Cancer Research

Brianna Harvey, a double major in biochemistry and human biology, wants to be a catalyst in helping to find a cure for cancer. Her mission is a bit personal.

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Coronavirus Response

Find CALS-specific updates and information related to COVID-19 and its impact on our teaching, research and Extension programs.

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A Message from Dean Linton

Dean Linton shares updates on NC State’s efforts to protect our students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders and encourages continued vigilance for personal health and well-being.

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Mar 30, 2020

Helping Farmers Find New Ways to Sell

During a time of social distancing, Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension agent in Chatham County, is helping farmers create online stores for their farms.

Mar 26, 2020

Moving Classes Online: Tips From Professor Kim Allen

NC State Extension specialist and associate professor Kim Allen has taught classes online for 10 years. She provides several tips for how to transition your classes online.

Mar 27, 2020

You Decide: How Will the Economy Change After the Virus Crisis?

Society tends to change after crises. How could our society change after the current one has passed?

Apr 1, 2020

Quick and Tasty Edibles for Spring

Now is the perfect time to start a small garden at home. Liz Driscoll, an NC State Extension 4-H specialist, reviews a number of vegetables that families can grow within two months.

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Mar 30, 2020

Fertilizer of the Future

An interdisciplinary team led by Katharina Stapelmann is setting out on an ambitious three-year project to completely rethink how nitrogen-based fertilizers are produced and used. From on-farm fertilizer production to on-demand, precision irrigation, their project aims to cut energy use, protect the water supply and increase yields.

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Heart Healthy Dinner

NC State Extension Nutrition Specialist Carolyn Dunn shows us how to make an easy, heart-healthy meal at home.

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Hand-washing the Right Way

NC State Extension Food Safety Specialist Ben Chapman explains the right way to wash your hands.

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How to Safely Sanitize Surfaces at Home

For most of us, having a sick loved one at home compels us to sanitize frequently used surfaces. But how well do commonly used cleaners actually sanitize?

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Leading the Way

$1.5B

Our agricultural research has a massive economic impact on rural North Carolina.

27-to-1

ROI: NC State Extension's work helps fuel the N.C. economy by delivering solutions directly into the hands of the state's citizens.

95%

Nearly all CALS students with high-need degrees graduate with jobs that have salaries well above the state’s median income.

Problem-solving is in our DNA. It's what happens when we Think and Do.

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COVID-19 Update Video

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CALS Magazine

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Scissors and Shovels: A Year of Transformation

In just one year, CALS saw six new major projects either break ground or open doors – the largest infrastructure expansion in college history. A look at what’s up, what’s next and why you should care.

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Apr4

Saturday 10:00 AM

Canceled - 2020 Raulston Blooms

May14

Thursday 11:00 AM

CALS Alumni and Friends Society Advisory Board Meeting

Aug12

Wednesday 8:30 AM

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Cancer Research

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