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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.

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.

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.

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 14, 2021

Not Your Average Summer: Optimizing Paper Mill Processes

As an industrial sales intern for the paper division of Nalco Water, Brianna Ochoa is working at the Savannah River Mill in Georgia to optimize the performance of paper machines.

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.

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…

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.

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.