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Headshot Photo - Tree Conservation and Biotechnology - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 14, 2021

Tree Conservation and Biotechnology

Environmental Sciences student Bethany Suarez completed an internship with the Forest Biotechnology Group. During her internship, she learned about genetic improvement of hemlock trees. To read more about Bethany's experience, click here. 
Sophia Boyd Photo - Learning About Fish at the Coast - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

May 24, 2021

Learning About Fish at the Coast

Sophia Boyd is an Environmental Sciences student who spent a semester studying at CMAST and completing an aquaculture internship at Carteret Community College. To read more about Sophia's experience in Morehead City, click here. 
Nicole Lustgarten and a Dog - From a Literature Review to Being Published! - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

May 18, 2021

From a Literature Review to Being Published!

Nicole Lustgarten is an Environmental Technology and Management student who completed a research experience involving wastewater sampling and viruses. In addition to gaining research experience, Nicole also learned a lot about the importance of literature review in research. To read more about Nicole's experience, click here. 
Ben Zino Holding a Snake - Turtles in Trouble: Documenting the Conservation of the Eastern Box Turtle - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

May 18, 2021

Turtles in Trouble: Documenting the Conservation of the Eastern Box Turtle

Benjamin Zino is a Conservation Biology student who created a documentary about the Eastern box turtle. While he worked on the film, he discovered a passion for science communication through video. To read more about Ben's experience, click here. 
Leslie Smith Doing Lab Work - The Search for Microplastics in Blue Crabs - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

May 14, 2021

The Search for Microplastics in Blue Crabs

Environmental Sciences student Leslie Smith had the opportunity to conduct research on ingested microplastics in blue crabs. Leslie and her research advisor worked on dissolving crab exoskeletons and identifying microplastic particles. To read more about Leslie's experience, click here. 
Martina Gonzalez - Sunny Days Ahead for SolarSpace - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

May 11, 2021

Sunny Days Ahead for SolarSpace

Martina Gonzalez Bertello is an Environmental Technology and Management student who worked with the NC State Stewards on a project called SolarSpace. SolarSpace is focused on creating eco-friendly, solar powered outdoor areas for students. To read more about the project and Martina's experience, click here. 
Male student in tree - Community Experiences

Apr 23, 2021

Having Fun with First Aid in the Wilderness

Sport Management student Seth Waldron spent a weekend at the Nantahala Outdoor Center completing a Wilderness First Aid Certification course. While he was there, he learned about survival skills and how to help when someone is injured in the wilderness. To read more about Seth's experience, click here. 
Massey Stichter Outdoors - 50 Days in Nature's Classroom - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Apr 7, 2021

50 Days in Nature’s Classroom

Massey Stichter, a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management student, completed a 50 day Outdoor Educator Outward Bound course. While gaining the technical skills of being in the outdoors, she also learned about leadership and communication. Read more about Massey's experience here. 
Miranda Janis Portrait - Vulnerability of Sport Professional - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Apr 5, 2021

Vulnerability of the Sport Professional

Miranda Janis is a Sport Management student who attended the Association of Applied Sport Psychology Annual Conference. While attending a panel discussion, she got to hear female sport psychology professionals be open and vulnerable about their journeys. To read about Miranda's experience, click here. 
Vanessa Merrit Outdoors - Neotropical Research in the Time of COVID - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Apr 5, 2021

Neotropical Research in the Time of COVID

Vanessa Merritt is a Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology student whose plans for research were changed drastically during COVID. Although she wasn't able to travel, she still wanted to have an enriching experience by learning R Studio. To read more about Vanessa's learning experience, click here.