Fueling the Future: Weed, Pig Waste May Offer Way To Make Ethanol

Posted on May 6, 2009 by kmfaber2

From the The Clayton News-Star – April 22, 2009

If N.C. State researchers are right, pig waste and a pond weed indigenous to North Carolina may hold keys to reducing our dependency on petroleum.

Anne Stomp, an associate professor of forestry and environmental resources, is leading a research project at Julian Barham’s 4,000-sow hog farm in the Corinth-Holders area to see if duckweed, nourished with pig waste, can be cultivated on a large scale then dried and used to make ethanol, a fuel that can power automobiles.

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Dr. Goode-Vick Awarded NC State 2009 Faculty Advisor Award

Posted on May 1, 2009 by kmfaber2

NEWS RELEASE – May 1, 2009

Dr. Candace Goode-Vick in the Department of Parks Recreation & Tourism Management has been awarded the 2009 Faculty Advisor Award in recognition and celebration of her exemplary service in advising students at North Carolina State University. Dr. Candace Goode-Vick is an associate professor and assistant department head in the NC State Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Her award was presented on April 30, 2009 in a ceremony at the NC State Talley Student Center.

The Faculty Adviser award is given in recognition of an adviser whose primary responsibility is as a teaching/researching faculty member. The winner of this award exhibits a strong commitment to student success through availability to advisees, commitment to guiding students in career and academic paths, and awareness of policies and procedures. Advising load, personal philosophy of advising, commitment to advocacy for students, and evidence of student success and learning are also considered.

More information on Dr. Goode-Vick is available at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/prtm/faculty/Vick.html .

More information about NC State Undergraduate Advising Awards is available at http://www.ncsu.edu/oasis/faculty/awards.htm .

Colby and McCarter Honored with Employee Awards of Excellence

Posted on April 22, 2009 by kmfaber2

NEWS RELEASE – April 22, 2009

Two CNR staff members are the winners of 2009 College of Natural Resources Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence recognize the accomplishments and achievements of permanent NC State employees who do not hold faculty rank.

Ms. Susan Colby (SPA Award) is the Program Assistant for the Professional Golf Management Program, the creator and advisor for the PGM student ambassador group, and serves as print and web communications co-ordinator for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.

Ms. Kelley McCarter (EPA Award) is the Program Coordinator for the Forestry and Environmental Outreach Program where she coordinates the logistics of FEOP's many credit and non-credit courses, workshops, conferences and seminars for forestry and natural resources professionals; educational opportunitites for the general public, landowners, and professionals; and public forums for the exchange of information and ideas on natural resources management.

Both Colby and McCarter were recognized for their hardwork, dedication, and innovation far above the expectations for their respective positions.

"Susan and Kelley demonstrate the kind of outstanding professionalism that makes the College of Natural Resources a great place to work and learn," says CNR Dean Robert Brown. "The staff in our college are vital to our success in every arena – teaching, research and extension. We are pleased to have this opportunity to recognize the impressive accomplishments of these two members of our outstanding staff."

Colby and McCarter will be among forty-eight college/unit Awards for Excellence winners who will be honored at a social at the Talley Student Center Ballroom on June 9 at 3:00 p.m. The reception is open to the public. Both recipients receive $250 and eight hours of paid leave and are eligible to receive an additional award if chosen as one of the five distinguished employees to receive the University Awards for Excellence.

For more information on the Awards of Excellence programs visit: http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/easummary.asp

Dr. Leung named President-elect of Sigma Iota Rho – Eta Chapter

Posted on April 22, 2009 by kmfaber2

NEWS RELEASE – April 22, 2009

The NC State College of Natural Resources is proud to announce that Dr. Yu-Fai Leung has been named president-elect of the Eta Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho, the NC State Chapter of the National Honor Society for International Studies.

Dr Leung is an associate professor in the NC State Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management who works primarily in the areas of recreation ecology and impact assessment and in park planning and management.

For more information about Dr Leung visit http://cnr.ncsu.edu/prtm/faculty/Leung.html

For more information on the Eta Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho visit http://mis.chass.ncsu.edu/sigmaiotarho.htm

Forestry & Environmental Resources Launches Facebook Group

Posted on April 13, 2009 by kmfaber2

Are you on Facebook?

Become a member of the NC State Forestry and Environmental Resources Department group: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1370210366&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=20474952182. Reconnect with classmates and share your “life after NCSU” stories.