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In entomological knowledge, N.C. State is number one

Author: Dave Caldwell

May 12, 2011

Crop Breeding

For crops ranging from blueberries to wheat, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University has been internationally recognized for its plant breeding programs for more… 

May 9, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents 'Superhero Plants' program for kids

It’s a tree! It’s a shrub! It’s a superhero plant! It's the JC Raulston Arboretum’s “Superhero Plants: Protectors of Clean Water” program for children. 

May 9, 2011

CALS lab is learning experience, but . . .

Credit Dr. Julie Grossman with creating a degree of uncertainty in Malik Oliver’s plans for the future, of adding the word “but” to the high school senior’s vocabulary. 

May 5, 2011

The problem with North Carolina . . . and turfgrass

North Carolina is not the best place in the world to establish a luxuriant lawn, or to cover a football field or golf course with turf, and therein lies Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis’ challenge. 

Apr 29, 2011

YOU DECIDE: How should the government help people?

Alternative philosophical approaches are at the center of the debate over how to deal with the national debt. Mike Walden discusses two approaches. 

Apr 22, 2011

N.C. State University sociologist receives Southern Sociological Society’s highest honor

Dr. Ron Wimberley, William Neal Reynolds Professor of sociology at North Carolina State University, has been named the 2011-2012 winner of the Southern Sociological Society’s Roll of Honor Award, the highest recognition given by the society. 

Apr 22, 2011

Team recognized for helping farmers transition from methyl bromide

A group of North Carolina State University faculty members has been recognized for helping farmers stay in business during the phase-out of a popular fumigant. 

Apr 15, 2011

YOU DECIDE: Can good deeds and economics coincide?

Isn't economics about cutthroat competition and profits at all costs? Perhaps not. Mike Walden discusses. 

Apr 11, 2011

Foegeding honored with Haines dairy award

Dr. Allen Foegeding, William Neal Reynolds Professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences, has been honored with the 2011 William C. Haines Dairy Science Award. 

Apr 11, 2011

In entomological knowledge, N.C. State is number one

When it comes to entomological knowledge, N.C. State University students can wave oversize foam hands with extended forefingers. In late March, a five-person team made up of entomology graduate students won the southeastern branch, or regional, competition of the Linnaean Games.