May 2019

May 29, 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. 

May 16, 2019

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. 

May 15, 2019

Peter Ojiambo promoted to Full Professor

Congratulations to Peter Ojiambo on his promotion to Full Professor 

May 10, 2019

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. 

May 9, 2019

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. 

May 9, 2019

Department Congratulates Spring 2019 Graduates

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology congratulates 12 Spring Graduates for 2019. 

May 9, 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.