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Nov 21, 2024

Natural Resources Student Conducts Research to Save Threatened Bird Species From Extinction

NC State student Lauren Pharr is conducting research on the federally-threatened bird species for her doctoral degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology. Her findings will shed light on why some broods are losing nestlings.

Sep 27, 2024

Learning in Paradise: Lainie Powell Reflects on Studying Abroad in the Bahamas

Powell was one of several NC State students to travel to Andros Island this summer to conduct research on blue holes and other aquatic ecosystems.

Sep 23, 2024

Summit Steward Fenton McKown Protects Endangered Plants in the Adirondack Mountains

McKown, a junior majoring in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at NC State, recently volunteered with the Summit Stewardship Program to help educate hikers about the fragility of plants in the alpine zone.

Jul 24, 2024

Murry Burgess ’23 is Mentoring the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders

Burgess is an assistant professor of wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture at Mississippi State University. She graduated with a doctoral degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology from NC State in 2023.

Mar 6, 2024

A Passion For Conservation Led Gabby Landry to NC State

Gabby Landry is a senior majoring in fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology and an inaugural member of the James Buzzard Leadership Development Program.

Nov 3, 2023

Chase Carey ’23 Looks Back to Move Forward

Carey graduated from the College of Natural Resources in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology. He's now pursuing a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at NC State.

Sep 25, 2023

Lauren Pharr Named Young Conservationist of the Year

Pharr, a Ph.D. student studying fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at NC State, has been a longtime advocate of wildlife conservation.

Aug 17, 2023

For Two Backyard Bird Species, More Light Pollution Is Linked to Lower Survival

New findings led by NC State researchers could be important to whether backyard birds will thrive as urbanization expands.

Jul 4, 2023

John Mark Polk Educates Kids About Alaska’s Habitats

This summer, Polk served as an environmental education intern with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.

Jun 12, 2023

Tracking Turkeys

NC State student Chase Carey is using camera traps to document the breeding seasons of wild turkeys in North Carolina.