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Jan 30, 2026

Niveda Mahesh: Far from Home, Close to Purpose

When I accepted my offer for a 12-week Research & Development internship at Procter & Gamble back in December 2024, I had no idea just how transformative the experience would…
A group of people stands together in a sunny forest, dressed in outdoor gear and facing the camera. Orange-and-black butterflies fly around them, giving the scene a lively, celebratory feel.

Jan 23, 2026

Grand North American Migrations

Drs. Kelly Oten (FER) and Steve Frank (DEPP) led 12 students on a Study Abroad program to Mexico from January 3–10, 2026. The group spent three days in central Mexico…
A power plant with cooling towers emitting steam under a cloudy sky.

Jan 16, 2026

Expert Warns EPA Policy Shift Could Undermine Benefits of Clean Air Rules

NC State professor Jennifer Richmond-Bryant warns that the EPA’s new policy downplays the health and economic benefits of air pollution regulations, potentially weakening public support and harming vulnerable communities.
Two photos shown side by side. Left: Five women stand together outdoors on a university campus walkway, smiling at the camera, with autumn trees and academic buildings in the background. Right: An indoor academic setting where a woman presents a research poster on a stand while speaking with two attendees, all standing near wooden doors in a conference or symposium space.

Jan 16, 2026

Emy Tran: Navigating Eco-Emotions in a Rapidly Changing World

Coming into college four years ago, I never would have expected that studying natural resources would mean learning just as much about emotions as it does about ecosystems. However, all…

Jan 8, 2026

Abby Johnson ’25 Turns Passion Into Purpose Through Scholarship Support

With support from the Carroll and Dawn Mann Wildlife Conservation Scholarship, Johnson gained hands-on experience at NC State and built connections that launched her conservation career.

Dec 11, 2025

Matthew Kearns: Cinderella, Dressed in (Neon) Yella

Over the summer, I spent most of my time suspended in the classic fairy tale Cinderella. Unfortunately for me though, I was not assisted by crafty talking mice, nor was…

Dec 5, 2025

Sage Boettcher: From Forest Streams to Biofilters

When I first set foot in the NC State Environmental Technology Management SURE Program, I envisioned a summer immersed in Schenck Forest’s tranquil streams, studying how urbanization impacts water quality.…
A group of students stand together by a lake during autumn, with warm sunset light and colorful fall trees in the background. - FER GSA Group Camping Trip - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Nov 24, 2025

FER GSA Group Camping Trip

The department’s Graduate Student Association organized an overnight camping trip at Jordan Lake State Recreation Center in early November (November 8 & 9). We kicked-off the trip with a picnic…
A calm, green swamp scene with turtles sunning on a log, cypress trees draped in moss, and still water covered in patches of algae and duckweed. - Akshita Govindaraj - Resilience and Roots: A Summer in Gates County - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Nov 21, 2025

Akshita Govindaraj – Resilience and Roots: A Summer in Gates County

Cloudy skies, sound of light drizzle, swaying pine forests, and the quiet stillness of Merchants Millpond. These are just some of the images that come to mind when I think…
Jenna Birkevaag smiling next to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission sign - Jenna Birkevaag: NCWRC - Managing People Not Wildlife - Forestry and Environmental Resources NC State University

Nov 7, 2025

Jenna Birkevaag: NCWRC – Managing People Not Wildlife

My internship started at 10 pm the night before my first day with my roommates. We decided to go and scout out my parking spot for my first day that…