college of natural resources

Oct 6, 2014

Roads Less Traveled: Fall Family Trips off the Beaten Path

North Carolina's extended fall offers plenty of chances to enjoy the colorful foliage on family outings from the mountains to the coast. 

Jul 17, 2014

CNR Taps McCord for Research

Textiles prof Marian McCord joins the College of Natural Resources as associate dean for research. McCord is known for her team-building skills. 

Jun 24, 2014

Floyd to Head PRTM

Meet Myron Floyd, a pioneering researcher in natural resource sociology and outdoor recreation, who takes the helm of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management next month. 

May 30, 2014

A Sustainable Solution

From Marine to "McGyver-in-residence:" junior Tyson Huffman is putting his real-world experience to work for the women of Rwanda. 

Mar 13, 2014

Four Honored at Sisterhood Dinner

Inspirational faculty, staff and students were honored at the Equity for Women Awards last month. Meet the winners and find out how they're supporting women across the university. 

Feb 6, 2014

Borlaug Nominations Due March 7

Award nominations are being accepted through March 7 for the Norman E. Borlaug Excellence in Service to Society and the Environment Award. 

Feb 6, 2014

NC State Heads Climate Change Hub

The federal government has again selected NC State to take the reins of a collaborative research effort. Find out how the Southeast Regional Climate Hub will help ranchers, farmers and forest landowners cope with increasing risks such as fires, invasive pests, devastating floods and crippling droughts. 

Dec 12, 2013

5 Questions With Dean Watzin

As she completes her first year at NC State, Natural Resources Dean Mary Watzin looks to the future. 

Sep 12, 2013

Rojas Named ACS Fellow

Orlando Rojas, associate professor of forest biomaterials, has been named a fellow of the American Chemical Society in recognition of his contributions to the sciences and profession. 

May 23, 2013

Two Named to BANR

Two NC State faculty members have been named to the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, a major program unit of the National Research Council. 

May 2, 2013

Visionary Program Eyes the Future

Having a hard time visualizing the future of geospatial research? Then don't miss the upcoming open house in the Center for Earth Observation. 

Apr 2, 2013

Forest Expert to Present Borlaug Lecture

Frances Seymour, a long-time advocate for forest preservation, will deliver the 2013 Borlaug Lecture 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the Hunt Library auditorium. 

Mar 22, 2013

Outdoor Education Helps Minority Students Close Gap in Environmental Literacy

Environmental education programs that took middle school students outdoors to learn helped minority students close a gap in environmental literacy, according to research from North Carolina State University. The study, published March 22 in PLOS ONE, showed that time outdoors seemed to impact African-American and Hispanic students more than Caucasian students, improving minority students’ ecological… 

Feb 13, 2013

Make an Impact

The College of Natural Resources believes in making a positive impact on society. That's the message that comes through in a video from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management. 

Feb 7, 2013

Enjoy Arbor Day March 16

Plant yourself at the farmer’s market March 16 and enjoy North Carolina’s Arbor Day Celebration.