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Three NC State Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships

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Oct 5, 2026

Recent Biochemistry Alumni Engagement Highlights

September has been a busy month for opportunities to engage with our alumni community. Here is a rundown on the great events that were hosted at the college and department… 
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Oct 5, 2026

Newest Anne A. J. Work Award Recipient

Congratulations to Sydney S. Skirboll, the 2026-27 recipient of the Anne A. J. Work award!  Dr. Robert W. Work established the Anne A.J. Work endowment in memory of his wife,… 
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Oct 5, 2026

New Class of Cellular Proteins Offers Untapped Potential

Thomas Makris, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, wants to unlock the inner biochemical workings of a new class of cellular proteins that hold the potential for developing new medicines, biofuels and other valuable products. 
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Sep 29, 2026

High-Impact Experience: Getting Research Ready

With support from NC State’s Packways High-Impact Experiences initiative, the Biochemistry Undergraduate Research and Training Program now offers students an experience with greater structure and intention. 
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Sep 22, 2026

2026 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrated its alumni award winners on Sept. 18. From the field to the lab, find out how they’re making an impact. 
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Jul 29, 2026

Smart Advice for First-Year Success

Your first year at NC State is an exciting journey of self-discovery, new connections and personal growth. Meet our orientation leaders — some of the first friendly faces that help guide the incoming Pack. Here is their top advice for thriving in year one and beyond. 
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Jul 9, 2026

Mining Rare Earth Elements with Plants

The United States is looking to boost domestic mining of rare earth elements to secure greater control over pricing and manufacturing of essential technologies we rely on. To that end, the U.S. Department of Energy is backing NC State University’s interdisciplinary research for optimizing phytomining — the process of extracting valuable minerals using plants. 
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Jul 8, 2026

Could Duckweed Solve One of Hog Farming’s Biggest Challenges?

CALS professor Ryan Sartor has an idea that could turn waste into worth by using domesticated duckweed grown in hog lagoons to prevent overflows and capture excess nutrients. 

Jun 10, 2026

Announcing the 2026-27 Global One Health Scholars

Evan Byrd Evan Byrd is a Biochemistry major graduating Spring 2028. With strong interests in social determinants of health and infectious disease, Evan plans on attending medical school after graduation.… 
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May 5, 2026

Three NC State Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships

The NC State University Fellowships Office is pleased to announce that three third-year students have received the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship this year.