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Gina Fernandez of the Department of Horticultural Science.

Feb 6, 2023

Faculty Administrative Fellowship Opportunities

CALS is offering up to four faculty administrative fellowships in 2023. The fellowships will be for one year, and all associate and full professors with tenure are eligible. 
the bell tower in the spring

Feb 6, 2023

Xie Named AAAS Fellow

De-Yu Xie, a professor of plant and microbial biology, is one of three NC State faculty elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year. 
Bee on a flower

Feb 5, 2023

Vaccination for Bees Doesn’t Sting

The first product approved to immunize insects could help beekeepers, and it won't hurt bees a bit. Really. 
Bell Tower and Raleigh skyline.

Jan 28, 2023

You Decide: Has There Been Some Good News on Income Inequality?

The COVID-19 pandemic and demographics have caused income inequality to narrow nationally, but what about North Carolina? 
Young coworkers talking at conference table

Jan 12, 2023

CALS Community of Practice: CALS Distance Education Virtual Student Panel

Learn about students' experiences with distance education at a virtual panel discussion on Jan. 12. Faculty, staff, students and prospective students are welcome. 
Building constructed in 1905

Jan 12, 2023

Call for New Interim Assistant Director for Student Success

The CALS Academic Programs Office is searching for a new interim assistant director for student success through an open call for faculty interested in serving in this interim role. 
A small green plant grows out of of a clear, plastic container. The plant is on the left half of the container.

Jan 11, 2023

Fungi Could Be the Future of Healthier Plants

Researchers at NC State are studying how mycorrhizal fungi can enhance plant health and could lessen our reliance on non-renewable fertilizers. 
Students visit the Lonnie Poole Golf Course

Jan 9, 2023

Yelverton Honored for Golf Course Industry Contributions

Fred Yelverton, a professor and Extension specialist, has been selected to receive the 2023 Outstanding Contribution Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. 
Hands grinding up Fraser fir needles.

Dec 21, 2022

Making Scents: North Carolina Christmas Tree Fragrances

If you go to any candle retailer this time of year, you will likely find balsam, pine and cedar scents. But what about North Carolina's Fraser fir? The Fraser fir essential oil is sold to niche markets but could soon become a holiday staple. 
NC State Belltower on a sunny day

Dec 15, 2022

Bob Franks, Frank Louws Accepted to the National Food Systems Leadership Institute

Bob Franks, head of the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, and Frank Louws, head of the Department of Horticultural Science, were accepted for the Fall 2022 Food Systems Leadership Institute.