Distinguished NCSU Microbiology Alumnus Passes Away, Endowment Established

Dr. Carl Cerniglia giving a presentation

May 3, 2021

Distinguished NCSU Microbiology Alumnus Passes Away, Endowment Established

Dr. Carl Cerniglia, a distinguished NCSU Microbiology Alumnus, passed away in April, but his legacy will live on in an endowment to provide aid for Microbiology students named in his honor.

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Apr 30, 2021

2020 Outstanding Global Engagement Award Recipients Announced

Dr. Bill Hoffmann, from the PMB department, was a 2020 nominee for the Outstanding Global Engagement Award!

Apr 29, 2021

Dr. Linda Hanley-Bowdoin Honored with 2021 Jackson Rigney International Service Award

PMB's own Dr. Linda Hanley-Bowdoin received the 2021 Jackson Rigney International Service Award for her outstanding work on plant viruses and it's international impact.

Mar 31, 2021

Introducing NC State’s Newest Outstanding Researchers: Dr. Heike Sederoff

The Outstanding Research Award is given by the Office of Research and Innovation and the Alumni Association. Dr. Heike Sederoff is one of five awardees that will be inducted into the Research Leadership Academy, which builds an intellectual, multidisciplinary research community across campus.

Mar 18, 2021

NC State’s Day of Giving – March 24, 2021 – Save the Date!

A Day of Giving is a fun, unique way for our university community to come together and maximize its collective impact through challenge matches and competitive spirit. Our department and CALS are participating in the Day of Giving on March 24th. Please consider helping us spread awareness about this event to the community.

Mar 17, 2021

Study Finds Plants Would Grow Well in Solar Cell Greenhouses

You can definitely grow plants (and make electricity) in a greenhouse made of see-through solar panels.

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Feb 22, 2021

GG Scholar Spotlight – Emma Vtipil

Plant Biology graduate student Emma Vtipil participates in a question & answer session. Get to know 1st year graduate student and Genetics & Genomics (GG) Scholar Emma Vtipil.

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Feb 22, 2021

Anna Stepanova named 2020-21 University Faculty Scholar

Dr. Anna Stepanova was selected as a University Faculty Scholar for NC State’s 2020-21 class of University Faculty Scholars. Early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding…

Feb 8, 2021

PSI Profile: Ross Sozzani, Platform Director for Plant Improvement

The plant improvement platform director for the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative shares her vision: collaboration, innovative crop technologies and students ready for the workforce.