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Non-Traditional: From Art School To Motherhood To Ag Engineering

biological and agricultural engineering

Ph.D. student Shana McDowell

Nov 14, 2021

Exploring New Avenues

Shana McDowell was using data science to fight COVID-19 and HIV. Now she’s fighting hunger and food waste as a Ph.D. student enrolled in the Ag Data Science certificate program. 
Highly active graduate student Shelly Hunt is enrolled in the Ag Data Sciences Certificate program

Jul 21, 2021

An Uncommon Thread

Shelly Hunt recently enrolled in the Ag Data Sciences Certificate program. So far, it's proving to be the perfect complement to her studies, her field research, and her career goals. 
Drones and other devices have the capacity to collect immense amounts of data.

Jun 4, 2021

Bridging the Big Data Divide

The new and innovative Ag Data Science Certificate course is training students to meet the high demand for data science expertise in agriculture. 
Man holding a fig branch

Jul 22, 2020

Curious, Creative, Connected, Caring

Throughout his NC State career, engineer Mike Boyette has used these four Cs as a guide for transforming North Carolina agriculture and cultivating a cadre of alumni committed to making a difference. 
Four NC State CALS students pictured

May 6, 2020

Outstanding Senior Awards Go to …

Congratulations to all of the 2019-2020 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding Senior Awards recipients. 
Two young women and a young man's professional headshots

Apr 3, 2020

BAE Grad Students Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship

Three students in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering were awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. 

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. 
Infrared imaging camera and turkeys

Nov 27, 2019

Don’t Stress: Keeping Turkeys Cool

Researchers use a new technique to optimize environmental conditions for turkeys so they don't overheat. 
Aerial of Park Alumni building on Centennial Campus

Nov 6, 2019

Emerging Research Showcase Connects Faculty with Partners

In October, seven faculty members presented their innovative food animal research to potential industry partners at the second Emerging Research Showcase. 
CALS BAE nontraditional student Alison Deviney pours substances from a giant glass beaker.

Apr 1, 2019

Non-Traditional: From Art School To Motherhood To Ag Engineering

At age 46, Alison Deviney has gone back to class – and it's very different this time around.