Research
The College of Natural Resources is the go-to place for solutions to natural resources challenges. Our research seeks to meet people’s economic and social needs while protecting the planet for future generations.
Frontline Science
Scientists at the College of Natural Resources are in demand wherever human activity intersects with the natural world. Across the state, region and nation, we empower industries, government agencies and communities to overcome natural resources challenges and make smarter and more sustainable decisions that benefit everyone. In this 21st century, our work has never been more relevant—or more vital—as our planet is being rapidly transformed by climate change, land use change, and competition for scarce resources.
Our traditional areas of research strength—such as paper science and engineering, forest management and conservation, and parks, recreation and tourism management—are complemented by multidisciplinary approaches to solving modern global challenges. No single discipline can surmount all challenges. The world is increasingly interdependent and requires creative, cross-disciplinary solutions that confront the complexity of the problems while respecting the communities at the frontline of change. As a nexus for widely varied fields and research applications, the College of Natural Resources is adept at collaborative, combinative research.
Interdisciplinary Innovation
NC State, too, is nationally recognized as a leader in interdisciplinary innovation. The Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program brings together the brightest minds from myriad disciplines, forming clusters of faculty to tackle problems of global significance. Scientists from the College of Natural Resources are key figures in many such clusters including Emerging Plant Diseases, Genetic Engineering and Society, Geospatial Analytics, Global Environmental Change, Global Water and Sanitation, and Leadership in Public Science. We are also key contributors to the new Data Science Academy and Genetics and Genomics Academy.
Research Resources
Research News
Read More
NC State Announces Launch of Universitywide Climate and Sustainability Academy
Digital Greenspaces Map Promotes Wellness
NC Christmas Tree Industry is Open for Business Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery
“Biodiversity is not a luxury”: study explores the connection between wealth and ecosystem health
Hurricanes Can Increase Wildfire Risk, Expert Says
NC State on the Coast
$55 million
in active sponsored research
90+ years
of experience working with industry partners
7 consortia and institutes
bring together industry partners
70% of grants
come from federal agencies
McIntire-Stennis Program
