Study Analyzes Potato-Pathogen ‘Arms Race’ After Irish Famine
Researchers examine both the pathogen's effector genes and the plant's resistance genes simultaneously in a first-of-its-kind analysis....Continue reading "Study Analyzes Potato-Pathogen ‘Arms Race’ After Irish Famine"
Small-scale Science with Big Results: Using Nanotechnology to Improve Agricultural Sustainability
Khara Grieger and her team at NC State are leveraging nanotechnology to enhance agricultural sustainability, aiming to boost crop resilience and minimize environmental impact....
2021-22 University Faculty Scholars Named
NC State recently announced its 2021-22 class of University Faculty Scholars. These 23 early- and mid-career faculty received this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond....Continue reading "2021-22 University Faculty Scholars Named"
What to Know About GMOs
Jennifer Kuzma, Goodnight-NCGSK Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Public and International Affairs and a biotech policy expert, answers some common questions about genetically modified organisms. Kuzma is the co-founder and co-director of NC State’s Genetic Engineering and Society Center....
More Transparency Recommended for Gene-Edited Crops
NC State researchers suggest mechanism to provide more information about biotech crops and products....Continue reading "More Transparency Recommended for Gene-Edited Crops"
Fusing Disciplines, Transforming Graduate Education
An interdisciplinary program prepares students to grapple with the growing role of genetic engineering and biotechnology in agriculture — and solve complex societal problems....Continue reading "Fusing Disciplines, Transforming Graduate Education"
4 NC State Faculty Named AAAS Fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science elects 416 fellows, including four from NC State. Meet our newest members of the prestigious organization....
Changing the Landscape of Graduate Education
Problems related to food, energy and water are becoming increasingly complex. NC State is taking a new approach to prepare the scientists who will solve them....Continue reading "Changing the Landscape of Graduate Education"
‘Changing the Landscape of Graduate Education’
NC State’s AgBioFEWS program will blend natural and social sciences to train next-generation problem-solvers in agricultural biotechnology....Continue reading "‘Changing the Landscape of Graduate Education’"
10 of the Most Diabolical Crop Pests in North Carolina
Ten of the most vexing pests that prey on agriculture in North Carolina....Continue reading "10 of the Most Diabolical Crop Pests in North Carolina"
10 of the Most Diabolical Crop Pests in North Carolina
Ten of the most vexing pests that prey on agriculture in North Carolina....Continue reading "10 of the Most Diabolical Crop Pests in North Carolina"
Graduate Students Share Stories with Legislators
More than 30 graduate students and their leaders from across the state were on hand for Graduate Education Day 2018 at the N.C. General Assembly recently to share their research and advocate for the value of graduate education....Continue reading "Graduate Students Share Stories with Legislators"
What Happens If We Run Out? Pesticide Resistance Needs Attention, Large-Scale Study
How can we slow pest resistance to herbicides and pesticides? NC State researchers say large-scale studies are needed to test new strategies....
Think Chimpanzee Beds Are Dirtier Than Human Ones? Think Again
Study finds that chimpanzees appear to keep tidier sleeping arrangements than humans do....Continue reading "Think Chimpanzee Beds Are Dirtier Than Human Ones? Think Again"
Sciences Faculty Recognized at Celebration of Faculty Excellence
Eight Sciences faculty were honored at the annual ceremony for winning prestigious state, national and international awards....Continue reading "Sciences Faculty Recognized at Celebration of Faculty Excellence"