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Jul 11, 2024

New Ph.D. Program Boosts Agricultural and Human Sciences

A new Ph.D. program in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences will transform the way graduate students prepare for careers in agricultural leadership, extension education, agricultural education, and family and community sciences. 
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Jul 10, 2024

The CRISPR Revolution: Chancellor Woodson Talks Science and Innovation with Professor Rodolphe Barrangou

Professor Rodolphe Barrangou joins Chancellor Woodson to discuss CRISPR, a game-changing technology that has turned science fiction into reality. 
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Jul 10, 2024

CALS Offers New Grants to Tackle Needs in Animal Agriculture 

As the next step for the Food Animal Initiative, CALS is funding grants to tackle issues in food animal production and workforce development, collaborating with veterinary and industry partners. 
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Jul 8, 2024

Elevating AI for Tech-Driven Turfgrass

CALS graduate student Brynna Bruxellas is aiming to take turfgrass technology to the next level through her research of drone technology in agriculture. 
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Jul 1, 2024

Commercial Stock Photos of Farmworkers Found Lacking

Publicly available photos of farmworkers fail to represent workers and the tasks they perform, sometimes resulting in health and safety materials that lack relevance. 
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Jul 1, 2024

The Science of Steak on the Grill

Did you know that grilling a steak involves science? Fire up the grill this weekend to see the Maillard reaction as the meat browns and grill marks appear. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 28, 2024

You Decide: What’s the Biggest Issue Facing the Country?

How will AI reshape the landscape of education and workforce development? Economist Mike Walden explores the possibilities. 
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Jun 26, 2024

It’s Peach Season in North Carolina

Bite into these mouthwatering photos and fresh facts about North Carolina's homegrown peaches. 
Rich Bonanno with two 4-H kids and Dalton Dockery

Jun 24, 2024

CALS Bids Bittersweet Goodbye to Rich Bonanno

Richard Bonanno has sat at the helm of NC State Extension, the university’s largest outreach unit, since 2016 – and his leadership has helped the organization flourish. This August he will transition to a new role as executive director for the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors. 
a time-lapse photograph shows fireflies as blurs of light in a meadow surrounded by trees at dusk.

Jun 21, 2024

Why Do Fireflies Light Up? And How Can I Bring More Fireflies to My Yard?

Fireflies start out as dragon-like predators before becoming a beautiful feature of summer evenings.