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May 6, 2025

Forest Biomaterials Professor Nathalie Lavoine Wins NSF CAREER Award

Lavoine will use the five-year, nearly $750,000 grant to advance her research on cellulose nanocrystals for the creation of sustainable colors and materials for various products.

Apr 18, 2025

Meet the Spring 2025 Commencement Speakers

Sami Anthony and Kyle Zampogna will address their fellow classmates and other attendees at this year's ceremony.
Close-up of Sunkyu Park in his research lab - Sargassum is a Growing Problem, Researchers May Have a Solution - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Apr 8, 2025

Federal Funding for Research Fuels Innovation in Natural Resources

College of Natural Resources faculty received nearly $22 million in federal research grants last year.
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Apr 2, 2025

5 Questions with Hodges Wood Products Lab Business Manager JT Chappell

In his role with the lab, Chappell '24 supports the wood products industry by overseeing testing and technical services that assess the quality and performance of both current and emerging products.
Zimmerman stands on top of mountain

Feb 14, 2025

Jack Zimmerman Transforms Passion for Nature into Sustainability Action

Jack Zimmerman '26 talks about his NC State journey so far and how he's using his love of the outdoors to fuel his goal of working in sustainable design and construction.
Bocarro and students do a group photo - James Buzzard Leadership Program Equips Students for Leadership - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Dec 19, 2024

James Buzzard Leadership Development Program Finds Success in its Inaugural Year

The program’s first cohort of 18 students enjoyed ropes courses, workshops focused on emotional intelligence, a roundtable with NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, and much more.
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Nov 15, 2024

Meet the Fall 2024 Student Commencement Speakers

Sydney Tomlin and Matthew Snider will take the stage to reflect on their personal journeys and share their perspectives with fellow graduates.
Cadence poses outside Jordan Hall - Cadence Davis '28 Wants a Sustainable Future for Fashion - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Nov 8, 2024

Cadence Davis ‘28 Wants a Sustainable Future for Fashion

Davis is combining her passion for sustainability and fashion in hopes of someday improving an industry that has long been criticized for its environmental impacts.
Headshot of Ting-Feng Yeh - From Student to Professor: Ting-Feng Yeh Returns to NC State to Join Forest Biomaterials Faculty - College of Natural Resources News at NC State University

Nov 5, 2024

From Student to Professor: Ting-Feng Yeh Returns to NC State to Join Forest Biomaterials Faculty

Yeh, who graduated with a doctoral degree in wood and paper science from NC State in 2005, has returned to his alma mater to serve as an associate professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.
Lainie Powell snorkeling in the Atlantic Ocean - Learning in Paradise: Lainie Powell Reflects on Studying Abroad in the Bahamas - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Oct 15, 2024

The Planet is Our Classroom

College of Natural Resources students gain valuable career skills and cultural knowledge through study abroad.