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Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Discovering the Value of Interdisciplinary Study

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Mar 2, 2026

CALS Rural Works!: A Bridge Between Students and Opportunity

An internship with Uchiyama Manufacturing America in Goldsboro, North Carolina, through NC State’s Rural Works! program offered CALS student Wendy Fuentes-Cheque a new perspective on her professional path. Now, the new CALS Rural Works! program aims to connect more CALS students with full-time, paid internships in rural North Carolina. 
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Mar 2, 2026

Student Grows Ag Research Acumen and Power Skills Through the N.C. PSI

N.C. PSI programs help lay a foundation for success for an NC State master’s student exploring AI-powered tools to inform the creation of more resilient crops. 
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Feb 26, 2026

Talking Up the Science of Food Systems

With an academic foundation rooted in animal and poultry science, Bavisha Gulabrai is leveraging a doctorate in agricultural education and human sciences to help people better understand how food is produced and why those practices matter. 
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Feb 25, 2026

Reimagining Photosynthesis for Efficiency

Research exploring artificial photosynthesis through designed proteins could one day open the door to new possibilities in agriculture and beyond. 
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Feb 24, 2026

Choose the Perfect Plant with Big Data

Discover how the NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox uses research-based data to help you select the right plants for your location, ensuring a sustainable and thriving landscape. 
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Feb 23, 2026

Lina Quesada-Ocampo Named Executive Director of the IR-4 Project

The IR-4 Project's new leader brings over 15 years of experience in applied pest management research and Extension work to her new role. 
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Feb 20, 2026

You Decide: What’s Wrong With the Job Market?        

NC State economist Mike Walden breaks down the latest U.S. job statistics and the factors causing businesses to be hesitant about hiring. 
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Feb 18, 2026

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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Feb 18, 2026

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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Feb 16, 2026

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.