2017

Nov 6, 2017

Salumi 101 Teaches Art, Science of Artisan Meat-Making

Anyone with a passion for learning about the art and science of crafting high-quality artisan meat products will benefit from attending Salumi 101, a unique hands-on workshop offered this winter at NC State. 

Nov 6, 2017

Lost and Found

A cyanobacterial strain with an intriguing backstory could have an even more remarkable future, because the organism produces possible anticancer agents. Two NC State University scientists team up to find out how. 

Nov 2, 2017

Making Hay: 4-H’ers Use Hay Bales to Spread Messages of Fun and Learning

What do fidget spinners, wise owls and gumball machines have in common? They are among the symbols young people used at the State Fair this year to spread the 4-H message. 

Nov 1, 2017

Food Safety Expert Talks Turkey

With turkey roasting, a few simple steps will go a long way when it comes to food safety. In a new infosheet and through four short videos, North Carolina Cooperative Extension food safety expert Benjamin Chapman gives tips on thawing a turkey, cooking it and saving leftovers. 

Oct 30, 2017

Murphy Named Assistant Dean for Advancement

Sonia Murphy is the new assistant dean for advancement in NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Oct 30, 2017

Economic Perspective: Tax Cuts And Economic Growth

With the current administration releasing it's proposal for tax reform, Mike Walden looks at if the changes could spur economic and job growth. 

Oct 27, 2017

You Decide: What Will North Carolina Be Like In 2050?

Dr. Mike Walden gives a preview into his new book, and predicts what the state of North Carolina will be in the year 2050. 

Oct 25, 2017

A Perfect Partnership: New CALS Scientists Anna Whitfield and Dorith Rotenberg

For new CALS scientists Anna Whitfield and Dorith Rotenberg, knowing more about the molecular-level interplay among viruses, insect vectors and host plants could be key to developing better ways to protect farmers around the world from billions of dollars’ worth of crop loss. 

Oct 25, 2017

Student Snack Entrepreneur Makes Good

Just two months after his CALS graduation, Josh Monahan saw the company he founded in his junior year, 1 in 6 Snacks, celebrate its 200th retail customer. 

Oct 25, 2017

AGI Alum Is International Award-Winning Ice Sculptor

Landscape architect turned self-taught ice sculptor Todd Dawson has won international awards for his designs — and it all started at CALS.