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Enrique Pena Martinez

Jul 10, 2025

‘Fan of Innovation’ Puts Tech Expertise to Work in Agriculture

Drawing on expertise gained at NC State in biological and agricultural engineering as well as electrical engineering, Enrique Peña Martinez launches a career in agricultural technology. His goal: to help reduce the challenges that come with farming and increase its rewards. 

Tractor sprays crops.

Jul 10, 2025

Preparing Next-Gen Ag Formulations Innovators

A new NC State University course helps fill a need for scientists with the interdisciplinary knowledge essential for creating next-generation chemical and biological solutions for agriculture. 

Amanda Hulse-Kemp standing beside flowering plant in a greenhouse

Jul 9, 2025

Building Bridges for Better Breeding

A rising star in computation biology for agriculture, Amanda Hulse-Kemp helps interdisciplinary teams leverage advancements in genomics, artificial intelligence and sensor technology to breed better crops faster and more efficiently than ever before. 

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Jun 30, 2025

Training Program at Perdue Boosts Career Readiness for CALS Grad

After earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science, Madison Turano is applying her animal care and nutrition knowledge through a job training program at Perdue Farms. 

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 27, 2025

You Decide: Is Social Security Secure?

Social security is top of mind for everyone these days. NC State economist Mike Walden breaks down how it's supposed to work and what the future of the program may look like. 

a woman poses with a large arrangement of flowers

Jun 25, 2025

Sowing Seeds of Sustainable Floriculture

Amanda Solliday, a doctoral student in horticultural science, conducts award-winning research that lays the groundwork for cost-effective, community-focused floriculture solutions both on campus and across the floral industry. 

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Jun 24, 2025

Hot Ticket: NC State BBQ Camp

With sessions on sauce tasting, dry rub preparation and Meat Science 101, NC State's BBQ Camp offers two days of hands-on "low and slow" cooking. 

Young woman posing with a black and white cow

Jun 19, 2025

I Am CALS: Halle Skibo

Transfer student Halle Skibo’s journey to NC State is unconventional, but she’s embraced the challenge with gusto, seizing opportunities to get involved as an animal science major and find her place in the Pack. 

Bee on a purple flower

Jun 17, 2025

How Your Perennial Garden Can Shelter Bees

The hollow stems of perennials can provide native bees with winter housing or a nursery. Here's how to get your garden move-in ready. 

a woman works outside on a bee hotel

Jun 16, 2025

Fortifying the Future for Bees

With multiple projects focused on the behavior, health and environment of bees, researchers in the Department of Applied Ecology are dedicated to supporting the well-being of these important pollinators.