News

Aug 12, 2016

Seminars to Address Herbicide Resistance

A new seminar series from NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will shed light this semester on the challenges farmers face with herbicide-resistant weeds. 

Aug 11, 2016

Our Shining Future

A new $45 million grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation makes the Plant Sciences Initiative at NC State a reality — and positions North Carolina as a global leader for education, research and innovation in the plant sciences. 

Aug 11, 2016

Economic Perspective: Doing Worse Than Their Parents

A new report show's that today's generation might not be able to surpass their parents in income. What could be the cause of this? NC State University economist Mike Walden addresses the issue. 

Aug 10, 2016

Are Your Neighbors Dangerous Pests?

Dr. Michael Reiskind investigates the growth of suburban neighborhoods and how their development effects the species of mosquitos present in the Raleigh area. 

Aug 10, 2016

Economic Perspective: Expanding Social Security

How can Social Security expand its reach while its resources continue to dwindle? NC State University economist Mike Walden addresses the topic. 

Aug 9, 2016

Student Spotlight: Wagner Helps Validate Traditional Plant-Based Medicines

Undergraduate research can take students to some interesting places. Recent Plant Biology graduate Charles Wagner (BS ’16) knows that well. Wagner spent most of the summer of 2015 on the Isle of Arran in southwest Scotland as an intern with two master herbalists from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine. 

Aug 9, 2016

NC State Researchers Win $7 Million in Specialty Crops Grants

Three NC State University research and Extension projects aimed at improving specialty crops production have won more than $7 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 

Aug 9, 2016

Economic Perspective: Measuring Hunger

In spite of major efforts to fight hunger, it's still a problem, even in the United States. NC State University economist Mike Walden explains why. 

Aug 8, 2016

How to Limit Mosquito Exposure

As we head into prime mosquito season in North Carolina, NC State University Ph.D. student Sophia Webster outlines ways you can limit your exposure by eliminating standing water or using insect sprays. 

Aug 8, 2016

A Universal Basic Income

NC State University economist Mike Walden discusses the prospects of a universal basic income touching on all inherent advantages and disadvantages.