Graduate Student Profiles
Grad Student Profile – Luis Ibarra
Luis Ibarra is working on a PhD in Forestry and Environmental Resources under the direction of Dr. Gary Hodge in CAMCORE. His interests in forestry stem from a childhood in a forested region of the south of Chile, called Lake […]
Grad Student Profile – Kyle Goeke Dee
Grad Student Profile – Kyle Goeke Dee I grew up just outside of Washington, D.C. in northern Virginia. Growing up in the suburbs adjacent to a large city, my exposure to natural ecosystems was limited and I didn’t truly begin […]
Austin Thomas – Doctoral Student
Austin Thomas, a second year PhD student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, is studying plant response to insect damage, particularly adelgids on Eastern Hemlock and Fraser Fir. He chose to come to NC State and to work under Dr. […]
Building a Sound Map of Raleigh – For Science
Sound can affect everything from human health to the well-being of wildlife, but there is very little data on the levels and types of sound in U.S. cities.
New Research Shows Water Use Impacted by the Shape of Our Cities
Georgina Sanchez, Ph.D. student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, is using geospatial analytics to understand water demand in the Southeast. Her latest findings: urban developments with simpler shapes use less water.
Intensive Biomass Harvest Linked to Fire Ant Colonization, Decreased Invertebrate Diversity
Removing almost all of the woody debris on the ground after timber cutting can open the door to red imported fire ant colonization, according to in-depth studies in managed forests in North Carolina and Georgia. Researchers with North Carolina State […]
Graduate Student Spotlight and Global Change Fellow: Matthew Stillwagon
Each month, Forestry and Environmental Resources highlights a current student who represent the diverse and involved student population within the department. This month, February, the spotlight focuses on, Matthew Stillwagon. Matthew is a doctoral student with Dr. Marcelo Ardon and is […]
Postdoctoral Impact
Nearly 450 postdoctoral scholars and house officers (College of Veterinary Medicine interns and residents) work at NC State. These doctoral graduates teach and conduct research in the university’s colleges and several research centers, and help bolster NC State’s world-class academic reputation.
Online Alumna Earns Master’s Degree While Starting a Career
Jennifer Powell was able to start a career while earning her master’s degree in Environmental Assessment with NC State Online and Distance Education.
Environmental Sciences Alumni Spotlight: Katie Thomas
Each semester, the Environmental Sciences Academic Program highlight alumni who represent the diverse and involved alumni population that graduated from our program. This Fall the spotlight focuses on, Katie Thomas. Name: Katie Thomas Graduation Year: May 2015 Focal Area: Natural Resources- Ecosystem Assessment […]