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Education Beyond the Classroom

2017

The eyewall of Hurricane Irma

Sep 11, 2017

Helping With a Disaster

One of the best ways you can help is by donating money to agencies and organizations that have coordinated efforts on the ground. In this video, NC State Extension Emergency Coordinator Mike Yoder explains why. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Sep 11, 2017

Economic Perspective: Tax Deductions and Charitable Donations

The ability to deduct charitable donations on federal taxes may be affected by potential changes to the tax code. What are the possible outcomes and impacts? 
Paul Siciliano standing in a barn with a horse

Sep 10, 2017

How to Shape a Passion Into a Career: Award-Winner Paul Siciliano

Professor Paul Siciliano just won two national awards — and is one of the few people who can say with honesty that this isn't his first rodeo. 
Cow and pig mascots in front of Carter-Finley Stadium

Sep 9, 2017

Tailgate Odyssey

At long last, Cow and Pig made it to Tailgate day! Check out our video for a look back at the most famous swine-bovine friendship this side of Carter-Finley. 
Lee County Extension Gail Foushee Flowers

Sep 8, 2017

Lee County’s Women in Ag: Savvy Marketer, Flower Farmer

Lee County Extension's Women in Ag series highlights retail flower farmer (and savvy marketer) Gail Foushee. 
Apples, pears and other produce at a grocery store

Sep 7, 2017

Study: SNAP Benefits Aren’t Enough to Afford a Healthy Diet

A new study from NC State and the Union of Concerned Scientists finds that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) only covers 43-60 percent of what it costs to consume a diet consistent with federal guidelines for what constitutes a healthy diet. 
The eyewall of Hurricane Irma

Sep 7, 2017

September is Disaster Preparedness Month

NC State Extension's ncdisaster.com website provides valuable information to help North Carolinians prepare for and recover from disaster. 
Horticultural Science student Amy Arnold

Sep 6, 2017

Student Spotlight: An Artist with a ‘Passion for Plants’

Meet Amy Arnold, the student behind the prize-winning illustration on this year's special-edition CALS Alumni and Friends t-shirt. 
Man holding an open case containing pinned insects.

Sep 5, 2017

Buggin’ Out: CALS’ Insect Museum Grows

When is a gift of 60,000+ insects a good thing? When it becomes part of NC State’s Insect Museum. 

Sep 1, 2017

Education Beyond the Classroom

Nutrition science student Krupa Trivedi spent her summer in India and Kenya researching the importance of human donor milk banks and the relationship between health issues and female empowerment.