I enjoy being a #compchem #scientist to create new knowledge and #innovate. I also love #teaching, #mentoring, #nature, & #smiling. #WomenInSTEM @NCStateCNR.
Raleigh, NC
Joined October 2015
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This profile of my @NCStateEngr colleague and friend, Richard Spontak, in American Scientist highlights a recent innovation from his lab that utilizes sulfonated polymers from Kraton Corporation to create durable self-sterilizing surfaces. #ThinkAndDo americanscientist.org/articl…
It's Super Bowl time! Our NC State College of Natural Resources faculty member, Dr. Michael Edwards, breaks down its economic and social impact on host cities and the NFL in the following article. cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2026/01/th…
This is an interesting study from
@NCStateCNR by Drs. Aguilos, Jeffries, Lupek, Legget, and Ardon with @EducSci_MDPI: University Students’ Ecological Footprint and Lifestyle Changes: Awareness vs. Action mdpi.com/3247474
Today is #DayOfGiving at @NCState! There is a new @NCStateCNR Graduate Student Support Fund that will enrich their advanced training, producing the best future leaders and stewards of natural resources. Please help support talented students! #GivingPack
dayofgiving.ncsu.edu/campaig…
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Read this article from @NCStateCNR on the Wild Ride of Preparing for Wildfires. Testaments from an NC State alumni illustrate the fear LA residents felt during evacuation orders and discovering the devastation of their town.
More: cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/news/2025/0…
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Get ready! Our experts predict the pine #pollen season to begin this week! Peak pollen outputs are expected ~early April with pollen counts dropping in the weeks following.
Learn how we calculate these predictions with our recently updated publication.
content.ces.ncsu.edu/predict…
ALT Words read, "Incoming Pine Pollen Season."
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Professor David Yaron believes a hybrid approach to chemistry education brings the best of both in-person instruction and virtual learning and redefines how students learn foundational science.
cmu.edu/mcs/news-events/2025…
What gives emeralds and rubies their stunning colors? This article explains the #science behind the color and the power of the element chromium! #chemistryinaction theconversation.com/why-are-…
This NRPA article is an excellent how-to guide for expanding accessibility for outdoor workforce development, highlighting work by @NCStateCNR faculty @future_of_rec on using virtual reality (VR) to simulate outdoor experiences for training opportunities. nrpa.org/blog/five-ways-to-e…
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Curious how trees survive #winter's freezing weather?
Between their bark, dropping leaves, and increased tolerance at the cellular level, trees have evolved amazing strategies for withstanding the winter cold.
Learn more with @NationalForests :
nationalforests.org/blog/how…
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New year, same us! Stay up to date with us in 2025 for more forestry news!
From forest economics to selling timber, succession planning, woodland management, forest health, and much more, we have lots to share with you this year!
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ALT Words read, "Keep up with us! NC State Extension Forestry. Check out our website: forestry.ces.ncsu.edu. Subscribe to our Newsletter. Woodland Owners Notes. NC State Extension Forestry newsletter supporting private and family forest landowners in North Carolina. Follow Our Socials! Facebook: @ncsu.exfor, X: @NCSUExtForestry, LinkedIn: NCSU Extension Forestry."
Such an inspiring commencement speech by @NCState alum and Microsoft exec and innovator, Rashida Hodge, on how to be a POSITIVE DISRUPTOR: Be authentic, be curious, and be giving. #ThinkAndDo – at Raleigh, NC
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The NC Christmas Tree Association has a proud 65-year history of promoting the use of NC #farmgrown Christmas trees.
Learn how this important association started in 1959 in Ch 4 of our “History of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Industry’ publication!
christmastrees.ces.ncsu.edu/…
ALT Words read, "NC Christmas Trees. Chapter 4: Starting an Association. History of the North Carolina Christmas Tree Industry."
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Exciting news! The Climate and Sustainability Academy is officially here at NC State, bringing our community together to address global sustainability challenges. provost.ncsu.edu/news/2024/1…
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"Thousands of trees damaged by #TropicalStormHelene will be repurposed under an NC project developed through Interagency Recovery Coordination. >320,000 lbs of wood has already been removed."
Read the press release to learn about this effective project: fema.gov/press-release/20241…
ALT Post Helene Damage on the French Broad. Photo by Jamie Bookwalter.
Christmas trees are a big component of the NC economy. Read more about how @NCStateCNR is leading efforts to create more resilient trees! #thinkanddo – at Raleigh, NC
Christmas trees are vital to North Carolina's economy. Researchers at NC State speak about working to protect them from climate change and pests.
📝 Bastian Hauser
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The @ncforestservice's #HurricaneHelene forestland damage assessment is available.
"~822,000 ac of timberland received some level of damage during the storm resulting in ~$214M of timber damage on NC lands."
Read the report, including damage per county: ncforestservice.gov/forest_h…
ALT Screenshot of the first page of the North Carolina Forest Damage Appraisal Hurricane Helene September 2024 report.
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Always be a little kinder than necessary
Image: @HappyNewspaper_ @emilycoxhead #WorldKindnessDay2024 #WorldKindnessDay
I'm excited about @NCState's new Pappas Real Estate Devt. Program led by alumnus Chuck Flink. @NCStateCNR is a partner in providing an emphasis on #environmental #sustainability within the #builtenvironment. This #DirtNC podcast covers more details. buzzsprout.com/1786561/episo…
