hands-on learning

Jul 6, 2022

TAPPIng into Potential: Wallace Layman Receives Top Scholarship

NC State's Wallace Layman is the recipient of the 2022 Cullison Award, TAPPI’s highest award for students.

May 31, 2022

Environmental Analysis Course Gives Students Hands-on Research Experience

From sea level rise along the North Carolina coastline to the impact of COVID-19 on women in forestry, the course allows students to tackle a variety of environmental challenges.

May 6, 2022

NC State Students Gain Global Leadership Skills From International Experience

As part of the Global Leadership Minor, NC State students recently traveled to Germany and Austria to gain greater knowledge and understanding of leadership and team decision-making.

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.

Mar 28, 2022

From the Andes to the Amazon

NC State students traveled to South America over spring break to conduct wildlife research and more.

Jan 24, 2022

NC State Student Supports Wildlife Conservation in Africa

Matt Snider, a doctoral student, is conducting camera trap studies at Kasanka National Park in Zambia to better understand the effects of habitat loss and to combat poaching.

Sep 24, 2021

Meet Four of NC State’s Doris Duke Scholars

Four NC State graduates reflect on their experiences in the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program.

Sep 23, 2021

Doris Duke Scholars Program Aims to Promote Diversity in Conservation Science

NC State students gain valuable experience in conservation through the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program.

Sep 20, 2021

Doris Duke Conservation Scholar: Five Questions with Sasha Pereira

Pereira, who graduated in May 2021 with a degree in zoology and minors in applied ecology and environmental education, reflects on her experience in the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program and discusses her plans for the future.

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.