Stories From 2019
Plant Pathology alumnus, Zoila Gloria Abad, received Fellow Award from the ISPP at the International Congress of Plant Pathology 2018
Dr. Gloria Abad received a Fellow Award at the International Congress of Plant Pathology 2018 meeting of the International Society of Plant Pathology (ISPP) from President, Greg Johnson and incoming President, Jan Leach.
Reyna and Jin Recognized for Excellence in Lab Teaching
Steve Reyna and Jing Jin were both awarded for Excellence in Laboratory Teaching during Graduate Education Week at the 14th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium.
Student Spotlight: Aspiring Plant Doc (And FFAR Fellow) Lindsey Becker
At NC State, Lindsey Becker is gaining strong experience in her discipline, plant pathology, while also building soft skills important to career success. She’s one of 17 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Fellows nationwide.
NCSU Wins Linnaean Games
NCSU triumphed over Arkansas (90 - 35), Clemson (100 - 50), and, in the finals, against Florida (150 - 60). They will go on to compete at the national level in St. Louis at the annual meeting in November.
McPherson Receives 2019 NC Pest Management Association Graduate Student Scholarship
Congratulations to Samantha McPherson for receiving the 2019 North Carolina Pest Management Association Graduate Student Scholarship ($1,500) during the NCPMA 69th Annual Pest Control Technicians’ School. More than 1,000 participants attended this 3-day event, the largest of its kind in the world!
Esteemed Plant Pathology Professor Passes Away
Charles W. Averre III, a plant pathology professor emeritus at NC State University, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, but Averre’s legacy will live on in a scholarship and a high-yielding sweet potato variety named in his honor.
Research Shows ‘Bug Bombs’ Are Ineffective Killing Roaches
Total release foggers, commonly known as “bug bombs,” are ineffective at removing cockroaches from indoor environments and can leave toxic residues, according to a new study from North Carolina State University.