Stories From Sep 2018

Sep 27, 2018  |  International Visits

NC State Grows Partnership with Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

NC State and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) have many meaningful formal and informal relationships with institutions in China. NC State’s relationships within the country are valued partners in the areas of agriculture and life sciences whose efforts develop mutually beneficial active collaboration, educational training and scientific exchange.

Sep 20, 2018  |  Research Pack Abroad

Research Experience in The Land of Potatoes: Peru

At NC State, Mark Watson’s schedule remains fairly filled with his three majors: Horticulture Science, Crop and Soil Science, and Spanish Language and Literature. Yet, when Summer 2018 rolled around, he had his sight set on pursuing a 12 week-long research experience at the Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) or International Potato Center.

Sep 20, 2018

Rhinos On The Resume: International Experience Bolsters Future Plans

Teaching Associate Professor Shweta Trivedi has led one of NC State’s most unique and hands-on study abroad programs: 15 days of full-time work alongside a wildlife veterinarian on his rounds across Limpopo Province and Greater Kruger National Park area in South Africa.

Sep 14, 2018

CALS SAIGE International Seminar Series: Dr. Rick Brandenburg

Dr. Rick Brnadenburg was the kickoff speaker for the CALS SAIGE International Seminar Series where he shared his experiences conducting research in Africa.

Sep 6, 2018

‘Changing the Landscape of Graduate Education’

NC State’s AgBioFEWS program to blend natural and social sciences to train next-generation problem-solvers in agricultural biotechnology.