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Studying Wildlife from the Arctic to Caribbean

Emma Macek

a green stink bug on a crop

May 24, 2023

Controlling North Carolina’s Stinky Pests

Extension specialist Dominic Reisig and his research team are helping growers get rid of stink bugs devastating their fields. 
Minliang Yang holding a computer and smiling

May 10, 2023

NC State Adds Faculty Position in Food Sustainability

Assistant Professor Minliang Yang is creating global solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create healthier — and more sustainable — food. 
a female undergraduate student smiling while holding a pig

May 2, 2023

Student Discovers Passion for Pigs at NC State

Molly Jones will start vet school in the fall after working with pigs throughout her undergraduate studies as a Food Animal Scholar. 
Andrew Pfeifer holds packets of seeds

Apr 28, 2023

Discovering a Love of Plants

Andrew Pfeifer will be graduating this semester with a bachelor’s degree in horticultural science and minors in entomology and biological science. 
a man casting a net into the water

Apr 12, 2023

Sustaining Iconic Fish

While at NC State, Matt Damiano studied the sustainability of mahi-mahi, black sea bass and Atlantic cobia in the Department of Applied Ecology. 
Maru Gonzalez taking a picture in front a brick wall

Mar 29, 2023

Building Belonging

Maru Gonzalez, an assistant professor and youth development specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, has dedicated her career to creating affirming and welcoming spaces for and with young people. 
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Mar 7, 2023

Amplifying Young Voices

Young leaders will have the opportunity to talk about issues they’re passionate about at TEDxYouth@ChavisWay thanks to NC State’s Maru Gonzalez, #PassTheMicYouth, Wake County 4-H and Alliance Health. 
a female NC State graduate at the Belltower

Feb 27, 2023

Alumna Gains Confidence for Medical Career at NC State

Biochemistry alumna Malone Friedman is enrolled in a training program where she will earn her M.D. and Ph.D. with a goal of treating pediatric patients and conducting medical research. 
headshot of Deidra Craig

Feb 21, 2023

Distance Education, Closer Connections

Deidra Craig, CALS’ distance education coordinator, is passionate about sharing knowledge through online learning programs and social media. 
A Canada lynx in the snow staring at the camera

Feb 17, 2023

Studying Wildlife from the Arctic to Caribbean

Nathan Hostetter's data-driven research tracks many different species, including Canada lynx.