D'Lyn Ford

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Jun 20, 2023

How Dairy Drinks Help Fuel Athletes

Sports nutrition experts say, when it’s time for a post-workout drink, trade that gator for a cow. A Howling Cow. 

Apr 25, 2023

Anna Gessner: Wide-Open Opportunities

CALS graduating senior Anna Gessner teamed up to Feed the Pack and prepared herself for a health care career while earning a nutrition degree. 

Oct 26, 2021

Healthy Start: Alumna Virginia Stage Adds Science, Nutrition in Preschool

NC State alumna Virginia Stage, a nutrition researcher, leads programs to introduce science and nutrition in preschool. 

Oct 22, 2021

Full Circle: Food Scientist Katie Maloney’s NC State Ties

A three-time NC State graduate helps develop new food products at work and shares Wolfpack traditions with a third generation at home. 

Dec 21, 2020

Vision and Value: The Scoop on Gary Cartwright’s Dairy Career

Curious about how NC State’s Howling Cow ice cream got its start? Here’s the origin story from an alum and longtime dairy innovator.