2018

Jul 10, 2018

Louws Steps Up As Head of CALS’ Department of Horticultural Sciences

Frank J. Louws has been named head of the Department of Horticultural Science in NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Jul 9, 2018

Research: Simple Cockroach Control Method Lowers Respiratory Health Risks

NC State entomologist Coby Schal and a Tulane University epidemiologist work together to understand and lower the risk cockroaches pose to urban children’s health. 

Jul 6, 2018

You Decide: Is North Carolina Keeping Up With Other States?

Economic growth is a little bit like air travel. If growth is slow, it can be a bumpy ride with the threat of a recession always looming. But if growth is faster, the economy can feel like it is cruising, creating opportunities for more people and more places. How does North Carolina's growth stack up? 

Jul 6, 2018

4 of North Carolina’s Oddest Pollinators (They Aren’t Bees)

With all the fuss about bee health and pollinator protection in the news over the past few years, it’s easy to slip up and start using the word “pollinator” interchangeably with the word “bee.” It’s true that bees—including more than 500 species in North Carolina—are, collectively, important pollinators. But they’re not the only animals capable of moving pollen from flower to flower. 

Jul 3, 2018

From Process to Pint Glass

There’s something brewing in the basement of Schaub Hall. The hoppy aroma can be traced to the NC State Brewing Lab, which plans to increase production later this year. 

Jul 3, 2018

Pesticide Resistance Arms Race

In the June 29 issue of NC State's Audio Abstract podcast, CALS' Fred Gould talks about the rising rates of pesticide resistance, the current state of the resistance arms race and what we need to do in the future to protect crops and human health from resistant pests. 

Jul 3, 2018

Conference: Sustainable Practices in Landscaping

The daylong conference for landscape professionals takes place July 26 at the JC Raulston Arboretum.  

Jul 2, 2018

First Ph.D. Graduate Endows Professorship in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Professor Emeritus Charlie Suggs spent his 90th birthday the same way he had spent many other days: making a lasting impact on NC State's Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. This time, he and his wife, Jane, created an endowed professorship. 

Jun 29, 2018

Student Spotlight: An Enriching Step on the Path to Dental School

A master of nutrition student in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, Amelia Wilson visits a local Head Start center to educate children and their parents about dental health. It’s all part of her goal to become a dentist. 

Jun 27, 2018

Economic Perspective: Non-Compete Contracts

How pervasive are non-compete contracts in our society, and what impact do they have on workers?