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6 NC State Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows

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May 8, 2026

Four Students, Four Journeys

Our spring graduates turn their tassels Saturday. They'll leave NC State with knowledge, skills and an entire Wolfpack behind them. Meet a four of our department's newest alumni! 

May 1, 2026

Three NC State Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships

The NC State University Fellowships Office is pleased to announce that three third-year students have received the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship this year. The recipients include Caitlyn Elliott, who is studying plant biology and biochemistry. 

Apr 29, 2026

NC State’s José Alonso Elected to National Academy of Sciences

José Alonso, a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and University Faculty Scholar in Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the world’s most important and influential scientific societies. 
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Apr 24, 2026

Celebrating Excellence in CALS for 2026

The CALS Celebration of Excellence honored more than 70 students, faculty and staff making an impact on campus and beyond. 
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Apr 22, 2026

Microbes Contribute a Surprisingly Large Array of Proteins in Fermented Foods

A new study examining the proteins found in fermented foods like yogurt, cheese and bread found that a surprisingly large number, and percentage, of microbial proteins contribute to their overall protein content. These microbes have long been used in traditional fermentation processes and are widely associated with the beneficial or probiotic nature of these fermented foods. 
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Apr 21, 2026

NC State Researchers Join International Research Platform to Improve Nitrogen Use

To better understand the nitrogen cycle and fertilizer use in agriculture, NC State University researchers have joined an international coalition focused on developing data and tools to transform how nitrogen is managed in farming. 
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Apr 14, 2026

2026 Graduate Student Research Symposium Winners Named

Nearly 200 NC State graduate students presented their research during the 19th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium. Two students in PMB labs, Alden Sears and Jade Lyons received awards for their work at this annual event. 
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Apr 8, 2026

Shedding a Light on Plant DNA Replication

Faculty in our department have unlocked the structure of maize DNA replication, paving the way for future advances in biotechnology and plant breeding. 
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Mar 30, 2026

George Tiley Joins NC State to Uncover the Secrets of Polyploidy

How many grasses do you walk by every day? How many live in your yard or alongside the road? Here to shine a spotlight on this easily overlooked group, we welcome Assistant Professor George Tiley to our department. 

Mar 26, 2026

6 NC State Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows

Six NC State faculty members, including Heike Sederoff, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Plant and Microbial Biology have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.