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Mar 31, 2026

Fishing for Resilience

In new research, NC State applied ecologist Nadya Mamoozadeh and other researchers find that Southern Appalachian brook trout are most vulnerable to rising temperatures. 
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Mar 26, 2026

6 NC State Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows

A half-dozen NC State faculty become fellows of august scientific society, the world’s largest. 
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Feb 13, 2026

NC State Researchers to Discuss Alternative Proteins at AAAS Annual Meeting

Scaling up new technologies, sustainability and social issues are on the table for discussion at the world’s most important scientific meeting. 
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Jan 27, 2026

Former Sea Grant Director BJ Copeland Leaves Coastal Legacy

B.J. Copeland, former director of North Carolina Sea Grant and NC State University professor, was a powerhouse in the marine science and coastal management community. 
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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. 
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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 22, 2025

Researcher Spotlight – Cory McKinstry

2025-26 Global Change Research Fellow, Cory McKinstry