Stamm Scholarship To Aid Worthy Wood Products Students

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

The NC State Natural Resources Foundation is pleased to announce the funding of the Alfred J. Stamm Memorial Scholarship at NC State University by his son, Alfred John Stamm.

This endowment will provide merit–based scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled in the Wood Products Program in NC State University’s Department of Forest Biomaterials.

The initial gift to this endowment was received from Mrs. Erdine Stamm in 1986 in memory of her husband, a retired distinguished professor at NC State from 1959-1970.

Dr. Stamm was a native of Los Angeles where he received his BS of Science from California Institute of Technology. He completed his Masters and PHD in physical chemistry at the University of Wisconsin. In 1925 he began research work at the US Forest Products laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin until coming to NC State in 1959. He received numerous awards, fellowships and the prestigious Reuben Robertson Professorship of Wood and Paper Science.

A true scientist, he published two books, over 150 publications and held 11 patents in the area of physics, chemistry and the structure of wood.

The scholarship endowment will recognize in perpetuity the significant contributions to wood science and technology by Dr. Stamm through the professional accomplishments and personal lives of the young men and women who study at NC State University.

During his professional life, which spanned 45 years, Dr. Stamm received national acclaim for his research and was the recipient of numerous awards and was the author of two books and over 150 research papers.

About the Department of Forest Biomaterials
NC State’s Department of Forest Biomaterials (FB) is home to one of the oldest and most respected paper science and engineering programs in the world and to a nationally recognized wood products program with a long history if supporting wood manufacturing industries, sustainable housing and their surrounding communities. FB also has a fast-growing forest biomaterials and bioenergy effort which examines the production of novel biomass resources, and develops the chemical science and engineering technology for the sustainable production of materials and energy. FB’s approach recognizes the scientific and engineering principles driving each area of study, as well as, applicable technology and business skills. Students examine the broader sustainability issues that affect industries operating in these fields, including the financial, management and social components through hands-on learning focused on identifying solutions to real-world problems and developing futuristic products and environmentally friendly processes.

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Learn more about the Wood Products program in the NC State College of Natural Resources

For More Information, Contact:
Tilla Fearn, Communication Director, (919) 513-4644 or tilla_fearn@ncsu.edu

Fellowship To Support Park and Recreation Professionals Pursuing Advanced Degrees

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

The NC State Natural Resources Foundation is pleased to announce the founding of the Susie Deazley Walston and Mac Walston Fellowship. The fellowship will support current professionals who wish to seek an advanced degree in the area of parks and recreation from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management(PRTM) at NC State University. The fellowship is the result of a generous gift by Susie and Mac Walston of Virginia Beach.

Susie Deazley Walston is a 1973 NC State graduate in Recreation Park Administration. Early in her career she saw the need for an advanced degree and earned a master’s degree at George Washington University in Public Administration. Susie retired in 2011 with 38 years of public service at the municipal level in such capacities as Parks and Recreation Director, Organizational Development Director and Deputy City Manager for Virginia Beach, Virginia. Though, not directly involved with Parks and Recreation in the later stages of her career, Susie remained active in the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society and continues to support NC State’s PRTM department who honored her with the PRTM Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2003.

Mac Walston started college at East Carolina University but dropped out to join the U. S. Marine Corps. He received a Presidential Unit Citation (Vietnam), Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V” and Purple Heart for his service. He founded and was Head Coach of the Tidewater Aquatic Club (US Swimming Association). His 25-year parks and recreation career was in Newport News, Virginia where he served as Golf Course Manager; Marina, Beaches & Pools Manager; and Recreation District Supervisor.

Susie and Mac met while working in Newport News and have been married for over 38 years. They believe parks and recreation is vital to a community’s quality of life.

About Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management at NC State
PRTM specializes in preparing planning and management professionals for the fields of parks, recreation, tourism, golf and recreational sports. One of three departments in the College of Natural Resources, PRTM teaches skills that are applicable across a wide range of environments and prepare our graduates to be the leaders in the next generation of park, recreation, tourism and sport professionals.

PRTM is a national leader in research and extension activities in the areas of Livable Communities and Healthy Living, Sustainable Tourism and Economic Development, and the Human Dimensions of Built and Natural Environments. The faculty, staff, and students are dedicated to finding real solutions to real problems and transferring that knowledge to help communities and people thrive.

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For more information, contact:
Tilla Fearn, Communication Director, (919) 513-4644

Endowment Provides Forestry Summer Camp Scholarship at NC State

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

The NC State Natural Resources Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of a new scholarship which will provide recipient(s) with scholarship funds to offset expenses incurred by attending the 9 week Forestry Summer Camp required of all forest management majors in the NC State Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources.

On August 29, 1986, John M. Sherrill made a commitment to support forestry and the study of forestry at NC State University by naming the NC State Natural Resources Foundation, Inc. (formerly NC Forestry Foundation, INC) as irrevocable beneficiary of two life insurance policies. Prior to his death in 2011, Jack designated his funds to help students attending summer camp and established the John M. “Jack” Sherrill Summer Camp Scholarship in Forestry.

Mr. Sherrill was a longtime supporter and advocate for forestry and forestry education in North Carolina. Having attended summer camp himself, Mr. Sherrill understood the hardships both financially and physically demanded by the rigorous 9 week program. However, he also understood the importance of this unique experience on the future of forestry and in the life of a professional forester.

The John M. “Jack” Sherrill Summer Camp Scholarship in Forestry will help NC State recruit and retain bright students who will enter the world of forestry and make a positive impact on future of our natural resources.

About the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
NC State’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources (FER) is one of the oldest and largest schools of its kind in America. One of 3 departments in the College of Natural Resources, FER is committed to promoting the science, policy and practice of modern forestry, as well as, state-of-the-art environmental resource management.

Distinguished by a long history of innovation, an exceptional faculty, outstanding learning facilities, a commitment to research and extension plus an ability to educate students in all sectors of forestry and environmental science, FER is proud to have graduated many of today’s most prominent forestry and environmental policy makers, researchers, scientists, executives, field experts and academic leaders.

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For more information, contact:
Tilla Fearn, Communication Director, (919) 513-4644

Investing in the Next Generation of Scientists

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Forest Biomaterials professors Marty Hubbe and Lucian Lucia at NC State University already have busy schedules teaching, conducting research and serving their university. To these duties, they have taken on editing an open access journal BioResources which has seen tremendous growth since they established the journal in July of 2006.

Their work has the professors thinking daily about the future of the field, the challenges ahead and the talented scientists needed to tackle those challenges. In response to this need, they decided to invest some of the journal’s assets in the future by making annual contributions to fund one year scholarships for deserving students majoring in forest biomaterials at NC State.

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“Not only do we want to benefit the renewable materials community with the journal, but our hope is to leverage the growth of the journal to support students going into the paper & science engineering major.” says Dr Lucia. “We count ourselves as very fortunate to be able to give back and provide scholarships to the meritorious undergrads that come into our Department.”

While they are starting small, the professors hope to grow the fund and increase the number of scholarships available in the future. Contributions to support the Journal and the BioResources Scholarship Fund are welcome. Make a gift to the BioResources Fund

ABOUT BIORESOURCES
BioResources is devoted to the science and technology of using materials, chemicals, or energy derived from predominantly lignocellulosic sources, such as wood, agricultural residues, paper, and related by products for new uses and new capabilities.

With a goal of promoting scientific discourse in an area of research that is critical to the future of us all, BioResources open-access, web-based format means that articles can be downloaded without cost by researchers around the world, helping to speed progress toward the solution of some pressing environmental issues. The journal is also available in print format.