faculty and staff

Apr 30, 2020

Tom Gower Appointed Next Jordan Family Distinguished Professor

Dr. Tom Gower has been appointed as the next Jordan Family Distinguished Professor for Natural Resource Innovation. As the Jordan Family Distinguished Professor, Dr. Gower will devote his efforts to…

Apr 29, 2020

NC State Faculty Donate Masks to Rural Communities Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Faculty members in the Department of Forest Biomaterials recently donated more than 10,000 masks to long-term care and healthcare facilities across eastern North Carolina.

Apr 23, 2020

College of Natural Resources Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Staff

As the end of the 2019-20 academic year draws near, we honor College of Natural Resources faculty and staff who have gone the extra mile.

Apr 23, 2020

NC State Professor Wins Prestigious Fellowship to Study Indigenous Rights

As a fellow at the National Humanities Center, Ryan Emanuel will spend the next year writing a book about his research project, “Water in the Lumbee World: Environmental Justice, Indigenous Rights, and the Transformation of Home."

Apr 7, 2020

From Yosemite to Antarctica, NC State Professor Examines Tourism Impacts in Protected Areas

Parks and other protected areas are essential for biodiversity conservation. Dr. Yu-Fai Leung is working to safeguard these special places.

Mar 20, 2020

NC State Names New Dean of College of Natural Resources

Dr. Myron Floyd has been named dean of the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University after a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective April 1.

Mar 9, 2020

The Pathway Toward Quality Assurance

A new group of faculty members, including the College of Natural Resources' Megan Lupek, are learning firsthand the importance of quality course design as they make their way through the Online Course Improvement Program.

Feb 19, 2020

Gower To Step Down As Head of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources

Gower will return to the faculty and renew his research and teaching efforts within the department.

Nov 12, 2019

Meentemeyer Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor of Geospatial Analytics

Dr. Ross K. Meentemeyer, Director of the Center for Geospatial Analytics, has been appointed the Goodnight Distinguished Professor of Geospatial Analytics, recognizing his extraordinary work and commitment to advancing the field of geospatial analytics.

May 21, 2019

An Interdisciplinary Legacy: Dr. Mary Watzin Steps Down as Dean

After seven years of leadership, Dr. Mary Watzin will step down as dean of the College of Natural Resources, effective August 16, 2019.