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Summer Program Exposes High School Students to Forestry Research, Careers

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female firefighter walking in forest

Mar 17, 2023

Into the (Prescribed) Fire

The Women-in-Fire Prescribed Fire Training Exchange is a 12-day wildland fire operations training course that combines practical live-fire training with indoor learning and discussions. 
NC State students Lauren Pharr and Murry Burgess make the Wolfpack sign

Mar 15, 2023

Inclusivity Outdoors: Making Field Research Safer

Two NC State graduate students founded Field Inclusive, a nonprofit to make field research safer for all — especially researchers from marginalized communities. 
Girl high fives Ms. Wuf while running in Carmichael Gym

Feb 23, 2023

NC State Hosts Clinic to Promote Equity for Girls and Women in Sports

The event allowed girls and boys in grades K-5 to participate in hands-on drills and skill development stations representing a variety of sports and activities. 
A mountain trail at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, Portola Valley, United States

Feb 20, 2023

A More Diverse, Equitable Future for Natural Resources

Two new programs at NC State are recruiting and training graduate students from traditionally underrepresented groups in order to increase the number, quality and diversity of students in the field of natural resources. 
Kayla Stukes standing in a field

Feb 15, 2023

Meet National Needs Fellow Kayla Stukes

Stukes, a master's degree student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State, talks about the impact she hopes to make through her research and her involvement in the USDA National Needs Fellowship Program. 
Close-up of Rachel Wood

Feb 14, 2023

Meet National Needs Fellow Rachel Wood

Wood, a doctoral student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State, talks about the impact she hopes to make through her research and her involvement in the USDA National Needs Fellowship Program. 
A group of middle school students sit on a log and look out onto a lake.

Feb 9, 2023

Mentorship is Key to Inclusion in Ecology

An NC State expert details recommendations for boosting inclusion for people of color in forestry, ecology and related fields. 
Close-up of Mamie Parker.

Oct 17, 2022

Former USFWS Biologist Mamie Parker to Keynote DIRE Dialog Seminar

Parker will discuss the contributions of women and people of color in natural resources and related fields. 
Wolf statue in fall

Sep 16, 2022

DIRE Dialog Seminar to Highlight LGBT Center of Raleigh

On September 26, Kori Hennessey, director of education and programs for the LGBT Center of Raleigh, will lead a virtual presentation to highlight the center’s efforts and available opportunities for community involvement.  
NC State professor Zakiya Leggett poses with the participants of the research program - Summer Program Exposes High School Students to Forestry - College of Natural Resources - NC State University

Aug 26, 2022

Summer Program Exposes High School Students to Forestry Research, Careers

The four-week program allowed students to learn about the scientific process, conduct field research on coarse woody debris, and more.