Students
Growing Upward
Mark Watson, 2020 graduate from CALS, reflects on his time at NC State conducting research on campus and in Lima, Peru through Research Pack Abroad.
From Raleigh to Djilor: Dannica Wall and Poultry Farming in Senegal
Poultry Science PhD student Dannica Wall gave an eye-opening presentation on her time spent in Djilor, Senegal as part of the CALS SAIGE International Seminar Series. Wall was sent abroad through Farmer to Farmer, a USAID-funded program that seeks to increase agricultural productivity, sustainable farming practices, and strengthen existing institutions.
Brazilian Soybean Intern Stays, Just a Little Bit Longer
A graduate student in crop and sciences at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Barros arrived at NC State to learn more about soybean cultivation in North Carolina and extended his stay for the friendships and new experiences.
The Wolfpack Abroad: The Research Pack of Summer 2019 in Spain
This past summer, 5 students participated in Research Pack Abroad. This program allowed these students to conduct research through host institutions in other countries, creating opportunities for both the exchange of scientific ideas and a cultural and linguistic immersion in an unfamiliar setting; an equally academic and social challenge for the student participants.
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.
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.
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.