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Students at the conference - FER @ National Conference on Undergraduate Research - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

May 17, 2024

FER @ National Conference on Undergraduate Research

The FER Department had four outstanding students that represented the college in this past National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held in Long Beach, CA. This conference allows selected students…
Three copper wolves - FER Departmental Awards - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

May 8, 2024

FER Departmental Awards

At the final Departmental Grad Seminar on Thursday 18 April 2024, the FER Graduate Committee announced this year’s winners of the departmental graduate awards.  The Graduate Committee evaluated 27 applications total…
Jordan Hall on NC State's campus - Chris DePerno Named 2024-25 ACE Fellow - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

May 8, 2024

Chris DePerno Named 2024-25 ACE Fellow

The American Council on Education (ACE) announced that Chris DePerno, a professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2024-25 academic year.
A doctoral graduate student in her cap and gown stands before an large oak tree - Fueled To Thrive - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

May 3, 2024

Fueled To Thrive

Wizaso Munthali found her path from Zambia’s environmental protection agency to a Ph.D. and research for a transition towards clean energy.
2 birds on a branch - Birdwatching can help students improve mental health, reduce stress - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

May 3, 2024

Birdwatching can help students improve mental health, reduce distress

A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with higher gains in subjective well-being and more reduction in distress than more generic nature exposure, such as walks. Because birdwatching is an easily accessible activity, the results…
All students at conference - MANRRS 2024 - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Apr 30, 2024

MANRRS 2024

By: Dr. Zakiya H. Leggett We were fortunate enough to take 4 high school students, 2 undergraduates (Dominic James and Andrea Casallas) and 2 graduate students (Summer Lauder and Darius…
Camping side by side - Mammals on 'Sky Islands' May Be Threatened By Climate Change, Human Development - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Apr 26, 2024

Mammals on ‘Sky Islands’ May Be Threatened By Climate Change, Human Development

A new study sheds light on how climate change and human development threaten mammal species living in isolated biodiversity hotspots known as “sky islands.” Researchers placed camera traps throughout Mt. Kenya National Park in East Africa, following the same route up the mountain used by Theodore Roosevelt during his expedition there in 1909. By comparing…

Apr 18, 2024

Tropical Wildlife Ecology in Ecuador

By: Christopher Moorman Over spring break, 14 students, including 13 from Forestry and Environmental Resources, traveled to Ecuador for a 10-day trip to experience the country’s natural history and culture.…
Court of North Carolina - Stephanie Jefferies Receives 2024 Provost's Award for Excellence in Teaching - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Apr 10, 2024

Stephanie Jeffries Receives 2024 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Stephanie Jeffries is the recipient of the 2024 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Jeffries, an associate teaching professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources in the College of Natural Resources, is known as an enthusiastic and highly engaging instructor with a strong dedication to innovative and inclusive pedagogy, high-quality undergraduate education, and the success of the whole student.
The Jefferson monument in Washington, D.C. framed by a spectacular cherry blossom display - Removal of DCs Cherry Blossoms Reflects Troubling Future For Coastal Forests - Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State University

Apr 8, 2024

Removal of DC’s Cherry Blossoms Reflects Troubling Future For Coastal Forests

“It’s a great example of where people can see the effects of sea level rise and what’s happening all over the East Coast,” says NC State expert Marcelo Ardón.