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North Carolina Facility Management Division Sign - Haley Pierce: Sustainability with State Government - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Nov 17, 2023

Haley Pierce: Sustainability with State Government

The stress of the summer internship hunt is real, but throughout the process, I kept hearing from friends, it’ll all work out the way it’s supposed to. In my professional…
NC State graduate Chelly Sundermeyer sitting in front of a sign outside the Federal Highway Administration Colorado Division - Online Distance Education Paves the Way - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Nov 8, 2023

Online Distance Education Program Paves the Way

NC State graduate Chelly Sundermeyer recently completed the Online Distance and Education Master of Environmental Assessment program. Learn more about Sundermeyer’s experiences and her role as an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Federal Highway Administration Colorado Division!

Oct 27, 2023

Linda Posada: I Used Sewage Water to Biodegrade Single-Use Plastic Cups!

Did you know that sewage water can be used to test the environmental impact of your single-use plastic cups? I know this may sound strange, but I can explain! This…
Two women pose - Seen in Science - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Sep 25, 2023

Seen in Science

Students start a nonprofit to address concerns of researchers from marginalized communities.
An aerial view of a forest in the fall - Fall Foliage in North Carolina: What to Expect This Year - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Sep 22, 2023

Fall Foliage in North Carolina: What to Expect This Year

Fall foliage could peak as early as mid-October in North Carolina, according to NC State forestry expert Robert Bardon.
Ryn Flood - Ryn Flood: Falling Back in Love with Learning at NCMNS - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Sep 18, 2023

Ryn Flood: Falling Back in Love with Learning at NCMNS

If you had asked me ten years ago what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have said something such as a teacher or a gardener. Little…
woolly adelgid - Canopy Gaps Help Eastern Hemlock Outlast Invasive Insect - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Sep 18, 2023

Canopy Gaps Help Eastern Hemlock Outlast Invasive Insect

Gaps in the forest canopy help eastern hemlocks withstand infestation by the woolly adelgid.

Sep 1, 2023

Olivia Walsh: What it really means to work in Environmental, Social, & Governance

Climate Change is real, you better believe it. I am Olivia Walsh, a double major in Environmental Science and Business at NC State. I am currently participating in an internship…

Sep 1, 2023

How Wildfires Impact Wildlife

Wildfires can not only wreak havoc on human communities, but they can also affect wildlife and their habitats.
Forest fire - Climate Change is Increasing Wildfire Risks for Forests. What Can We Do About it? - Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Aug 14, 2023

Climate Change Is Increasing Wildfire Risks for Forests. What Can We Do About It?

An NC State researcher’s work not only offers a glimpse at what wildfire risks might look like under climate change, but also offers insight into the costs and benefits of solutions for mitigating those risks.