Stories From Feb 2023
Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon
The "wrap-and-plant" technique shows promise for increasing tuber size, yields and storage quality.
N.C. PSI Launches 2025 Strategic Plan
The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Strategic Plan 2025 is now live. It lays the groundwork for positioning the N.C. PSI as a global hub for advanced plant sciences research.
Power the Extraordinary at NC State
NC State faculty and staff show their incredible dedication to the university, its students and its mission in so many ways — one of which is through giving.
Dean Finalist Interviews Announced
Four finalists for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been selected for on-campus interviews, which will begin the week of March 6 and take place throughout the month.
CALS Comm Workshop: Identify a Good Story and Tell It Creatively
Want to attract coverage of your department’s people, achievements and happenings? Brainstorm with us via Zoom on March 16. Emma Macek and D'Lyn Ford will discuss how to find newsworthy ideas and fresh angles for your stories.
Bruce Named Interim Director for Student Success
As interim director of student success with the CALS Academic Programs Office, Jackie Bruce will oversee the high-impact practice programs and represent the college in academic-related tasks and committees.
Distance Education, Closer Connections
Deidra Craig, CALS’ distance education coordinator, is passionate about sharing knowledge through online learning programs and social media.
Helping an Apple Farm
Personal attention and expertise from NC State Extension food safety experts helped a North Carolina apple farm safely expand its business into providing sliced apples for healthy school lunches.
Happy Second Retirement to Chuck Hodges
Congratulations to Chuck Hodges on his retirement from NC State. Hodges, an expert in tree diseases and mycology, worked with the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic.
CALS Researchers: Show Us What You’re Working On
NC State is calling on graduate students, undergraduate students, postdocs, faculty and staff to participate in Envisioning Research, the university’s annual research image contest. Prize money totals $4,200, and the deadline to submit is June 19.