Faculty
Motherhood in Academia: Building Community in CALS
Join the CALS Community of Practice virtual session on Oct. 18 to discuss “Motherhood in Academia: Building Community in CALS” with Erin McKenney, assistant professor and director of undergraduate programs for the Department of Applied Ecology.
William Neal Reynolds Professorships Nominations
Dean Fox announced a call for nominations for William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professorships. All college faculty are eligible to submit a nomination by Oct. 20, 2023.
AGI Welcomes Writing Lecturer Geidel
The Agricultural Institute proudly announces Savannah Geidel as its new writing lecturer. Geidel joins the AGI teaching team with writing coordinator Ashley Burns.
Ham Receives Yellowdig Award
Assistant Teaching Professor Remi Ham was recognized for "Excellent STEM use" of Yellowdig, an instructional tool that promotes student discussion.
Tide at Farmers’ Door
Climate change is causing sea level rise and increased flooding that threatens North Carolina’s most fertile agricultural land with saltwater intrusion. NC State researchers are on the job to recommend management options to help farmers adapt.
The Summer of What If?
The Office for Faculty Excellence presents The Summer of What If?, a four-part series created to engage faculty, staff and graduate students in a learning opportunity designed to advance professional development.
Suppressing Agricultural Pests
NC State researchers use a gene-drive system on spotted-wing Drosophila, which devastate soft-skinned fruit.
Gut Check
Researchers have identified significant differences in the gut microbiome of female southern white rhinos reproducing successfully in captivity.
Andow to Lead Applied Ecology
An accomplished ecologist with an extensive international background in agriculture and species conservation will lead the Department of Applied Ecology.
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.