Staff

Feb 3, 2022

Robert Scheller Named Associate Dean for Research

Scheller, an internationally-recognized scholar in the field of landscape ecology, brings nearly three decades of research and leadership experience to the position, and the appointment follows a seven-month period of him serving as interim in the role.

Jan 26, 2022

Two Professors Named 2021 AAAS Fellows

Jason Delborne and Mary Watzin, both of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, are among the 564 scientists, engineers and innovators from around the world to be recognized as 2021 AAAS Fellows for their “scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.”

Nov 30, 2021

Building a Better Christmas Tree

NC State researchers are studying Fraser fir Christmas trees to improve their qualities using genetics.

Nov 30, 2021

Is It Too Late to Save the Amazon Rainforest?

Erin Sills, Edwin F. Conger Professor of Forest Economics and head of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State, explores what the future holds for an ecosystem that faces record deforestation rates.

Sep 22, 2021

Grant Will Fund Climate Resilience Strategies for Frontline Communities in the Carolinas

NC State leads a multi-institutional effort to develop climate resilience solutions in frontline communities in the Carolinas.

Jul 21, 2021

Erin Sills Named Head of Forestry Department

Sills, who joined the department in 1997, is recognized internationally for research on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries.

Jul 20, 2021

NC State Professor Named Natural Resources Scientist of the Year

The award honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to North Carolina’s wildlife, habitat and natural resources.

Jul 7, 2021

Human-Driven Habitat Change Leads to Physical, Behavioral Change in Mosquitofish

Human-caused habitat change drives changes in behavior and brain size in Bahamian mosquitofish.

May 31, 2021

Ecology Wildlife Foundation Establishes Three Funds to Support Conservation Research

The Ecology Wildlife Foundation Fund has established three new funds that will support an undergraduate scholarship, graduate fellowship and distinguished professorship in the College of Natural Resources. The undergraduate scholarship and graduate fellowship will support students majoring in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology. The distinguished professorship will support a professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, with preference given to faculty with active research in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology focused on global change and wildlife conservation.

May 7, 2021

Strong Finish

Sirena Rowe, who helped NC State win an NCAA swimming relay title, recounts the highs and lows of her time in college. She graduates with a passion to help others and an eye on the Tokyo Olympics.