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Field of Christmas Trees - Parasitic Wasps Are Making A Meal of North Carolina’s Christmas Trees - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Dec 22, 2019

Parasitic Wasps Are Making A Meal of North Carolina’s Christmas Trees

North Carolina is the country's second-largest producer and exporter of Christmas trees. But a parasitic wasp is feasting on the seed supply.

Carson B - Graduation to Vocation: Researching Our Sense of Place

Dec 13, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Researching Our Sense of Place

Master's student Carson B. found her passion in working with the public to understand their sense of place.

Mark Vincent - Graduation to Vocation: Out of the Classroom and Onto the Ice Rink

Dec 12, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Out of the Classroom and Onto the Ice Rink

Mark Vincent always knew he wanted to work in the sports industry. After graduation, he'll work in the sales department for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Kirsten Keleher - NC State Undergraduate Research in Conservation Provides Unique Opportunity to Student

Nov 20, 2019

NC State Undergraduate Research in Conservation Provides Unique Opportunity to Student

Despite only being a sophomore in college, Kirsten Keleher has participated in numerous conservation-focused research studies through NC State University and partner organizations.

Anna Schraufnagel - Student Represents NC State at World Bioeconomy Conference

Nov 4, 2019

Student Represents NC State at International Bioeconomy Conference

Anna Schraufnagel represented the NC State College of Natural Resources this past summer at the BIO World Congress. She's working with peers to solve bioeconomy-related issues.

Joseph Taylor - One Giant Leaf for Mankind - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Oct 2, 2019

One Giant Leaf for Mankind

NC State student Joseph Taylor is helping NASA learn how to grow vegetables in space to feed astronauts journeying to the moon and Mars.

Aug 20, 2019

What Our Students Were Up To This Summer

Our students did internships, competed, and traveled the world. Check out their summer adventures.

Ryan Held holding diploma after graduation ceremony

Dec 18, 2018

From Rio to Raleigh – Olympic Swimmer Ryan Held discusses the College of Natural Resources

Olympic swimmer Ryan Held recently graduated with a degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology.

Chris Hixson dressed in his Air Force Officer uniform

Dec 11, 2018

From the Mountains to the Air Force

Chris Hixson graduated in 2018 with a degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology.

Morgan Register - in the field

Sep 20, 2018

Meet Morgan Register: Exploring Biological Sciences in the Bahamas

Morgan Register gained valuable research techniques and learned the ins and outs of building the foundation for any research project while in et Bahamas.