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May 7, 2025

Never a Linear Path

Beth Liles’ winding journey to NC State and CALS started at a community college, then as a psychology student, before she finally discovered her passion as a bioprocessing major. 
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Mar 31, 2025

Food Animal Initiative Launches New Leadership

The Food Animal Initiative has named six leaders to head its five platforms aimed to further develop the future of the food animal industry. 
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Feb 7, 2025

Fueling Super Bowl Athletes: Q&A With Stephanie Coppola

NC State alumna Stephanie Coppola is on the Super Bowl sidelines for a second time, supporting the Eagles as head dietitian. 
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Jan 23, 2025

Transforming Malawi’s Agricultural Landscape Through Food Safety

Food science professor Fernanda Santos, along with seven other CALS faculty, recently traveled to Malawi seeking opportunities for research and extension to help build the country’s agricultural sector. 
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Jan 7, 2025

Maintaining Milk Safety

With recalls of raw milk in California making headlines, we asked two NC State University experts to explain the science behind pasteurization and its role in keeping milk safe. 
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Dec 9, 2024

Destination: Graduation

Four soon-to-be graduates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences reflect on their time at NC State and what comes next. 
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Oct 23, 2024

Fishing for a New Sausage Recipe

A new recipe for boudin, a beloved Louisiana sausage, calls for smoked salmon and expertise from seafood scientists with NC State University. 
Food scientist Keith Harris with three team members at 321 Coffee

Oct 15, 2024

A Food Scientist Breaks Down the Pumpkin Spice Phenomenon

Coffee with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger — starting in August? A food scientist explains pumpkin spice’s origins and its lasting appeal. 
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Jul 1, 2024

The Science of Steak on the Grill

Did you know that grilling a steak involves science? Fire up the grill this weekend to see the Maillard reaction as the meat browns and grill marks appear. 
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May 28, 2024

Get Grilling With These Barbecue Essentials

Extension Meat Specialist Dana Hanson serves up ways to elevate your barbecue game with Howling Hog barbecue sauce and the new Pack Magic rub, as he prepares for NC State BBQ Camp.