This episode features Dr. Heidi Adams and Dr. Nan Nan from Louisiana Tech University’s School of Ag Sciences and Forestry. Dr. Adams discusses the Forestry program’s accreditation, its concentrations, and its nearly 100% job placement rate. Dr. Nan highlights her role in teaching wood science and forest products, emphasizing sustainable management and innovative uses for wood waste. They also discuss the Forest Products Innovation Center, which will use mass timber and feature workshops, chemistry labs, and classrooms. Additionally, they mention the upcoming Forest Products Week at Louisiana Tech and the Women in the Woods initiative that encourages female participation in forestry.
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