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Caroline Youngblood Turns Paper Science Experience Into Career Success

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Mar 26, 2026

Pine Tree Pollen Unlikely to Cause Spring Allergies

Pine pollen is less likely to trigger allergic reactions compared to hardwood tree pollen. NC State professor Robert Bardon explains why.
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Mar 23, 2026

Research in Focus: February 2026 Funding Highlights

Discover how faculty in the College of Natural Resources are advancing sustainability and driving solutions to complex global and community challenges through recently awarded grants.
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Mar 23, 2026

Last Stand on the Rio Grande: Pollution, Drought and a Species on the Brink

The Rio Grande cooter faces habitat loss, human impacts and environmental challenges. Learn how researchers are studying the species to protect its future.
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Mar 17, 2026

Day of Giving Donors Make Life-Changing Experiences Possible

Support from Day of Giving enables the College of Natural Resources to provide high-impact learning experiences that prepare students to tackle real-world environmental and conservation challenges.
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Mar 16, 2026

Agritourism Boosts Rural Livelihoods While Connecting Visitors to Farm Life

Farms around the world are offering hands-on experiences that support rural livelihoods, preserve agricultural traditions and educate visitors about farming practices and rural life, according to NC State expert Carla Barbieri.
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Mar 13, 2026

A New Mission in the Woods: Casey Carlton Reflects on His Journey From Service to Stewardship

Casey Carlton, a third-year student at NC State and former Coast Guard member, shares his lifelong passion for public lands and his ongoing journey in forest management and conservation.
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Mar 6, 2026

5 Questions with Antonio Suárez Simancas of Smurfit Westrock

Suárez Simancas '22 has turned his passion for forest biomaterials into a thriving career with one of the world's top sustainable packaging companies.
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Feb 20, 2026

Beyond the Olympics: How Curling Promotes Active, Social Lifestyles

Curling isn’t just for world-class athletes. Research finds it helps adults of all ages stay active, hit thousands of steps and build lasting friendships.
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Feb 19, 2026

Environmental Sciences Professor Honored With Outstanding Teacher Award

Megan Lupek, an associate teaching professor of forestry and environmental resources in the College of Natural Resources, has been selected as a recipient of North Carolina State University's 2025-26 Outstanding Teacher Award.
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Feb 17, 2026

Caroline Youngblood Turns Paper Science Experience Into Career Success

Youngblood, a double major in paper science and chemical engineering, is using her academic and industry experience to launch a career in research and development with PepsiCo in New York.