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From May 27 through May 30, five graduate students from the college, along with seven NC State Extension Forestry professionals, participated in the Broadening Extension through Student Training (BEST) program—an innovative professional development initiative hosted at @pennstate.
Students had the opportunity to learn directly from seasoned Extension professionals from both Penn State and NC State, gaining insight into the diverse career paths and opportunities available within the Extension system. At the end of the program, students received a certificate recognizing their successful completion of 20 hours of professional training.
To read more about their trip, check out the link in our bio.
Congratulations to our own Dr. Zakiya Leggett, who was recently named to the governing board of the @ecologicalsociety. 🙌
With 30 years of experience in ecological research, mentorship and career development, she continues to make a lasting impact. 🍃🌎
Dr. Leggett has been a driving force in expanding access to ecology and conservation for emerging scholars. Her work with Citizen Science Campus and leadership programs like the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program has helped shape the next generation of environmental scientists and advocates.
Click the link in the bio to learn more about Dr. Leggett.
Our campus may be emptier for the summer but our hearts are full upon discovering these little treasures. 🎨 ❤️ #NCStateOnCampus
On this #HeatActionDay, we want to share some helpful tips to staying cool outdoors during extreme heat. ☀️🌲
No. 1: Plan activities for the early morning.
No. 2: Drink plenty of water.
No. 3: Consider water sports.
No. 4: Seek shade.
No. 5: Avoid strenuous activities.
📸: Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area in Hillsborough, NC
🔗 To learn more, check out the link in our bio.
Meet JT Chappell, an NC State alum ‘24 who now serves as the business manager for NC State’s Hodges Wood Products Lab.
With a passion for sustainability and innovation, JT bridges academia and industry to advance sustainable solutions and support student growth. 🌲🌎
“The College of Natural Resources provided me with an interdisciplinary learning environment, which enabled me to develop a diverse range of skills and insights. As a result, I now feel confident in my ability to approach problems from multiple angles and contribute to a more sustainable future.”
Click the link in the bio to learn more about JT Chappell’s journey.
Meet Banks Cathey `24, an NC State alum who turned his passion for sports into a career with the @wolfpackclub. 🐺 🏀
From James Buzzard Leadership Fellow to Wolfpack Club development assistant, Banks shares the importance of networking, integrity, and embracing opportunities.
“Our organization is really unique because we have the opportunity to impact current student-athletes and donors and alumni. We directly impact student athletes by supporting athletic scholarships and facility upgrades.”
Click the link in the bio to read Banks` story.
Meet Dr. Kathryn Stevenson, an associate professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (@ncstateprtm). She is teaming up with educators to create the Ready, Set, Resilience curriculum, using nature-inspired fables to teach kids how to overcome adversity. 🌎 📚
Through story-telling and trauma-informed activities, students learn to cope, build optimism and support one another after natural disasters.
“What we’ve found is that these fables allow students to explore really heavy topics at a psychologically-safe distance by showing them how nature has adapted to withstand some of the issues they’re dealing with.”
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more.
Is it just me, or does spring look good on us? 🌷 #NCStateOnCampus
Congratulations to Dr. Lucian Lucia for recently receiving the prestigious TAPPI 2025 Research & Development Division Award and the William H. Aiken Prize. 🎉
His groundbreaking research continues the legacy of innovation in our Department of Forest Biomaterials (@ncstatefb). These awards celebrate innovation and excellence, inspiring researchers to keep pushing boundaries and chasing new discoveries.
Click the link in the bio to learn more about Dr. Lucian Lucia’s awards.
Meet Dominic Zecca, an #NCState25 graduate who found his passion for conservation and urban water management at NC State. From community college to hands-on research and leadership programs, Dominic is dedicated to protecting our waterways through sustainable solutions. 🌱💧
“Through my time at the College of Natural Resources, I’ve gained both practical skills and theoretical knowledge that directly apply to my career goals in stormwater management and urban water conservation.”
Click the link in the bio to learn more about Dominic Zecca’s passion for conservation at NC State.
Our new graduates had a great time with Mr. and Ms. Wuf at our post-commencement receptions last week. ❤️ 🎓
Congratulations again to all of our new @ncstatealumni!
✨Exciting adventures at the Center for Geospatial Analytics’ Geovisualization Lab✨
Mr. and Ms. Wuf recently learned how to use our lab’s cutting-edge visualization tools. In the Geovisualization Lab, maps leap off computer screens onto interactive 3-D displays and landforms respond to hand motions. 🗺️📊
One such tool is Tangible Landscape. Tangible Landscape is an interactive tool that allows users to shape a physical model (just like a sandbox) and instantly see a digital simulation of how those changes affect processes such as water flow, vegetation growth or urban design. Ph.D. student Caitlin Haedrich was recently invited to Belgium to install one of these innovative technologies at the Breda University of Applied Sciences.
📸: Drs. Georgina Sanchez (in white) and Anna Petrasova show the Wufs how to use Tangible Landscape.
Explore the lab virtually via the link in our bio.
