Join the JCRA as we explore exotic Ecuador from the capital city Quito to the tropical rainforest and out to the Galápagos Islands January 18–29, 2020. We ‘ll start our trip in the world cultural heritage city Quito, known as the city of eternal spring, before heading down to the tropics. A canoe will be…
Join the JCRA as we explore exotic Ecuador from the capital city Quito to the tropical rainforest and out to the Galápagos Islands January 18–29, 2020. We ‘ll start our trip in the world cultural heritage city Quito, known as the city of eternal spring, before heading down to the tropics. A canoe will be…
Loved by many Triangle area families, our summer camps are a must have in your summer plans! Week-long camps range in age from preschool to rising 8th graders. Campers explore the gardens for critters, cook up yummy recipes, solve mysteries, and create an art show inspired by the garden. If you are not a member,…
Loved by many Triangle area families, our summer camps are a must have in your summer plans! Week-long camps range in age from preschool to rising 8th graders. Campers explore the gardens for critters, cook up yummy recipes, solve mysteries, and create an art show inspired by the garden. If you are not a member,…
Loved by many Triangle area families, our summer camps are a must have in your summer plans! Week-long camps range in age from preschool to rising 8th graders. Campers explore the gardens for critters, cook up yummy recipes, solve mysteries, and create an art show inspired by the garden. If you are not a member,…
Gardening Adventures with Extension Master Gardener Volunteers “Winter Gardening: Dreaming of Gardening on a Cold Winters’ Day” Leah Dail, Wake County Extension Master Gardener Cost: Free for Friends of the JC Raulston Arboretum members, Extension Master Gardeners, NC State University students (with ID), and Department of Horticultural Science faculty and staff, all others $5.00. Registration:…
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill It’s about time: the halteres of Drosophila act as multifunctional sensory organs
Uncertainty drives science — all scientific results have uncertainties, which is the reason that more research is always needed. But scientific uncertainties create challenges for public communication. Can the public understand scientific uncertainties? Are researchers obligated to communicate uncertainties and limitations to public audiences? Will doing so reduce public trust in the results? What are…
The Willie Woltz seminar series is an annual event conducted by the Crop and Soil Sciences Graduate Student Association to celebrate the advancement of soil science and related fields by inviting a distinguished scientist to visit our department to discuss their work each spring semester. This year’s speaker is Dr. C. Lee Burras from Iowa…
The Willie Woltz seminar series is an annual event conducted by the Crop and Soil Sciences Graduate Student Association to celebrate the advancement of soil science and related fields by inviting a distinguished scientist to visit our department to discuss their work each spring semester. This year’s speaker is Dr. C. Lee Burras from Iowa…
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
Sponsored by Leaf & Limb New gardeners and those that recently moved the Triangle are invited to participate in a new symposium at the JC Raulston Arboretum that’s designed just for them. Register Now Cost: Free. Registration: Advance registration is required. Please register online using our registration e-store. Registration is limited and is considered complete…
Sponsored by Leaf & Limb New gardeners and those that recently moved the Triangle are invited to participate in a new symposium at the JC Raulston Arboretum that’s designed just for them. Register Now Cost: Free. Registration: Advance registration is required. Please register online using our registration e-store. Registration is limited and is considered complete…
Please RSVP and join us for the First Anniversary Celebration of the Dinah E. Gore Teaching and Research Kitchens.
Speaker: Dr. Thomas MakrisInstitution: Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina. Title: "Revealing the Structure and Function of Iron-containing Enzymes for Natural Product Biosynthesis." Host: Dr. Melanie Simpson - Dr. Makris is 1 of 3 Mechanistic Biochemist search candidates.
“Peak of Winter Bloom” Douglas Ruhren, Gardens Manager February usually is the peak of winter bloom, from tiny treasures such as bulbs to trees and shrubs. We will look at the floral highlights of the season. Cost: Free for members, $5.00 for nonmembers. Registration: Advance registration is not available.
The 5th Biennial Plant Breeding Symposium at NC State will feature diversity in plant breeding. We will hear from four speakers about their work and impacts in plant breeding. There will also be an opportunity to interact with industry experts during a panel discussion. For the first time there will be a poster session for…
The 5th Biennial Plant Breeding Symposium at NC State will feature diversity in plant breeding. We will hear from four speakers about their work and impacts in plant breeding. There will also be an opportunity to interact with industry experts during a panel discussion. For the first time there will be a poster session for…
Please join us for the 5th Biennial Plant Breeding Symposium at NC State! The event will be held at Talley Student Union State Ballroom from 8 AM to 5:30 PM. The program includes 4 lectures from distinguished breeders and a panel of industry representatives. The event is free of charge but registration is required! Visit…
Speaker: Dr. Josh StrableInstitution: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Plant Biology at Cornell University.Title: "Genetic analysis of novel regulators of maize shoot development?" Host: Dr. Melanie Simpson - Dr. Wallace is 1 of 3 Plant Molecular Physiologist search candidates
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
The BEESS (Biology, Ecology, and Evolution Seminar Series) has announced the spring line-up of speakers! Join Dr. Larisa Avens from the National Marine Fisheries Service & NOAA Beaufort Lab for her talk, “Skeletochronology and sea turtles: Insights into age, growth, and foraging ecology.”
Speaker: Dr. Courtney LeisnerInstitution: Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University.Title: "Genomics-enabled plant physiology for crop improvement in a changing climate." Host: Dr. Melanie Simpson - Dr. Leisner is one of the Plant Molecular Physiologist search candidates
Friends of the Arboretum Lecture “Botanical Treasures of New Zealand and Australia” Pat McCracken, Garden Treasures Australia ‘s and New Zealand ‘s unique native flora is a result of these countries ‘ geographic isolation. Additionally, plants from around the world thrive in these countries. Pat recently visited both countries on a botanical whirlwind trip. Join…
Participating High school Juniors, Seniors and Transfer students have the opportunity to Spend a Day at State and learn more about the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences! The visit includes a CALS information session, class observation in Crop and Soil Sciences, meeting with the Director of…
Edmaritz & Yara will be giving their presentation on their selected journal articles listed below. Edmaritz- Edmaritz Hernandez JC.pdfYara-Peer evaluation of Edmaritz's presentation will be led by Monica, Safiyyah, Darius, Victoria.Peer evaluation of Yara's presentation will be led by Mareca, Malika, Emilio. Anyone interested in the feedback is welcome to remain for these discussions following the…
Transfer applicants for Fall entry should apply by February 15, 2020. Recommendations for Competitive Applicants We are here to help. Call us at 919-515-5820 or email us at cropsoil-undergraduate-office@ncsu.edu to come in and visit us one on one. Come Grow With Us!
“Where Design and Plants Become One” Featuring Shannon Currey, Bob Lyons, and Elissa Steeves We’re here to inspire gardeners and illuminate the relationship between gardening and art at this year’s Winter Symposium. As one of the Southeast’s top teaching gardens, the JCRA is the place to be for in-depth, educational gatherings that focus on current…
Staff, Faculty and Students are invited to attend NC State’s annual Wolfpack Way of Life: Wellness Fair on February 19, 2020 from 11:00 AM- 2:00 PM in the Talley Student Union State Ballroom. This event will showcase the Wolfpack Wellness program and will promote many of the great resources available on campus and in the…
Citizen Science Club at NC State is hosting a networking event on February 19th from 6-7 pm to connect students with faculty and grad students on campus doing citizen science. Please join us to learn more about internship opportunities, research opportunities, community efforts and related courses with citizen science components. Tickets to this event are…
“Abstract Macro Photography” Mary Louise Ravese, Bella Vista Photography Have you ever wanted to get as close to the heart of a flower as a honeybee does? As you enter into this inner world, images become abstract—emphasizing the features of color, line, and texture inherent in a single flower. In this session, Mary Louise will…
Victoria will be giving a presentation on her chosen journal article listed below. Victoria Adams JC.pdfPeer evaluation of Victoria's presentation will be led by Cyndell, Fidaa, Natalia, Accola. Anyone interested in the feedback is welcome to remain for this discussion following the presentation.
Dr. Carlos Iglesias, new Director of the Plant Breeding Consortium “The Road to Engaging in International Food & Ag Development – A Personal Story” During his seminar, Dr. Iglesias will cover: – developing your own brand – developing an international network & curriculum – setting career motivations and goals This event is open to everyone.…
Frank Hyman, Cottage Garden Landscaping Whether indoors or out, gardening in containers opens up a lot of possibilities: edible leaves, fragrant flowers, carnivorous plants, dwarf citrus trees, and more. Learn about growing herbs and perennial vegetables in pots, finding free fertilizers, upcycling containers, making homemade potting media, using castoff materials like coffee chaff as timesaving…
Introduction to Mushroom Foraging: Learn a Year’s Worth of Wild Edible Mushrooms in One Day Frank Hyman, Cottage Garden Landscaping Want to learn to safely identify morels, black trumpets, chanterelles, and other delicious, edible mushrooms? Learn to identify the dozen most delicious mushrooms with professional forager and columnist Frank Hyman. A mushroom walk on any…
Would your product or AgTech concept benefit from field trials? Join us on Tuesday February 25 at UNC Institute for the Environment to gain valuable insight about working with growers to run field trials from an in-the-trenches founder, Tyler McGee of Shepherd Farming. Tyler and the Shepherd Farming team are working through AgLaunch to connect…
Speaker: Dr. Jason Locasale Institution: Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University Title: "Glucose and amino acid metabolism in cancer ." Host: Dr. Melanie Simpson
Emily will be giving a presentation on her chosen journal article listed below. Peer evaluation of Emily's presentation will be led by Grace, Enrique, Andy, Edmaritz. Anyone interested in the feedback is welcome to remain for this discussion following the presentation.