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A group selfie of Carolyn Young with female colleagues

Apr 2, 2023

Grassroots Approach to Leadership

Carolyn Young, head of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, says mentors encouraged her to pursue higher education and take on leadership roles. Now she does the same for others. 
Belltower on a sunny Spring day.

Apr 1, 2023

CALS Awards for Excellence

Celebrate the seven CALS employees who received Awards for Excellence this year. 
A team working with post-its on a white board.

Apr 1, 2023

LinkedIn Learning

You have free access to LinkedIn Learning. This online resource offers video courses to help you accomplish your professional and personal goals. 
Cover Crop Conference at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems at Cherry Research Farm outside Goldsboro, NC.

Mar 29, 2023

Study Shows Cover Crops Help Mitigate Farmer Losses

Results suggest cover crops can keep soil drier and healthier, allowing Midwestern farmers to plant cash crops after flooding. 
NC State Belltower

Mar 28, 2023

Researchers Look to Solve Sargassum Problem

Funded with a $2.25 million grant from the Department of Energy, NC State researchers will collect sargassum and combine it with wood waste to produce sustainable aviation fuel and battery-grade graphite. 
Aerial of Memorial Belltower and surrounding buildings on campus.

Mar 26, 2023

Volunteer for Citizen Science

Help support the City Bird project. City Bird is surveying campus buildings during peak spring migration (April 12 – May 3, 2023) when birds are at the highest risk of collision-caused death. 
Droplet of water with ripples

Mar 26, 2023

Wellness Days Update and Reminders

NC State remains committed to providing comprehensive mental health support. To do this work, we need our whole Pack to be just that — a Pack. That means looking out for one another, supporting each other and being honest with yourself when you need a little extra help. 
Mike Walden at a radio microphone

Mar 26, 2023

You Decide: Where’s the Job Market Headed?

Economist Mike Walden shares which jobs are on the rise and which are declining and how new technologies like robots and artificial intelligence play a role. 
Ondulla Toomer

Mar 23, 2023

Peanuts May Pack a Punch for Women’s Health

Peanuts are a protein-packed legume that may have a new superpower in relieving menopause symptoms. Research chemist Ondulla Toomer tells us why peanut research, and women's health, may benefit from a new approach. 
Lee Ivy with a tree backdrop

Mar 22, 2023

Ivy Honored for Contributions to Horticultural Industry

Lee Ivy, director of the Agricultural Institute and assistant director of CALS Academic Programs, has been selected to receive the Kim Powell Outstanding Contribution to the Horticulture Industry Award.