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Author: Kristin Sargent

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Mar 30, 2020

Cancer Research Personal for CALS Student

Brianna Harvey, a double major in biochemistry and human biology, wants to be a catalyst in helping to find a cure for cancer. Her mission is a bit personal. 

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Mar 28, 2020

Knee-Deep in Dragonfly, Water Quality Research

April Sharp is an Applied Ecology minor, studying environmental sciences and entomology. She is researching the composition and distribution of aquatic macroinvertebrates like dragonflies. 

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Mar 20, 2020

COVID-19 FAQ for Community Gardens

Here are a few steps and best practices for garden managers and gardeners for COVID-19. 

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Richard Linton

Mar 20, 2020

Dean Linton’s COVID-19 Video Update

Dean Linton shares updates on NC State's efforts to protect our students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders and encourages continued vigilance for personal health and well-being. 

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Mar 20, 2020

How to Safely Sanitize Surfaces at Home

Recent public health updates have many of us feverishly sanitizing surfaces at home. But how well do common cleaners actually work? 

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Mar 20, 2020

Access Guidance for Research Stations and Field Labs

Please be advised of the latest guidance concerning faculty, staff and student access to North Carolina Research Stations and University Field Labs. 

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Mar 20, 2020

COVID-19 Resources

These resources provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals at home and for food environments such as restaurants, grocery stores and farms. 

Mar 20, 2020

BAE Graduate Program Surges in National Rankings

In the 2020 U.S. News and World Report rankings, BAE was ranked No. 4 among biological and agricultural engineering graduate programs. 

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Mar 19, 2020

Research Continuity in Response to COVID-19

All faculty conducting research/scholarship projects: The ongoing spread of COVID-19 across the globe poses unprecedented challenges to the NC State community and its research and scholarship activities. NC State remains open with… 

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Mar 19, 2020

Students Learn Plenty Despite Shortened Study Abroad Trip

Despite having their spring break study abroad program cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students and staff said it’s a learning experience they’ll never forget.