Stories From 2023
NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Garey Fox has been named dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1, pending Board of Trustees approval.
The Road Less Traveled
Biological and Agricultural Engineering doctoral graduate Emine Fidan chose to pursue a doctorate immediately after completing her bachelor’s in biosystems engineering with the intention of becoming a professor.
Sargassum is a Growing Problem. Researchers May Have a Solution
Funded with a $2.25 million grant from the Department of Energy, NC State researchers will collect sargassum and combine it with wood waste to produce sustainable aviation fuel and battery-grade graphite.
Wheeled Robot Measures Leaf Angles to Help Breed Better Corn Plants
The technology is more efficient than conventional techniques, providing plant breeders with useful data more quickly.
Estuaries Face Higher Nutrient Loads in the Future – Particularly on the Atlantic Coast
The finding suggests estuaries, particularly on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, will face a heightened risk of experiencing harmful algal blooms.
Engineering Solutions: Where Stormwater Meets the Roadway
Kristen Navaroli, a 2017 Biological and Agricultural Engineering graduate, is working to mitigate the effects of climate change and improve the living conditions of economically disadvantaged communities.
Solving Problems and Building the Next Generation of Engineers
Sydney Seymour, a three-time alumnus from NC State’s Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, owns an international consulting firm. He’s also passionate about training young engineers.