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Tobacco field

Jul 12, 2021

New Technique Reduces Nicotine Levels, Harmful Compounds Simultaneously in Tobacco

Four carcinogenic compounds in tobacco were reduced in experiments. 
Roshni Panwala discovered the Regulatory Science in Agriculture Certificate program, which crosses her loves for ag and the humanities.

Jul 12, 2021

Finding a Happy Medium

As Roshni Panwala took her fourth regulatory science class, she learned she was just one course shy from earning the only certificate of its kind in the nation. 
Soybean plants in the field.

Jul 9, 2021

Elevated Warming, Ozone Have Detrimental Effects on Plant Roots, Promote Soil Carbon Loss

Soybean plant roots weaken when placed under climate change stresses, a new study shows. 
Holly del Grande in a field of carnivorous plants

Jul 7, 2021

CALS Pack Strong: ‘The Rest Was Up to Me’

A lab and greenhouse job at NC State led to an unexpected horticultural career for recent grad Holly del Grande. 
Gary Roberson in front of the Suggs laboratory

Jul 5, 2021

Roberson Named First Suggs Distinguished Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Professor and extension specialist Gary Roberson has been named the inaugural Charles W. Suggs Distinguished Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. The appointment was established through an endowment from professor emeritus Charlie Suggs and his wife, Jane. Their contribution, made in 2018, created the first named professorship in the department’s more than 70-year history. 
Ross Sozzani helps pave the way for new gene editing techniques in agricultural crops through her new grant

Jul 2, 2021

CALS Researcher Awarded NSF Grant to Study Activation Domains

Associate Professor Ross Sozzani is one of the principal investigators on a new NSF grant to study activation domains on Arabidopsis plants. 
Graduate student and regulatory professional Jessica Vigna offers an industry professional’s perspective on the Regulatory Science in Agriculture certificate program

Jul 2, 2021

Filling the Blanks in Regulatory Science

Jessica Vigna, a state regulatory manager leading a small team at Adama, is taking elective classes in the graduate-level Regulatory Science in Agriculture certificate program. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Jul 2, 2021

You Decide: What Are The Issues In Today’s Tax Rate Debate?

What are the factors to consider when looking at the tax rate debate here in North Carolina? 
Fruit flies with florescent red proteins glow red.

Jun 29, 2021

Study Shows Effectiveness of Suppressing Female Fruit Flies

Pest populations plummet in lab experiments as technique using genetically modified fruit flies works more effectively than expected. 
Machelle Baker Sanders

Jun 29, 2021

Building a State of Prosperity

North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Machelle Baker Sanders has always been passionate about two things: STEM education and serving others. The CALS alumnus shares her vision for creating a vibrant and inclusive economy for North Carolina.