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EXPLORE OUR department<\/strong><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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Undergraduate Degrees<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Our undergraduate programs put classroom theories into practical hands-on action and train today’s students to be tomorrow’s sustainability and natural resource leaders.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Our graduate programs emphasize hands-on research, teaching and real-world field opportunities, preparing students to become innovative industry leaders.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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From forest health to hydrology to public science, and everything in between, our faculty research is changing the way industry professionals tackle their every-day jobs.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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#2 College in the Southeast<\/h2>\n

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Ranked Globally for Sustainability <\/h2>\n

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Learn about our programs, meet our students, connect with faculty and learn more about your future home in the College of Natural Resources. Meet with our admission team or attend an event today!<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Expert Warns EPA Policy Shift Could Undermine Benefits of Clean Air Rules<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

NC State professor Jennifer Richmond-Bryant warns that the EPA\u2019s new policy downplays the health and economic benefits of air pollution regulations, potentially weakening public support and harming vulnerable communities.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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Crowdsourcing New Range Data for North American Mammals<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

To track how animals respond to global change, scientists need accurate and timely estimates of species distributions. At NC State University, researchers are exploring the shifting ranges of North American mammals using crowd-sourced biodiversity databases \u2014 sharing platforms that harness human curiosity and the desire to better understand our planet\u2019s myriad plant and animal species.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n

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Ready for Spring Allergies? Here’s What You Need to Know<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Tree pollen is often the cause of most spring allergy symptoms, according to NC State professor Robert Bardon.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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