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Apr 27, 2023

Graduation to Vocation: Houston Bumgarner is Protecting California’s Wildlife

After graduating from NC State, Houston Bumgarner will work as a biological science technician for the National Park Service at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California.

Nov 14, 2022

5 Questions with Campus As A Classroom Intern Jared Spurlin

Spurlin is one of six students from the College of Natural Resources to be selected for the Campus As A Classroom internship program for 2022-23.

Mar 30, 2022

What It’s Like to Study Tropical Wildlife in South America

NC State students LP Mancini and Martina Nordstrand reflect on their recent study abroad trip in Ecuador as part of the FW405/595: Tropical Wildlife Ecology course.

Jan 18, 2022

5 Questions with Youth Program Coordinator Erin Apple

Apple graduated with a degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology in 2013. She is now employed as coordinator of youth programs for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.

Sep 17, 2021

5 Questions with Doris Duke Conservation Scholar Daniel Choi

Choi, who graduated in May 2021 with a master’s degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology, reflects on his experience in the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program and discusses his plans for the future.

Jul 22, 2021

Not Your Average Summer: Promoting North Carolina’s Forests

Abigail Ridge and Kristen Fontana discuss their internship experiences at the North Carolina Forestry Association.

Jul 9, 2021

Not Your Average Summer: Monitoring Bluebird Nests

Trey Jeffers is a junior majoring in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at NC State’s College of Natural Resources. This summer, Jeffers is working as a volunteer at Haw River State…

Apr 23, 2021

Graduation to Vocation: Cheyana Bassham is Protecting Aquatic Species

Cheyana Bassham will graduate in May 2021 with a degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology.

Apr 13, 2021

Ben Zino is Promoting Wildlife Conservation One Video at a Time

With over 23,000 subscribers, Ben Zino's YouTube channel is inspiring others to support wildlife conservation.

Nov 24, 2020

Graduation to Vocation: Connecting Environmental Justice and Birding

Deja Perkins explores how environmental and social justice impacts birding and wildlife.