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The Road Less Traveled

Alumni and Friends

Cole Smith in a field holding an irrigation tube

Sep 6, 2023

Field Tested

CALS alumnus Cole Smith brings pest management research to fields across the state as part of his role with the IR-4 Project. 
Four FBNS faculty and staff holding a new seafood product

Aug 23, 2023

Locals Seafood Partners with CALS Class on New Product Launch

After trusting NC State Extension’s seafood safety expertise for years, an alumni-owned company was excited to collaborate with Clint Stevenson and his graduate students on a food safety plan for their new frozen meal. 
Man with blueberries

Aug 2, 2023

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Berry Breeding

A Ph.D. from North Carolina State University prepared Ray Jacobs for a fruitful career as a subtropical plant breeder with Driscoll’s. 
NC State's Memorial Belltower with the sun peeking through the trees

Jul 26, 2023

Coming Full Circle

For Raleigh ag teacher Susan Jones, a spring start at NC State led to a master's thesis topic and a successful career. 
Abby Pleasant holding sunflowers in her graduation gown on a tractor

Jul 19, 2023

Sunflower Season

Graduate student Abby Pleasant is studying organic black oilseed sunflowers, which researchers believe could be a promising — and profitable — crop for North Carolina farmers. 
Locke Rosser holding crops

Jul 5, 2023

A World Full of Plant Opportunities

Horticultural Science alumnus Locke Rosser spent a year learning about plants internationally thanks to friendships he made at NC State. 

Jun 21, 2023

Hooked on Agriculture Technology

Biological and Agricultural Engineering alumnus and graduate student Max Hooks expanded his knowledge on the inner workings of the cotton gin. 
Amber Davis holding a pig

Jun 20, 2023

4-H and FFA Frame a Life of Agricultural Education

Teaching children and adults to care for animals and grow crops provided an avenue to one woman’s dream job. 
the awardees of the 2023 4H Alumni Awardees

May 16, 2023

North Carolina 4-H Alumni Honored

The 4-H Alumni Award recipients were celebrated for living out the mission of 4-H and creating a legacy of excellence within the organization. 
a female scientist in water with bucket

Apr 20, 2023

The Road Less Traveled

Biological and Agricultural Engineering doctoral graduate Emine Fidan chose to pursue a doctorate immediately after completing her bachelor’s in biosystems engineering with the intention of becoming a professor.