Stories From Jul 2019
Kelsey Wraps Up Her Research at IPLA
Kelsey finalizes her research finds that her hypothesis is proven correct - there would be more antibiotic resistance genes present in preterm infants than full-term.
Destination: Madagascar
Through the Ants and Canopy Bootcamp, a group of undergraduates from the U.S. and Madagascar will explore diversity in ants – and learn to climb trees – with NC State’s Bonnie Blaimer and the California Academy of Sciences’ Brian Fisher.
From Mozambique to Williams Hall: An A-maizing Partnership
The Borlaug Fellowship Program connects NC State agricultural science mentors to emerging scholars, such as Hamilton Chiango, in developing and middle-income countries around the world.
Kelsey Closes in on Research Conclusions
As Kelsey closes in on her research, she is getting closer to analyzing her research results and providing conclusions.
Horsing Around in Ireland
NC State students on a study-abroad trip to Ireland’s world-renowned equine industry expected to learn about horses. But that's not all they learned about.
Cristobal: The Great Chufa Migration
Cristobal shares about the history of the chufa plant.
Eric Uses qPCR to Test His Samples
Eric continues with his research and explains why he adopts qPCR to test his samples and reflects on his time at IPLA and Spain and the friends he has made.
Kelsey’s Motivational Factors in Research
Kelsey finds motivation in learning the impacts of her research and rewards her hard work with a trip to the Spanish mountains
Eric Explains His Research
Eric details his research tests looking for different combinations of microbial mutants.
Alexandra: Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
Alexandra reflects on her personal growth by trying something that is uncomfortable.