Stories From 2026
Disaster Mitigation Research in Japan
Summer 2026 Madeleine “Mac” Gagné As a kid, I was heavily inspired by the work of my uncle- Dr. Charles Menzel- and his many adventures in studying primatology around the world. At a young age, I became captivated with his […]
Mammalian Reproductive Function Research in Japan
Summer 2026 Kathleen DiGraitis During the summer of 2026, Kathleen participated in a research program at Nagoya University in Japan, where she studied kisspeptin neurons, which serve as a master regulator of reproductive function in mammals. Through this experience, Kathleen […]
Organic Farming Research in Spain
Summer 2026 Anna Babski During my summer in Spain, I helped with organic farming research at the Universitat Politècnica de València. I worked in a chemistry laboratory in the School of Agricultural and Natural Environment Engineering with my mentor Lola […]
Animal Integrative Physiology Research in Japan
Summer 2026 Zahra Douglas During the summer semester, I completed an international research program at Nagoya University in Aichi, Japan, through NC State’s Research Pack Abroad initiative. Working in the Laboratory of Animal Integrative Physiology under the mentorship of Dr. […]
Plant Pathology Research in Japan
Summer 2026 Caryn Biesecker During this summer, I was provided the opportunity to gain undergraduate research experience in Dr. Daigo Takemoto’s Plant Pathology Laboratory at Nagoya University in Japan, under the mentorship of Maurizio Camagna. My research focused on understanding how […]
Plant Signaling Research in Japan
Summer 2026 Madison Nguyen During the summer, I’ve had the opportunity to join Professor Hitoshi Sakakibara laboratory studying Plant Signaling at Nagoya University. The research focused on how plants adapt their root architecture during nutrient stress. Specifically, plants dynamically adjust […]
Epigenetics Research in Japan
SUMMER 2026 Kelsey Kusi I spent my summer in Nagoya, Japan, conducting research at Nagoya University in Dr. Kenji Ichiyanagi’s Laboratory of Genome and Epigenome Dynamics under the guidance of Torahiko Yamanaka. My research focused on the epigenetic regulation of meiotic recombination in […]
Black Soldier Fly Research in Kenya
SUMMER 2026 Joy Othoo Bridging Continents Through Agriculture: My Research Pack Abroad Experience at the World Vegetable Center–Kenya This summer, I had the privilege of spending three months in Nairobi, Kenya, as a Research Pack Abroad intern with the World […]
Genetic Modification of Birds Research in Japan
SUMMER 2026 Coy West I worked in Dr. Nishijima’s Laboratory of Avian Biosciences with my mentor Masato Konishi, where researchers investigate the nature of primordial germ cells (PCGs) and their application in the cloning and genetic modification of birds. I produced a […]
Circadian Rhythm Research in Japan
SUMMER 2026 Erin-Jade Padayachee This summer I completed my first undergraduate research experience at Nagoya University in the Laboratory of Animal Integrative Physiology directed by Dr. Takashi Yoshimura. I joined the Circadian Rhythm project, which investigates how our internal biological clock […]