Adrienne Tucker
Friends, Romans, Veterinarians: NC State Animal Science Trio in Italy
Three aspiring veterinarians from NC State University traveled to Rome and Florence, Italy, this summer to shadow vets and gain hands-on clinical skills while also exploring a new culture.
Peru Expedition Advances NC State Insect Collection, Research
A trip to Peru opened up a world of discovery for researchers from the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology who gathered data and insect specimens for the NC State Insect Collection.
From Kilns to Kitchens: Unlocking Biochar’s Potential in Italy
Praveen Kolar from the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering recently explored different methods for crafting biochar as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Bologna in Italy.
Phytoalexin Release Plant Pathology Research in Japan
SUMMER 2025 Julia Yurkiv This summer, I had the greatest opportunity to study abroad at Nagoya University in Japan. I was in the graduate school of Bioagricultural Sciences, working in Dr. Takemoto’s laboratory. Together with Zander Ketwitz, a student at […]
Antimicrobial Pathway Plant Pathology Research in Japan
SUMMER 2025 Zander Ketwitz During my summer at Nagoya University in Japan, I worked in Dr. Takemoto’s lab under my mentor, Dr. Maurizio Camagna, alongside Julia Yurkiv, another student from NC State. We worked together on this project, splitting the […]
Gut Microbiota Research in Spain
SUMMER 2025 Cooper Weir I spent the summer researching Bifidobacteria populations in neonatal gut microbiotas using DNA extracted from fecal cultures. I quantified the growth of four species when supplied with the 2-fucosyllactose HMO using qPCR. In the process I learned a […]
Animal Reproduction Research in Japan
SUMMER 2025 Jasmine Alston I was able to conduct research on the effect of low estrogen levels on kisspeptin (KISS1) neuron activity in female Wistar-Imamichi rats. The KISS1 gene is essential for GnRH regulation, LH surges, and FSH surges in […]
Digging Into Dutch Agriculture
A group of CALS students recently expanded their agricultural knowledge and cultural horizons during a seven-day study abroad course in the Netherlands and Germany where they learned about horticultural crop production techniques, agribusiness and agricultural policy, and sustainable farming.
Trade and Ag Experts Converge at NC State
The world’s grand challenges don’t conform to the boundaries between academic disciplines—or the borders between nations. Trade decisions made in Brussels have profound effects on oil palm farmers in Malaysia. A war between Ukraine and Russia cuts off access to fertilizer for farmers on the Indian subcontinent.
Benefits of North Carolina Adopting African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables
Adopting African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables in North Carolina offers a triple-win: economic opportunity for growers, improved nutrition for communities, and a more sustainable, resilient agricultural system. With proper extension support, marketing channels, and education, these vegetables could become a valuable asset to North Carolina’s diverse and evolving agricultural landscape.