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Student Spotlight

CALS NCSU Kelly Blanton

Dec 3, 2018

Transforming Tragedy Into Triumph: Animal Science’s Kelly Blanton

A catastrophic rodeo accident left Kelly Blanton paralyzed from the shoulders down – one month before she was supposed to start attending her dream school, NC State. But she decided that nothing would stop her. 

Animal Science student Christian Capobianco with a Komodo dragon.

Feb 7, 2018

Student Spotlight: Christian Capobianco Interns At The Zoo

Rhinos and elephants, giraffes and chimpanzees and many, many more, are all in a day’s work for Animal Science senior Christian Capobianco in his internship at Zoo Miami. 

Becky Poole and her faculty mentor Dr. Daniel Poole investigate the impact of protein supplementation on immune response in steers suffering from a disease called fescue toxicosis.  

Feb 5, 2018

Student Spotlight: A Passion for Teaching and Learning

As she studies a disease that threatens the reproductive abilities of cattle, Becky Poole hopes to help farmers keep their herds healthy. 

NCSU CALS Animal Science Senior Ruby Monn on top of a mountain

Jan 8, 2018

“I Love Science Because It’s Exciting”: Animal Science Senior Ruby Monn

During Ruby Monn’s time as an animal science major at CALS — a last-minute switch from biochemistry — she has uncovered a passion for global agriculture, an ability for the observation necessary in animal care and a “God-given gift” of public speaking. 

MaryBeth Tyndall, 4H and Poultry Science freshman

Aug 14, 2017

From 4-H to the Brickyard

When 4-H Skillathon champion and second-generation CALS student MaryBeth Tyndall hits the Brickyard on the first day of classes, she'll already know her way around campus. 

Montana York

Aug 8, 2016

Student Spotlight: Montana York Bridges Law and Agriculture

First generation college student Montana York is a CALS Ambassador double-majoring in political science and agricultural science. Here’s how she knew CALS was right for her.