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Feb 25, 2021

Black Excellence: Instructional Designer James Todd

As an instructional designer for the Department of Forest Biomaterials, Todd provides faculty with online learning techniques and strategies.

Black Excellence Building Environmental Technician Darnell Jones, College of Natural Resources, Darnell Jones, feature

Feb 23, 2021

Black Excellence: Building Environmental Technician Darnell Jones

As building environmental technician, Jones is helping keep the College of Natural Resources safe during COVID-19.

Tira poses for camera

Feb 22, 2021

Black Excellence: Field Researcher Roslynn Powell

Powell, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, is studying the emotional labor of interpreting enslavement at heritage sites.

Dr. Zakiya Leggett

Feb 18, 2021

Black Excellence: Assistant Professor Zakiya Leggett

In this Q&A, Leggett reflects on her experience as a Black scientist in the field of natural resources.

Black Excellence University Program Associate Jewel Walcott, College of Natural Resources, Jewel Walcott, Feature

Feb 16, 2021

Black Excellence: University Program Associate Jewel Walcott

In this Q&A, Walcott discusses her experience as a Black professional working in advancement services and higher education.

Black Excellence Associate Professor Louie Rivers, College of Natural Resources, Louie Rivers, feature

Feb 10, 2021

Black Excellence: Associate Professor Louie Rivers

Rivers teaches teaches adaptive management and governance and environmental justice and decision making.

Lauren Pharr in woods - Black Excellence: Wildlife Biologist Lauren Pharr - NC State University College of Natural Resources Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources

Feb 3, 2021

Black Excellence: Wildlife Biologist Lauren Pharr

Pharr, a master's student studying the effects of urban noise and light pollution on avian survival, discusses her experience as a Black scientist in the field of natural resources.

Murry Burgess at beach - Black Excellence: Urban Ecologist Murry Burgess - NC State University College of Natural Resources Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources

Feb 3, 2021

Black Excellence: Urban Ecologist Murry Burgess

Burgess is a Ph.D. student researching the effects of artificial light at night on bird's health.