Research
Aided by our dedicated people and partnerships, the three departments and center at the College of Natural Resources provide a stream of steady insights to better industry and academia.
Our Vision
We address the grand challenges of society, finding ways to meet people’s physical, economic and social needs while protecting our planet’s natural resources.
Fast Facts
- $55 million in active sponsored research
- 70% of grants come from federal agencies
- Recipient of USDA McIntire-Stennis Funds
- Land grant supported research
- CNR is the 2nd largest recipient in nation, about $1.1M/year
- Decades of experience working with Industry Partners
- 7 Consortia and Institutes
- Technical Service Agreements
- Dedicated staff for managing industry relationships
People Who Foster a Focus on Research
Our 245 faculty and more than 2,000 undergrad and graduate students are involved in a variety of research projects. Faculty constantly spearhead innovative research projects and welcome student engagement. Check out a sampling of key projects and research focus areas below.
- Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative: Dr. Gonzalez
- Christmas Tree Genomics Cooperative: Dr. Whitehill
- Cooperative Tree Improvement Program: Dr. Payne
- Advanced Tree Genomics Consortium: Drs. Isik, Wang and Barrangou
- Forest Productivity Cooperative: Dr. Cook
- Center for Advanced Forestry Systems: Dr. Cook
- Central America and Mexico Coniferous Resources Cooperative (CAMCORE): Drs. Jetton & Hodge
- Southern Forest Resource Assessment Consortium: Dr. Baker
Center for Geospatial Analytics
The Center for Geospatial Analytics at NC State is the foremost interdisciplinary research and teaching center of its kind in the nation. At the center, we support a wide range of real-world stakeholders facing complex problems, such as tracking the movement of endangered species or minimizing the flood danger posed by future hurricanes.