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Aerial view of Belltower and downtown Raleigh to the east of campus.

Aug 13, 2021

You Decide: Could the Post-Pandemic Economy Be Better?

What are some areas that could be impacted in the economy by the pandemic stretching into the future? 

Global regulatory expert Alan Ayers has offered his unmitigated support for the N.C. PSI

Aug 12, 2021

Unregulated Support

No matter where he lived, Alan Ayers lived by his family’s advice: “If you’re going to be a part of a community, be a part of it.” Nowhere else has Ayers applied it more than at NC State. 

Horse and rider jumping

Aug 11, 2021

Economic Horsepower: NC’s Equine Industry

Horse lovers across the state are boosting North Carolina's economy and creating business opportunities in areas like Franklin County. 

GSL Director David Baltzegar and GSL Research Specialist Kelly Sides work with the Illumina NovaSeq 6000, currently the most powerful next-generation DNA sequencer.

Aug 11, 2021

New Genomics Facility to Elevate NC State’s Plant Science Research

The plant science world will have a new focal point for plant genetics and genomics research: the NC State University Plant Sciences Building’s new satellite Genomic Sciences Lab. 

A banana split sundae with cherries and whipped cream

Aug 11, 2021

5 Must-Dos as a CALS Student

Whether you're new to CALS or NC State, or you just haven’t gotten around to it, here are five things every College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student should do before the new school year is over. 

a young man in a lab

Aug 10, 2021

Bangladesh to NC State: A Student’s Journey to CALS

Md Mahfuz Islam waited for six months and traveled over 8,000 miles to become an NC State soil science graduate student. Now nothing can stop him. 

A man wearing a mask and holding up fresh produce

Aug 6, 2021

A Necessary Network for Local Foods

During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Local Food Council proved communication and collaboration were key in helping the state’s local food systems survive and thrive. 

Bite-resistant textiles

Aug 5, 2021

Mosquito-Resistant Clothing Prevents Bites in Trials

NC State researchers created insecticide-free, mosquito-resistant clothing using bite-proof textiles they designed. 

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Aug 2, 2021

Flour Power: Supporting North Carolina’s Wheat Industry

North Carolina produces upwards of 500,000 acres of wheat each year. Find out what happens before all of those grain-based goodies get to your store shelves and pantries. 

Photo of students in caps and gowns at NC State commencement

Aug 2, 2021

Alumna Shares Experience as an Agricultural Science Teacher

NC State alumna Ally Edwards is a driven and passionate agricultural science teacher. Edwards talks about her journey and the steps she took to achieve her dreams.