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Implementation Plan Puts Strategy Into Action
The university operationalizes its strategic plan through a series of implementation plans. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to visit the FY22-24 implementation plan and see the high-level, priority initiatives that have been identified — many of which are already underway — to move the university toward meeting its seven strategic goals.
Vaccination for Bees Doesn’t Sting
The first product approved to immunize insects could help beekeepers, and it won’t hurt bees a bit. Really.
Climate Change May Cut U.S. Forest Inventory by a Fifth This Century
A recent study by NC State researchers found climate change could have a big impact on U.S. forests.
A CALS Guide to Winter Gardening
Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or dusting off your garden gloves for another season, this guide will help you decide what to plant this winter.
Study: Bilingual Kids Could Lead In Ocean Environmental Action
Participation in environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to act responsibly toward the environment, a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers suggests.Ancient ‘Dead Zones’ Offer Clues to Future Ocean Warming
Futurity “OMZs are very important for geochemical cycling in the ocean,” says Catherine Davis, assistant professor of marine, earth and atmospheric sciences. “Their locations dictate where carbon and nitrogen (an essential nutrient for all life on Earth) are available in the ocean—so they’re important drivers of nutrient cycles.”
Fungi Could Be the Future of Healthier Plants
Researchers at NC State are studying how mycorrhizal fungi can enhance plant health and could lessen our reliance on non-renewable fertilizers.Land Grab Universities Events Explore History of Land Grant Universities
On November 10-11, NC State University hosted a series of events exploring the award-winning investigative piece “Land-grab Universities,” the history of land-grant universities and the data journalism tools that made the groundbreaking project possible.