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watzin poses in front of yellow flowers - Women in Natural Resources: Forestry Professor Mary Watzin - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 19, 2021

Women in Natural Resources: Forestry Professor Mary Watzin

Watzin, a forestry professor in the College of Natural Resources, talks about her professional journey and the challenges she's faced as a female in the field of natural resources.

Jennifer Piercy and Cindy Hendren - NC State's Women Leaders in Pulp and Paper - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 18, 2021

NC State’s Women Leaders in Pulp and Paper

Cindy Hendren and Jennifer Piercy talk about their leadership roles in NC State's Pulp and Paper Advisory Board.

Charlynne stands in front of Town of Mills River sign

Mar 17, 2021

Women in Natural Resources: Recreation Resources Service Director Charlynne Smith

Smith, director of the Recreation Resources Service, talks about her professional journey and the challenges she's faced as a female in the field of natural resources.

Elizabeth poses in Schenck Forest - Women in Natural Resources: Forest Manager Elizabeth Snider - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 9, 2021

Women in Natural Resources: Forest Manager Elizabeth Snider

Snider, forest manager for the College of Natural Resources, talks about her professional journey and the challenges she's faced as a female in the field of natural resources.

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.

Dr. Zakiya Leggett

Feb 18, 2021

Black Excellence: Assistant Professor Zakiya Leggett

In this Q&A, Leggett reflects on her experience as a Black scientist in the field of natural resources.

Lauren Pharr in woods - Black Excellence: Wildlife Biologist Lauren Pharr - NC State University College of Natural Resources Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources

Feb 3, 2021

Black Excellence: Wildlife Biologist Lauren Pharr

Pharr, a master's student studying the effects of urban noise and light pollution on avian survival, discusses her experience as a Black scientist in the field of natural resources.

Murry Burgess at beach - Black Excellence: Urban Ecologist Murry Burgess - NC State University College of Natural Resources Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources

Feb 3, 2021

Black Excellence: Urban Ecologist Murry Burgess

Burgess is a Ph.D. student researching the effects of artificial light at night on bird's health.

Five Questions with Environmental Specialist Deanna Sassorossi, College of Natural Resources, Deanna Sassorossi, feature

Feb 2, 2021

5 Questions with Environmental Specialist Deanna Sassorossi

Deanna Sassorossi is utilizing her broad knowledge of natural resources in her work as an environmental specialist for New England's largest energy provider.

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.