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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.

Join us for three seminars addressing the role of racial justice in geospatial analytics. At the end of the semester, the series will conclude with a panel discussion about the state of diversity, inclusion, and racial equity in academia.

Jan 21, 2021

Race and Place Seminar Series to Explore Role of Racial Justice in Geospatial Analytics

January through April, the Geospatial Graduate Student Organization will host a three-part Race and Place seminar series and panel discussion, intended to highlight research that contextualizes race by speaking to environmental justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in the geographical and geospatial sciences.

Jan 18, 2021

New Speakers Announced for DIRE Dialog Seminar Series

Ericka Hines and Marcus Martin will facilitate discussions about discrimination and systemic inequalities in the field of natural resources.
The Talley tower - Exploring the Diversity-Innovation Link in the Pulp and Paper Industry - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 13, 2021

Exploring the Diversity-Innovation Link in the Pulp and Paper Industry

A new study uncovered differences in diversity trends that researchers say could be important to a company’s ability to innovate.
Marcus Martin Holding a Football - Marucs Martin Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 14, 2020

Marcus Martin Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Martin was recently recognized during the annual “Evening of the Stars,” an event presented by the NC State Alumni.
Sunset over tree-covered mountains - Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion -College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 14, 2020

Nature Gap: Why Outdoor Spaces Lack Diversity and Inclusion

People of color may be far less likely to engage in outdoor recreation, largely due to historic and modern-day discrimination, but they have played a significant role — and still do — in public parks systems.
Jocelyn Painter on boat - NC State Student Brings Indigenous Knowledge to State Climate Policies - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 10, 2020

NC State Student Brings Indigenous Knowledge to State Climate Policies

Jocelyn Painter is giving North Carolina’s Native American tribes a seat at the governing table.
A girls' overnight camp focused on environmental science and ecology - Black Ecologists Look to Offer Support, Recruit Next Generation - - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 12, 2020

Black Ecologists Look to Offer Support, Recruit Next Generation

An NC State ecologist is working to offer support and encouragement to Black professionals and students.