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‘Visionary Gift’ to Bolster Plant Breeding Program

2017

Mike Boyette receives the National Research Impact Award

Mar 13, 2017

Boyette Wins National Research Impact Award

Mike Boyette, Philip Morris Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, recently received a National Research Impact Award for his career achievements in sweet potato research. 
girl holding carrots and radishes

Mar 7, 2017

Online Dashboards Illustrate Local Foods Spending Data

Where are North Carolinians buying local foods? How much are they spending? These are just some of the questions being answered through a collaboration of the NC 10% Campaign and RTI International. 
CALS alumni Rachel Grantham is now an agronomist at Smithfield.

Mar 6, 2017

AgPack Strong: Rachel Grantham’s Advice to Students

During her time at CALS, Smithfield’s Rachel Grantham learned a lot about agricultural business management, networking – and the importance of keeping an open mind in your career. 
CALS Animal Science major Kristen Hasegawa

Mar 1, 2017

Student Spotlight: From Hawaii to the Brickyard

Kristin Hasegawa traveled more than 4,600 miles from home to pursue her dream. Now a sophomore animal science major, she considers CALS her second home. 
Student Spotlight: CALS student Christina Harvey in front of mountains in New Zealand

Feb 22, 2017

Student Spotlight: Ag-Adventurer Christina Harvey

Senior Christina Harvey has packed her time in CALS as full as possible. Her goal? A farm of her own. 
Shahnee Haire

Feb 20, 2017

Student Spotlight: Serving Local Communities in Big Ways

Graduate certificate program student Shahnee Haire serves local communities through her work as a regional public health educator and founder of a youth development organization. 
sweet potatoes in crate

Feb 20, 2017

Project Aims to Eliminate ‘Ugly’ Sweet Potatoes

Dr. Mike Boyette and grad student Amber Tsirnikas are on a mission to help farmers grow better (more attractive) sweet potatoes. Their efforts could boost the industry in a big way. 
Julieta Sherk seated in a patio. In the foreground: a statue of a medic aiding a wounded soldier.

Feb 17, 2017

Faculty Focus: Julieta Sherk Wins Fulbright Award

Julieta Sherk will head to Mexico next fall as a J. William Fulbright Global Scholar in Science and Technology. Learn more about her passion for landscape design as a vehicle for social change and improved community development. 
mother and daughter looking at fresh produce at farmers market

Feb 15, 2017

Online Master of Nutrition Program Nabs Top National Ranking

NC State’s online Master of Nutrition program ranks No. 1 on a list of the country’s top programs. 
Drs. Charles and Marilyn Stuber

Feb 15, 2017

‘Visionary Gift’ to Bolster Plant Breeding Program

A new endowment – and allied challenge initiative – from Drs. Charlie and Marilyn Stuber will fuel the future of plant breeding at NC State.