Stories From May 2023
Spotlight on Amanda Knight, 4-H Agent
Amanda Knight, Sampson County NC Cooperative Extension's 4-H agent, was recently featured in the Sampson County newsletter.
Supporting Digital Accessibility
Did you know that roughly 20% of the population has a disability that may affect their interactions in our digital environments? At NC State, we want to provide resources that support you in making your digital content consumable by a broad audience.
Giving Back to USAID
Soil Fertility Specialist Luke Gatiboni spent two weeks volunteering with USAID to train Uzbek farmers in an effort to return a lifelong favor.
Sustainability in Floriculture
The Cognitive Behavioral Lab is answering a call from many growers, suppliers and retailers in the floral industry who would like to be more sustainable but may not know how.
Graduate Programs Keep Climbing in Rankings
NC State's Biological and Agricultural Engineering was ranked No. 4 best graduate school in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
Wang Awarded $3.2M NIH Grant to Study Female Reproductive Aging
Xiaoqiu (Churchill) Wang, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science, was recently awarded a $3.2 million grant from NIH/NICHD to study female reproductive aging and uterine health.
Keeping the Bees Buzzing
In this episode of Farms, Food and You, learn about honey bee health, the honey bee's role in agriculture, and NC State's bee research and outreach programs.
The Changemakers
Terri Long, Marvin Moncada and Kenny Sherin are creating life- and industry-altering change. Close the digital divide, shuck stereotypes for plant scientists and age liquor at a breakneck speed–all in a day’s work for these changemakers.
Science Communicator Makes a Splash
Whether she's teaching students or swimming with sharks, Michelle Jewell with the Department of Applied Ecology finds inspiring ways to share science.
Making the Best Better: Celebrating 4-H
The 4-H Alumni Award recipients were celebrated for living out the mission of 4-H and creating a legacy of excellence within the organization.