Stories From May 2019
Gutzmann receives $60,000 USDA NIFA Predoctoral Grant
This award is provided to a Ph.D. candidate who has completed his or her preliminary exams and provides funding for the last year of the candidate's Ph.D.
10,000 Square Feet Of Sweet (Potato) Promise: Four New Greenhouses Dedicated
The 10,000 square feet of new growing space are allotted for the annual production of certified elite sweetpotato plants. Starting with certified disease-free plants has enormous benefits for growers: increased yields, better quality and reduced pesticide use.
Peter Ojiambo promoted to Full Professor
Congratulations to Peter Ojiambo on his promotion to Full Professor
Ristaino Recognized for Fulbright Award at Celebration of Faculty Excellence
Jean Ristaino was recently recognized at NC State's Celebration of Faculty Excellence for her Fulbright U.S. Research Scholar and Outstanding Global Engagement awards.
From ‘Liz’ and ‘Rocco’ to The Glean Machine: Strawberry Science at NC State
Research and Extension programs at NC State make a difference for growers – and consumers – of fresh market strawberries.
Department Congratulates Spring 2019 Graduates
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology congratulates 12 Spring Graduates for 2019.
Webster and Hatano Win NCALS Research Competition
Sophia Webster won 1st place and Eduardo Hatano won 3rd place at the recent NCALS Research Competition that included a single slide each accompanied by a 2 minute presentation.