Announcements
Multifunctional Patch Offers Early Detection of Plant Diseases
The patch can be applied to the leaves of plants to monitor crops for different pathogens – such as viral and fungal infections – and stresses such as drought or salinity.
NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Garey Fox, professor and head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering since 2017, will serve as the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
People, Plants and Profit
Assistant Professor Melinda Knuth and her lab study the intersections between horticulture, personal well-being and consumer interest.
2023 CALS Excellence in Safety Award
This Excellence in Safety Award recognizes the notable contributions that are above and beyond an employee’s normal job responsibilities. This year the college is recognizing two winners.
Herpy Named Organizational Development Coordinator
In his new role, Dave Herpy will implement professional and leadership development programs for a workforce of more than 1,000 people.
Opening Doors Diversity Competency Retreat
Opening Doors is a free, three-day retreat that provides a framework for increasing diversity awareness and enhances a person’s ability to create an inclusive organization.
International Plant Breeding Seminar Series
The spring International Plant Breeding Consortium seminar series will occur over six consecutive weeks on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon. This week, Guillaume Bauchet from Coop Liniere will discuss flax breeding and adapting to a changing environment.
Building Belonging
Maru Gonzalez, an assistant professor and youth development specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, has dedicated her career to creating affirming and welcoming spaces for and with young people.
10 CALS Faculty Named 2022-23 Goodnight Early Career Innovators
The program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education.
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.