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2017

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Aug 14, 2017

NC State and Oracle Pilot ‘Big Data’ Project to Grow Agriculture

Oracle has selected NC State as a university partner to pilot a new program that uses big data to solve grand challenges in everything from agriculture to textiles to engineering. First on the list? Sweet potatoes. 
John Dunn sits on the bed of his truck in Rose Hill, North Carolina. A sophomore at NC State University, Dunn is the first person in his family to go to college. With a combination of grants, loans, help from his grandfather and weekend farm work, Dunn hopes to finish college and find a career in agriculture. Photo Credit: Jeremy M. Lange Photography

Aug 14, 2017

Smoothing the Bumps in the Road

Donor support for NC State students reaches beyond scholarship funding. A new Student Emergency Fund administered by the Division of Academic and Student Affairs will help meet essential needs and ease unexpected burdens — keeping students like John Dunn on the track to success. 
Two scientists look at tomatoes growing in a greenhouse.

Aug 7, 2017

Scientists Breed Better Fresh Market Tomatoes

NC State’s tomato breeding program delivers more flavorful and disease-resistant tomatoes for farmers and home gardeners alike. 
NC PSI Launch Director Stephen Briggs

Aug 7, 2017

Leader Chosen, Plant Sciences Initiative Poised to Problem-Solve

With this week’s announcement of Stephen Briggs as launch director, the NC Plant Sciences Initiative is about to get rolling — in a big way. 
Teachers working at a table

Aug 2, 2017

Grow Academy: A Camp for Science and Math Teachers

North Carolina high school teachers have a unique new opportunity to gain hands-on experience in agriculture and life sciences education, thanks to NC State’s new Grow Academy. 
Participants salute the flag during the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Jul 31, 2017

Ag Institute is Partner in New Career Center at Fort Bragg

At Fort Bragg’s new Career Resource Center, the Agricultural Institute’s Soldier to Agriculture Program helps veterans make the transition from military service to agricultural careers. 
Aerial photo of North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis

Jul 19, 2017

‘Defining Moment’: Food Processing Innovation Center Poised to Boost N.C. Economy

The new North Carolina Food Processing Innovation Center could create jobs, revitalize rural communities, open new markets for entrepreneurs and farmers … and the list goes on. 
Boy with electrical experiment.

Jul 16, 2017

4-H Electric Congress Celebrates its 70th Year

Every summer, North Carolina 4-H Electric Congress draws young people from across the state for hands-on learning, and fun, in science, technology, engineering and math related to electricity. The event is in its 70th year. 
Freeman Fotographics

Jul 10, 2017

Pragya Adhikari

Pragya Adhikari from Nepal is trying to breed a tomato that is tastier and more resistant to plant diseases. 
composting lab

Jun 29, 2017

At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers

Worms at the NC State Composting Learning Lab recycle organic material like food waste into compost.