Melissa Pasquinelli

I enjoy being a #compchem #scientist to create new knowledge and #innovate. I also love #teaching, #mentoring, #nature, & #smiling. #WomenInSTEM @NCStateCNR.

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

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 https://t.co/A5EsVCoreJ

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

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. https://t.co/L5S8HsFSQQ

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

@NCState is building stronger partnerships with the @NCCommColleges with its new Wolfpack Connect program. What a game-changer for workforce development in North Carolina! #ThinkAndDo https://t.co/JE6Ag9UPlR

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

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 https://t.co/H8AXMsYZnj

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

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
https://t.co/Ib6Jd2nPaJ

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

@AmerChemSociety wants to hear from us on how and why we support science. You can do so at this website: https://t.co/biD2bEQTFv.

[NC State Extension Forestry @NCSUExtForestry]

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: https://t.co/NbgnXf3YhD

[NC State Extension Forestry @NCSUExtForestry]

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.
https://t.co/iUNUeXwlrm

[CMU Chemistry @CMU_Chem]

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.

https://t.co/MaMRsCyStZ

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

What gives emeralds and rubies their stunning colors? This article explains the #science behind the color and the power of the element chromium! #chemistryinaction https://t.co/OTIBbsa8qG

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

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. https://t.co/wQEaLTIS8b

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

@LowDispersity @J_A_C_S @Brent_Sumerlin Interesting!

[NC State Extension Forestry @NCSUExtForestry]

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 :
https://t.co/UI9yT61uTZ

[NC State Extension Forestry @NCSUExtForestry]

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!
https://t.co/znyYK2jVO8

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

@NUChemistry @NorthwesternU Wow how sad. Such an impactful person to science and science communication!

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

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

[NC State Extension Forestry @NCSUExtForestry]

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!
https://t.co/v1d7UpQMdl

[Melissa Pasquinelli @docmelissap]

@NCSUExtForestry Sure is!

[NC State Sustainability @NCStateSustain]

Exciting news! The Climate and Sustainability Academy is officially here at NC State, bringing our community together to address global sustainability challenges. https://t.co/zgiG7RxLIL

[NC State Extension Forestry @NCSUExtForestry]

"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: https://t.co/ndq4UMT87A