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Student Spotlight: Committed to Managing Natural Resources

August 2018

Two women discussing a plan for seedlings.

Aug 20, 2018

CALS’ Newest Major: Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

The start of a new academic year brings a new multidisciplinary major, the bachelor of science in agroecology and sustainable food systems, to CALS. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Aug 20, 2018

Economic Perspective: Good and Bad Price Information

The average inflation rate tracks the rise and fall of costs over numerous commodities and services. How have the prices looked over the last decade? 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Aug 17, 2018

Economic Perspective: Age and Business Start-ups

There's a belief out there that entrepreneurs and start-ups are often linked to the young, but is that accurate? What age do most entrepreneurs start their businesses? 
Martha Burford Reiskind and colleagues found rapid genetic changes in A. aegypti females facing invasion by cousin mosquitoes.

Aug 17, 2018

In the Wild and the Lab, Female Mosquitoes Get Choosy Quickly to Offset Invasions

Certain female mosquitoes quickly evolve more selective mating behavior when faced with existential threats from other invasive mosquito species, with concurrent changes to certain genetic regions, according to new research from North Carolina State University. The findings shed light on the genetics behind insect mating behavior and could have implications for controlling mosquito pests that plague humans. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Aug 17, 2018

You Decide: How Does North Carolina Compare on Incentives?

States often offer incentives to lure businesses to their states. How does North Carolina's use of incentives over the years compare to other states? 
Mike Cuales (left) and Arthur Earnest (right) examine the Matterport camera virtual scans.

Aug 16, 2018

A Work in Progress: Streamlining Feed Mill Studies

A team of DELTA staff are working on a Blended Learning grant to create a few key deliverables to enhance the student learning experience in FM 425/525. Assistant Professor of Feed Milling Adam Fahrenholz and Area Specialized Agent for Animal Food Safety Marissa Herchler are the subject matter experts on the grant. 
three girls sitting with a backpack

Aug 15, 2018

Local NBA Star Sends Seven Kids to N.C. 4-H Camp

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard and Bertie County, North Carolina, native Kent Bazemore recently treated seven first-time summer campers to the N.C. 4-H camp that helped shape his own childhood experiences. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Aug 15, 2018

Economic Perspective: Costs of the Trade War

With all the talk of a trade war with China, what are the impacts for consumers in the U.S.? 
Image of people eating at CALS Tailgate

Aug 15, 2018

It’s (Almost) Tailgate Time!

Join us for CALS Tailgate --  the college's largest alumni event -- before the Wolfpack takes on Georgia State on Saturday, Sept. 8. In a family-friendly atmosphere, CALS Tailgate highlights the people, programs and partners that make the college great. 
Outdoor head-and-shoulders image of Laura Villegas

Aug 14, 2018

Student Spotlight: Committed to Managing Natural Resources

Travel that took her to national parks and forests in the western United States spurred Laura Villegas Ortiz to learn more about environmental policy. As an NC State graduate student, she’s gaining an interdisciplinary education as she works to better understand the impact that environmental legislation can have on communities.