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Fueling a Love for Food

After more than 30 years as a food scientist, CALS alumna Angela Cauley is focused on sharing the many facets of the field with future generations. 
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Illuminating Cell Division with AI

Orlando Arguello-Miranda, assistant professor of plant and microbial biology, is focused on using AI to understand the complexity of biological systems to revolutionize the future of agriculture and improve human life. 
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Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Discovering the Value of Interdisciplinary Study

As a member of NC State’s Thomas Jefferson Scholars program, Grant Johnson gets to explore his majors of biological engineering and philosophy from both technical and human perspectives. 
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Survey Says: Floriculture Sustainability Differs by Industry Sector

Findings could provide a roadmap to help all sectors reach sustainability goals. 
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Love That Goes the Distance

NC State alumni Christina and Casey Phillips started their journey as a couple at the dairy barn. Two cross-country moves later, they returned to North Carolina to raise a family. 
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Fridge Factor Opens the Door for NC State Students To Become Citizen Scientists

Food scientists in CALS created Fridge Factor, the 2026 Pack Science Challenge. They’re recruiting 250 NC State students to collect data on food storage, disposal and safety. 

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Cooking Up Community

Dana Hanson, an Extension specialist in meat science, shares the traditions and local flavors that make North Carolina barbecue exceptional.

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