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Black Excellence: Urban Ecologist Murry Burgess

Murry Burgess is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State’s College of Natural Resources. Her research focuses on urban ecology and ornithology, specifically the effects of artificial light at night on barn swallow chick health and development. After she completes her degree, Burgess would like to pursue a career in academia and start her own research lab.

We recently spoke with Burgess about her experience as a Black scientist in the field of natural resources. The following Q&A is a part of a Black History Month series highlighting the outstanding contributions Black faculty, staff and students have made to the College of Natural Resources.

Resource Details

Organization: North Carolina State University: College of Natural Resource News
Date: 2021-02-03
Resource Type: Publication, Resources
Topic: DEI & Anti-Oppression, Environmental Justice
Source URL: https://www.mlburgess.org/

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