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Improving the World

Through Plant Science Innovation

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Find out how we Think and Do to advance the future of agriculture.

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Interdisciplinary teamwork is at the heart of our innovative research model.

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‘A Meaningful Impact’

Amid rising interest in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence, promising undergraduate and graduate students at NC State University are gaining experience in applying AI and data analytics in agriculture.…

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Toward Faster Nematode Test Results

Plant-parasitic nematodes that feed on crops cause an estimated $80 billion to $157 billion in damage around the world each year. Two North Carolina State University faculty members aim to help…

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Creating Cutting-Edge Ag Tech

Nearly 50 NC State University undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars spent a fall weekend competing in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s fourth annual Hackathon, taking on real-world agricultural technology…

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Annual N.C. PSI Hackathon

Showcase your skills and win prizes for solving agriculture-related challenges using data analytics, 3D printing hardware fabrication and machine learning.

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Nov 12

Tuesday4:00 PM