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Ojiambo Named as University Faculty Scholar

Honors and Awards

cross-section of turf

Mar 31, 2021

Cameron Stephens Named 2021 Musser Foundation Award of Excellence Winner

The Musser Foundation's primary purpose is to promote the advancement of Turfgrass science by supporting exceptional graduate students studying in the Turfgrass specialties. 
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Jan 29, 2021

Waldvogel Inducted into NC Pest Management Hall of Fame

At the North Carolina Pest Management Association's Virtual Pest Control Technician’s School earlier this week, Mike Waldvogel was inducted Into NC Pest Management Hall of Fame. 
Marc Cubeta

Nov 17, 2020

Cubeta Named President of National Scientific Society

The society advances and promotes the scientific study of fungi to foster and encourage education and research in mycology. 
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Oct 12, 2020

Marshall Receives Bourlag Award

Dave Marshall and his fellow USDA collaborators recently received the 2020 Gene Stewardship Award from the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative. 
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Aug 18, 2020

Ristaino and Louws Honored as APS Fellows

Congratulations to NC State University’s Jean Beagle Ristaino and Frank Louws, who were among 11 scientists honored during a virtual awards ceremony on Aug. 4 as 2020 Fellows of the American Phytopathological Society. 
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Aug 4, 2020

Department Members Recognized at APS Virtual Award Ceremony

Several members from NC State's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology received awards in honor of their significant contributions to the science of plant pathology. 

Aug 4, 2020

Rick Brandenburg Scores Cover of Carolina Greens

Rick Brandenburg has been finding ways to reduce the damage that insects cause to peanuts as well as to lawns, athletic fields, golf courses and other grassy areas. The impact of his turfgrass work recently earned him a spot on the cover of Carolina Greens magazine and the top honor bestowed by the magazine’s publisher. 
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Apr 16, 2020

Villani Lab’s Research on Rapid Apple Decline Highlighted in Science

Sara Villani was interviewed for an article in Science magazine about research on Rapid Apple Decline (RAD).  
DEPP Attendees at APS Meeting

Mar 3, 2020

DEPP Attends APS Southern Division Meeting

DEPP members attended The American Phytopathological Society Southern Division meeting in Charleston, SC in February. 
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Feb 27, 2020

Ojiambo Named as University Faculty Scholar

Professor Peter Ojiambo was selected as one of 24 early- and mid-career faculty members who are recognized for their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through teaching, scholarship and service.