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Feb 27, 2019

NC State’s Day of Giving – 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. 
Woman in protective gear and holding a shovel looks at fire and smoke from a controlled burn.

Feb 18, 2019

Burning Desire

NC State scientists work to restore a rare longleaf pine stand for research, education and outreach. Among their first steps: setting fire to the site. 
Two scientists in a laboratory

Feb 12, 2019

Fueling the Future: Elephant Grass as Potential Biofuel Material (And More)

A common perennial grass may hold uncommon promise for research, agriculture and industry – and it may even fuel the future. A team of NC State scientists are exploring the potential of miscanthus. 
Gary Cartwright holds pints of ice cream.

Jan 11, 2019

Howling Cow® Ice Cream Available in Harris Teeter Stores

Pints of six different Howling Cow flavors are now available for purchase at Harris Teeter stores. 
Scientist in a lab holding a tray of Arabidopsis

Jan 9, 2019

Major Study Sheds Light on Plant Growth

An international team, including researchers from NC State, identifies the regulators that spur plants to grow larger and more complex once they’ve germinated. The research, published in the journal Nature, has important implications for agriculture. 
Scientist head-and-shoulders shot in laboratory

Dec 17, 2018

What Do Microbes in the Gut Eat?

NC State scientist studies the diet of bacteria and other organisms that inhabit the intestinal tract as he develops knowledge and technology aimed at improving health. 
Two scientists, female in foreground and male in background.

Nov 13, 2018

Creating Molecular Tools To Impact Plant Growth

NSF CAREER award winner Anna Stepanova is creating molecular tools to turn certain plant genes on and off at will. She also plans to create a new biotechnology class and start an outreach effort for high school students and their science teachers. 
CALS alumni award winners gathered for a group shot at the ceremony

Sep 20, 2017

CALS Honors Extraordinary Alumni

CALS alumni, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate more than two dozen extraordinary alumni at the college’s annual Alumni Awards Ceremony.