games in 2021, they were allowed to be there this time. So, seeing these families be able to cheer on and be there in person was really cool.” —@theellietimes
Check out the link in our bio to learn more about Ellie`s journey.
Congratulations to our very own Maria Gonzalez, a Three Minute Thesis finalist who presented her research yesterday at Hunt Library. 🙌
Maria, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Forest Biomaterials (@ncstatefb), has been researching how to enhance press dewatering through electromechanical technologies. Press dewatering is a process that uses a press to separate liquids from solids in materials such as sludge. Co-chair for her research focus is Dr. Richard Venditti, the Elis-Signe Olsson professor of pulp and paper science and technology in #NCStateCNR’s forest biomaterials program.
@ncstategradschool
Recently, students in our James Buzzard Leadership Development Program had the incredible opportunity to travel to Washington D.C.
During the three-day trip, they explored the nation`s capital and engaged with leaders from various fields, including leaders from British Embassy Washington (@ukinusa), The George Washington University (@gwuniversity), @capitalonearena, @u.s.forestservice
and @usdagov.
📹: @juana_estelita and @jacksongill1
Meet Matthew Menon, a sophomore double majoring in environmental sciences and statistics. 📚🐺
Students, like Matthew, who are enrolled in NR 350: International Sustainable Resource Use have the chance to learn more about a global perspective of sustainability by traveling to the Scandinavian countries of North Europe.
“I chose to study abroad because I am interested in using statistical methods and data science for environmental applications, and I knew I wanted to gain a global perspective on the primary issues surrounding the environment through a program such as study abroad.”
Click the link in our bio to learn more about Matthew’s study abroad adventures.
A group of five #NCStateCNR students recently had the amazing opportunity to travel to @thewildlifesociety’s annual conference. The conference is one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals and supporters in North America, and it spotlights the latest advancements in wildlife management and research.
At the conference, students had the opportunity to present research from their internships with the college’s Doris Duke Conservation Scholars program. They also attended networking events and attended talks by researchers across the country.
Scenes from another successful #PackAppreciation Day and Chancellor Randy Woodson’s final fall address. 📸
#NCStateRedWhite @ncstate
The wonderful sounds of Rolleo. 🪓🏹🪚
Congratulations again to @ncsuforestryclub for taking first place! 🙌
