Stories From 2021
DEPP Awards for Excellence Announced
The DEPP Awards for Excellence honor professional excellence in research, teaching, extension, outreach, and/or professional service with emphasis on contributions during tenure at NC State.
Study Shows Effectiveness of Suppressing Female Fruit Flies
Pest populations plummet in lab experiments as technique using genetically modified fruit flies works more effectively than expected.
A Curious Mind for Bugs
Jamora Hamilton enjoys learning about bugs. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumna shares how her love for these tiny creatures began and why she almost gave it up.
Irish Potato Famine Pathogen Stoked Outbreaks on Six Continents
NC State researchers track the evolution of pathogen that causes late-blight disease in potatoes and tomatoes.
How You Can Help Stop a Plant Pest
Farmers and gardeners can help root out a new nematode that spreads aggressively in North Carolina vegetable crops.
NC State Honors Ristaino’s AAAS Fellow Selection
The university community gathered virtually to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious state, national and international awards, accolades or other distinctions over the past year.
Faculty Focus: Shuijin Hu Breaks Ground with Soils and Climate Change Research
Learn more about the influential researcher who's being honored for career contributions to the science of ecology.
Discover the Secret Science of Fireflies
Fireflies are found across North Carolina, with 30 to 40 species (and counting) identified in the state.
Preserving Sweetpotato Exports
A research team is exploring ways to protect the quality of sweetpotatoes shipped to Europe, following changes in regulations.
To Preserve Global Food Security, New Tools Needed to Prevent Plant Disease Pandemics
Global plant disease surveillance and detection systems – along with plant disease modeling – are needed to protect plants – and the food supply.