Beth Stokes, PhD

Guys I have the COOLEST job. #woodscience #woodisgood #imageanalysis

@StarkUtilities Any idea what’s happening with the power around Windermere on S. Montgomery? We heard a pop and everything went dark

Anyone else hear that huge “pop” on South Montgomery just now? #starkville #msstate

A new LVL plant could be on the way to the Southeast! #FWRC scientists are partnering with industry to make it happen—expanding opportunities for landowners and strengthening our forest economy.

The Crosby Arboretum will host its annual Forge Day Jan. 18 in Picayune to showcase the historic and modern uses of the forge. The family-friendly event will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Learn more: ow.ly/EG4l50UFJfi #MSUext

In 2024, forestry ranked 2nd for the largest agricultural commodities in Mississippi.

We welcomed @ArmyERDC to campus & showed them our ERDC-funded research in action. Sustainable Bioproducts researchers are transforming low-grade, low-value materials into high-performance engineered beams. This innovation enhances infrastructure options & promotes sustainability.

Why Do We Need Forests? 🌲Well: Forests are essential to the health and well-being of people and the planet. Learn more by taking our quiz! bit.ly/49W4DCA

@FitzkeeLab I offer a short tour of my lab and talk about our ongoing projects. How they respond during that tells me more than any paper.

If an undergrad wants to work in your lab, what do you ask from them? Statement of purpose? Resume? None of the above? Do you ask for other info (e.g., first-gen student)? Thus far, I've been pretty laid back, but I wonder if asking for more might be better.

One of our alumni, Dakota Hester, doing exceptional things in his doctoral program in @MSState_ABE . Couldn’t be more proud!!!! #HailState

@bartgregory So who actually got booted?

@maria_turfdr Yes, starting at 8:58. I had two out for conferences and one out sick. The rest rambled in by 9:05.

@wood_sci_doc Did anyone actually show up?

Hey students, want to know what annoys your professors? This is my classroom at 8:55 for a 9am class. Normally, it’s nearly full by now. Something’s going on today, obviously. Being on time consistently is a sign of professionalism. These are the things we remember about you.

@MississippiDOT Any word on the conditions for Hwy 82 into Alabama?

⛄ It's been an out-and-out bitterly cold night! MDOT crews were #WorkingForYou all night to treat and clear roads. See some of the efforts on I-20 in Lauderdale County below. At 6:30am (1/17): Same 68 counties with ice reports, so use EXTREME caution if you must travel! #mswx

It’s always a special day when our #MSUCFR advisory board members are on campus! These individuals, representing industry & state/federal agencies, provide direction on our teaching, research & extension programs. Thanks to our advisory board members for your counsel & support!

New research in #Nature shows forests can capture ~226 gigatons of carbon if they were allowed to recover in regions with low human footprint. But this potential can only be achieved alongside emissions cuts and also prioritizing equitable development. nature.com/articles/s4158…

Read: Forest Products Support Healthy Forests, by Brian Brashaw, the Assistant Director of the Forest Service’s Wood Innovations program to gain insights about forests and forest products. fs.usda.gov/features/fores… #ForestProductsWeek

The 2023 Wood Innovation Grants announcement is out! fs.usda.gov/science-techno…

Attention students! Here is a great opportunity to learn more about @ArmyERDC and internships or potential career paths.

Gov. Reeves was on SuperTalk last Friday speaking on the importance of forestry in MS. He announced that, at the request of MFA, he has declared October 15-21, 2023, as Mississippi Forest Products Week! youtu.be/3UndTj03zNo?si… via @YouTube

See you next time, Denver! What a great @AWPA technical meeting. Big thanks to all the sponsors and everyone who attended…y’all make this a great industry!