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Olivia Merritt Holding a Bird - My Experience in the Climatepedia Program - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Mar 25, 2021

My Experience in the Climatepedia Program

Olivia Merritt is a Natural Resources Policy and Administration major who participated in a 12-week climate change program called Climatepedia. During her time in the program, Olivia got to meet and connect with many inspiring students in her cohort. To read more about Olivia's experience, click here. 
Firemen Portrait - Leadership Forged in Fire - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Mar 25, 2021

Leadership Forged in Fire

Nicholas Stewart is a PGA Golf Management and Business Administration student who had the opportunity to train and serve as a firefighter. He was able to attend the Cranbury, NJ Fire Department's annual meeting and complete monthly drills that were part of his training. To read more about Nicholas' experience, click here. 
April Sharp in a Flower Field - An Up-Close Look at Pollination Ecology - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jan 29, 2021

An Up-Close Look at Pollination Ecology

April Sharp is an Environmental Sciences student who conducted an independent research project over the summer. She used light microscopy to process and identify different pollen samples, which she then used to observe patterns of pollination spillover. To read more about April's research project, click here. 
Joshua Pil Headshot - Saving Salt Marshes From Home - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Nov 4, 2020

Saving Salt Marshes From Home

Joshua Pil is an Environmental Technology and Management student who spent his summer working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Directorate Fellowship Program. Although his internship was completed from home, he was still able to contribute to salt marsh conservation efforts with his work. To read more about Joshua's internship, click here. 
Holding a Bird - The Feathered Hermits of the Woods - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Oct 28, 2020

The Feathered Hermits of the Woods

Grainne O'Grady is a Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology student who spent her summer in the Black Mountains studying the Hermit Thrush. While she was there, she and her group recaptured specific birds that they had tagged with GPS trackers last year. 
Selfie in SA - SA was Hectic, Man! - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Oct 26, 2020

SA was Hectic, Man!

Environmental Science student Elizabeth Francis had the opportunity to study abroad in Stellenbosch, South Africa. While she was there, she was able to experience a completely different culture, meet new people, and get out of her comfort zone. To read more about her experience, click here. 
Vanessa Merritt Headshot - Persevering with the Thrushes - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Oct 7, 2020

Persevering with the Thrushes

Vanessa Merritt is a Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology student who spent her summer studying Hermit Thrushes. Although her original plans were canceled due to COVID-19, Vanessa was still able to work from home on a research project that follows Hermit Thrushes in the Appalachian Mountains. 
Bella Vassos Headshot - Pura Vida - Studying Abroad in Costa Rica - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 28, 2020

Pura Vida – Studying Abroad in Costa Rica

Bella Vassos is a Conservation Biology student who studied abroad in Costa Rica. Not only did she enjoy her new learning environment at school, but she also got to experience the biodiversity of Costa Rica by visiting beaches and going hiking. To read more about Bella's experience, click here. 
Duncan Anderson - Exploring Inequality in One of America's Most Affluent Cities - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 28, 2020

Exploring Inequality in One of America’s Most Affluent Cities

Duncan Anderson, an Environmental Technology and Management student, traveled to San Francisco over Spring Break. The focus of the trip was to explore the inequalities that the LGBT+ community faces and work with local organizations to combat these challenges. To read more about Duncan's experiences in San Francisco, click here. 
Jessica Chastain on a Mountain - Want the Birding Experience of a Lifetime? Go to Ecuador! - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 27, 2020

Want the Birding Experience of a Lifetime? Go to Ecuador!

Jessica Chastain is a Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology student with a Wildlife Biology concentration who got to travel to Ecuador last Spring. She visited various landscapes across Ecuador, from the Andes mountains to the Amazon basin. Because of this, she was able to see many different species of birds.