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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…

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.…
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 this time later, it’s become clearer and clearer: environmental issues aren’t just changing landscapes, they’re changing us. For my external learning experience, I am continuing…

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 I adorned with custom glass slippers and a billowing ball gown, or bestowed with a magical pumpkin carriage to escort me to wherever my heart…

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. I expected to wade through creek beds, collecting samples and observing nature’s subtle responses to development. And for a while, that’s exactly what I did.…
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 lunch and then headed to Parkers Creek Campground to set-up camp.  The weather couldn’t have been better with high 60s and sunny skies – and…
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 about my summer in Gates County. Tucked away in northeastern North Carolina, Gates is a small, rural county where community bonds run deep and the…