Karen Leonas Named Cornelson Family Distinguished Professor

Read about textiles industry leader Karen Leonas and her continuing work at the Wilson College in the Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management.

Backyard Mosquito Sprays May Be Fueling Insecticide Resistance

The choices people make to control mosquitoes in their own backyards may be helping some of those mosquitoes survive the very insecticides meant to kill them.

Widely-Used Method for Assessing Stream Health Doesn’t Work Very Well

A widely-used technique for assessing the health of freshwater streams is not effective at detecting a range of water quality problems

When Wildlife Attacks

As visitation to natural spaces rises, so does the risk of dangerous encounters between humans and wildlife, according to NC State professor Nils Peterson.

Planting an Interest in Agricultural Careers Through High School Biology

A new grant-funded project at NC State University will offer fresh ideas that North Carolina high school biology teachers can implement with confidence in the classroom, inspired by field trips to farms, plant nurseries and agricultural labs.

NC State students trade classrooms for forests and farms during Nagoya University study tour

Planting a Legacy

Professor Emeritus Jean Ristaino establishes endowment and stipend to send graduate students around the globe.

Diving into Plant Biology

When the word plant comes to mind, most people think of trees, flowers or grasses. However, that definition excludes the many aquatic plants found worldwide. Plant biology major, Georgia Varani,…

Morrill Drive Bike Lane Installation Begins July 20

NC State is taking another step forward in creating a safer, more accessible campus for everyone. Starting Monday, July 20, crews will begin installing new dedicated bike lanes along Morrill…

Geologist Maggie Ellis Curry Wins Prestigious NSF Award

Curry’s award for early-career faculty will support tectonics and critical minerals research as well as outreach efforts.