News

Jun 19, 2016

Search is on for new department head, faculty

Recruitment has begun for 21 faculty and administrator positions in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, part of the new strategic hiring plan. 

Jun 16, 2016

Conference connects scientists to public

Sponsored in part by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and managed by an alumnus, this year's national Graduate Women in Science conference will feature special public presentations at the Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. 

Jun 16, 2016

Ag students pursue legislative internships

Two North Carolina State University students are spending their summer on Capitol Hill, thanks to legislative internships made possible by an endowment honoring the late N.C. Sen. Jesse Helms. Ethan Holland and Elizabeth Gillispie are the first Helms interns since 2005. 

Jun 16, 2016

You Decide: What can we learn from the 1970s’ gas crisis?

Two important events happened in NC State economist Mike Walden's life 40 years ago. He met his future wife, and he was an an unwilling participant of the decade’s gas crisis. While the gas crisis wasn’t fun at the time, he writes, it has provided some lessons for how public policy makers respond to shortages in key commodities, like gasoline. 

Jun 14, 2016

NC State among universities calling for increased ag research investment

NC State University, along with 12 other prominent research institutions, joined the SoAR Foundation today in calling for a surge in federal support of food and agricultural science. 

Jun 13, 2016

Why is the economy growing slowly?

Is the North Carolina economy growing slowly -- and if so, why? NC State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Jun 9, 2016

CALS Training Test

NC State is a steady presence in the shops of NASCAR racing teams. Engineers who trained on campus play a key role in preparing drivers and tweaking cars ahead of each week’s races. Pack grads are also a big part of the machinery that drives NASCAR off the racetrack. From the marketing and public-relations departments of… 

Jun 7, 2016

Opinion: A place at the table for all farmers

Small-scale farms are necessary for maintaining the health and welfare of North Carolina's people and communities. So are larger-scale farms.
 But in looking at some of the conversations taking place on social media, you would think one can only exist if the other ceases to exist. Associate Dean Rich Bonanno contends the dialogue should not be framed as either-or, but rather both-and. 

Jun 7, 2016

Resistance Remedies

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences researchers John Cavanagh and Rodolphe Barrangou are among the NC State scientists working on different approaches to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 

Jun 6, 2016

5 things you should know about grilling burgers

Grilling is a great opportunity to have fun with friends and family. But do it wrong, and you could get sick. Extension food safety expert Ben Chapman provides five tips for safe grilling.