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Multitudes of Memorable Teaching Moments

Author: D'Lyn Ford

A group listens to two speakers in front of two whole hog carcasses being prepared for barbecuing

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. 
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. 
Portrait of man in entryway

Jun 9, 2025

Scott To Lead Biological and Agricultural Engineering

The new head of NC State University's nationally ranked programs in biological and agricultural engineering is an administrator and engineering professor with expertise in water quality. 
Glowing image of hen with marker on head to show blood flow

May 2, 2025

NC State Research Looks at Laying Hens Best Adapted to Cage-Free Housing

To meet the demand for cage-free eggs, researchers at NC State University are looking for genetic strains of hens that are calmer and better adapted to a cage-free environment. 
close up of two chickens

Apr 25, 2025

Avian Flu Updates: Agriculture, Food Safety and Trade

An industry forum on avian flu, hosted by NC State's Food Animal Initiative, provided updates on animal agriculture, food safety and international trade, along with biosecurity resources. 
Fred Gould in front of magnolia

Apr 2, 2025

Fred Gould: Lessons in Science and Humanity

Colleagues and former students credit renowned NC State scientist Fred Gould for teaching them about life as well as science. 
Margaret Bloomquist in front of clouds and mountains

Mar 14, 2025

Margaret Bloomquist: Rebuilding Together After Helene

Margaret Bloomquist, a research scholar with the NC Alternative Crops and Organics Program, has helped organize workdays to assist growers of new, woodland, and organic crops in western North Carolina as they recover from damage caused by Hurricane Helene. 
a hen eats corn in a barn

Feb 26, 2025

Avian Flu: How Scientists and Farmers are Working to Adapt

Matt Koci, a virus expert and professor with NC State University’s Prestage Department of Poultry Science, sheds light on what's driving the current outbreak of avian flu and how scientists are working around the clock to find solutions. 
Portrait of Stephanie Coppola

Feb 7, 2025

Fueling Super Bowl Athletes: Q&A With Stephanie Coppola

NC State alumna Stephanie Coppola is on the Super Bowl sidelines for a second time, supporting the Eagles as head dietitian. 
Clyde Sorenson laughs with students

Feb 5, 2025

Multitudes of Memorable Teaching Moments

Entomology professor and mentor Clyde Sorenson earns a top honor: the UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching for NC State University.