Aquaculture Education Makes a Splash with Reading at the Helm

a gray-haired man with a beard examines fish samples with a student in a lab

Dec 9, 2025

Aquaculture Education Makes a Splash with Reading at the Helm

Benjamin Reading’s passion for fish and aquaculture has fueled more than 20 years of teaching and research at NC State. Earlier this year, the American Fisheries Society honored him for his contributions to fisheries education.

Dec 3, 2025

Blog: From Genes to Governance: Reflections on the ISBR Symposium in Ghent

Nick Loschin | At ISBR 2025, scientists and regulators grappled with gene editing, governance, and the path toward responsible innovation.

Dec 3, 2025

Do Bugs Fly in the Windows of High-Rise Apartments?

How high does an apartment need to be above ground level before insects stop flying into your home?

Khara Grieger, NC State assistant professor and extension specialist

Nov 3, 2025

Leading GES into the Future: A Conversation with Khara Grieger

For Khara Grieger, leadership is about teamwork, collaboration, and a shared vision. Now, as she steps into the role of Deputy Director and prepares to lead the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center in 2026, she is focused on guiding the Center into its next phase—strengthening partnerships, broadening impact, and embracing the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

fish swim among the wreckage of a sunken ship in the Atlantic ocean

Oct 27, 2025

The Graveyard of the Atlantic: From Shipwrecks to Sanctuaries for Sea Life

Bethany Wager, a doctoral student in fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology, is investigating the haunting afterlife of sunken ships off the coast of North Carolina.

Oct 15, 2025

African Wildlife Poop Sheds Light on What Shapes the Gut Ecosystem

Because the gut microbiome plays a critical role in animal health, the work can be used to inform conservation efforts.

Sep 26, 2025

Pollinator Research Takes to the Skies with NASA Grant

As a North Carolina Space Grant Graduate Research Fellow, Gwen Kirschke is shooting for the stars — but not in the way you might think. At the Rocky Mountain Biological…

orange brown and yellow autumn leaves cover the ground

Sep 16, 2025

Chemical Warfare and Soil Saviors: The Secret Life of Leaves

Leaves are more remarkable than you think, and autumn leaves play an important role that many people do not know about.

several glass jars filled with kimchi are lined up on a wooden table

Aug 19, 2025

How Chefs and Scientists Are Using Kombucha and Kimchi to Study Microbiology

A new study demonstrates how fermented foods can be used in projects that engage the public and advance our understanding of microbial ecology.

Jul 9, 2025

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