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Three visitors overlook a green wetland from a wooden boardwalk, reading an interpretive sign beneath a bright, partly cloudy sky.

Sep 4, 2026

Ella Graham: Hooked on North Carolina Aquariums

I am fortunate enough to have grown up with the Pine Knoll Shores (PKS) aquarium in my backyard, and since working there this summer, I’ve realized that I have seriously underestimated its worth. Not only do I get to wear cargo shorts all summer long (fun, right?), but I get to play an active part…
Snow-capped mountains rise above a calm blue lake beneath scattered clouds, with forested shores framing a peaceful wilderness scene.

Aug 14, 2026

Noelle Doucette: Lessons from the Land and the People of the Kenai Peninsula

When I told my family and friends that I had been offered a 12-week internship with the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust as a Communications and Development assistant, their reactions ranged from amusement to concern to disbelief. The two questions I was asked most frequently were: what will you be doing, and what made you want…
A group of smiling hikers pose for a selfie in a lush, green forest. They are wearing casual outdoor clothing and backpacks, conveying a sense of adventure.

Apr 24, 2026

From the Andes to the Amazon: A Journey Through Ecuador

By: Alex Shelton This year, my spring break was a little different than most. Instead of a week of leisure, I spent ten days with 13 other students and two faculty leaders traveling through the beautiful country of Ecuador. The trip was organized as part of the requirements for the Tropical Wildlife Ecology course offered…

Apr 8, 2026

What Are the Worst Trees for Allergies?

Hardwood trees are the main source of spring allergies, releasing pollen from February through May that can trigger respiratory symptoms.

Mar 23, 2026

Last Stand on the Rio Grande: Pollution, Drought and a Species on the Brink

The Rio Grande cooter faces habitat loss, human impacts and environmental challenges. Learn how researchers are studying the species to protect its future.

Mar 17, 2026

Day of Giving Donors Make Life-Changing Experiences Possible

Support from Day of Giving enables the College of Natural Resources to provide high-impact learning experiences that prepare students to tackle real-world environmental and conservation challenges.

Feb 20, 2026

Cate Hawting: A Summer of (Crystal) Growth

Looking around the lobby of Engineering Hall that rainy Thursday morning, something took me back to elementary school. Maybe it was the plunge into an unfamiliar place, or maybe just the first day nerves. Either way, as we stood in that shiny new building nervously waiting to be picked up by our graduate student mentors,…
Dean Myron Floyd stopped by Roland Kays’s exhibit at the 2026 Envisioning Urban Futures Conference, where his research was brought to life by a coyote specimen on loan from the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Dr. Kays presented data illustrating the coyote’s expanding territory across the U.S., sparking a conversation on the challenges of urban management. His work highlighted critical issues such as behavioral adaptations, population control limitations, and human-wildlife conflict cases involving coyote interactions with domesticated dogs on-leash.

Feb 5, 2026

FER Explores the Future of Cities at NC State Symposium

Written by: Nicole Mihnovets On Wednesday, January 28th, several members of the Forestry and Environmental Resources Department gathered at the Hunt Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus for the thought-provoking symposium, “Envisioning Urban Futures: More-Than-Human Cities.” Jointly organized by the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs and NC State University Libraries, the event challenged attendees to…

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 be. It was exciting—and a little nerve-wracking—knowing I’d be spending the summer in Cincinnati, Ohio, the farthest I’d ever been from home. But by the…
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 visiting high-elevation oyamel fir forests, where millions of overwintering monarch butterflies roost—an unforgettable experience that connected migration, conservation, and one of nature’s most remarkable phenomena.…