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NC State Student Brings Indigenous Knowledge to State Climate Policies

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Kelvin Borges stands in front of International Paper sign

Jul 29, 2021

Not Your Average Summer

This summer, students from the NC State College of Natural Resources are participating in internships, co-ops and volunteer programs across the country — from Raleigh to Wyoming.
victoria hikes at Yellowstone - Not Your Average Summer: Creating Sustainable Outdoor Experiences - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jul 28, 2021

Not Your Average Summer: Creating Sustainable Outdoor Experiences

Victoria Fuda, a senior majoring in parks, recreation and tourism management, discusses her hospitality internship at the country's first national park.
Not Your Average Summer Promoting North Carolina's Forests, College of Natural Resources, Kristen Fontana and Abigail Ridge, feature

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.
Not Your Average Summer Analyzing Flooring Materials, College of Natural Resources, Melzer Morgan, feature

Jul 13, 2021

Not Your Average Summer: Investigating Wood Products Challenges

This summer, Melzer Morgan IV is working as a technical analyst in the Hodges Wood Products Laboratory at the NC State College of Natural Resources.
Not Your Average Summer: Monitoring Bluebird Nests, College of Natural Resources, Trey Jeffers, feature

Jul 9, 2021

Not Your Average Summer: Monitoring Bluebird Nests

As a volunteer at Haw River State Park, Trey Jeffers is monitoring bluebird next boxes — a vital process to the species' breeding success.
Not Your Average Summer Applying Classroom Knowledge to Undergraduate Research, College of Natural Resources, Holly Walsh, feature

Jul 8, 2021

Not Your Average Summer: Improving Water Quality and Tree Health

Holly Walsh, a senior double majoring in environmental technology and management and chemistry, is contributing to research projects on groundwater wells, chemical databases and trees this summer.
Sydney Jordan - Not Your Average Summer: Supporting Youth Athletes in Houston - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jul 7, 2021

Not Your Average Summer: Supporting Youth Athletes in Houston

As an intern for the Harris County Houston Sports Authority in Texas, Sydney Jordan is helping support the city's 2021 AAU Junior Olympic Games.

Student pose in a group - First-Year Students Grow to Become Dedicated Engaging Leaders - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 27, 2021

First-Year Students Grow to Become Dedicated, Engaging Leaders

Meet some of the members of the 2020-21 Engaging Leaders program cohort and read about their favorite moments and biggest takeaways during the program.
Tira poses for camera

Feb 22, 2021

Black Excellence: Field Researcher Roslynn Powell

Powell, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, is studying the emotional labor of interpreting enslavement at heritage sites.
Jocelyn Painter on boat - NC State Student Brings Indigenous Knowledge to State Climate Policies - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 10, 2020

NC State Student Brings Indigenous Knowledge to State Climate Policies

Jocelyn Painter is giving North Carolina’s Native American tribes a seat at the governing table.