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2022 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates its alumni award recipients for 2022. 

Microbial Biotechnology Grad Student Interns at Novozymes

Kathryn Landry, a graduate student in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, worked with Novozymes to create sustainable household cleaners using microbes, combining her interest in science and the environment. 

Plants in Space

It’s research that’s out of this world: growing plants in space. Discover what’s on the intergalactic horizon. 

Terri Long Appointed N.C. PSI Education and Workforce Development Platform Director

Terri Long will join the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative as the platform director for Education and Workforce Development. 

Bio Makers Club Wins Growing Beyond Earth Maker Challenge

The Bio Makers Club has won the Growing Beyond Earth® Maker Challenge with their project, the Leaf Launcher 5000. 

Plants in Space

Farms, Food and You talks with Professor Marcela Rojas-Pierce to learn about an out-of-this-world experiment involving plant biology and what it means for the future of agriculture practices at home and beyond our atmosphere. 

The Gift of Perspective

With Emeritus Professor Tom Wentworth’s support, the Research Pack Abroad program will continue to provide undergraduate students with international research experience. 

Bob Franks Tapped to Lead Applied Ecology

Longtime CALS professor Bob Franks looks forward to serving as the interim department head for Applied Ecology. 

2022 Plant and Microbial Biology Departmental Awards and Recognitions

Congratulations to all PMB students, faculty and staff for all that you have accomplished this academic year. 

Student Spotlight: Shreeja Chhaya

We had the chance to chat with Shreeja Chhaya, a first-year Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology student, to learn about her academic journey and plans for the future. 

Building Dedication Marks Milestone for N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will dedicate the NC State University Plant Sciences Building on April 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. The event is free to attend, and the public is invited to join state officials, university leaders, donors and friends to celebrate this exciting milestone for the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative. 

Day of Giving Tells a Successful Story

On NC State’s fourth annual Day of Giving, Wolfpack supporters gave a record 14,533 gifts totaling $23,060,336, which will help create a bold new chapter for the university. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences raised almost $3.7 million dollars, which was more than any other college or department at NC State! A BIG Thank You to all our supporters and donors!