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Mar 31, 2025

PFAS From Fluorochemical Plant Found in Dust of Nearby Homes

PFAS associated with a nearby fluorochemical plant is in the household dust of homes located in Cumberland and Bladen counties.

Mar 31, 2025

Food Animal Initiative Launches New Leadership

The Food Animal Initiative has named six leaders to head its five platforms aimed to further develop the future of the food animal industry.

Mar 28, 2025

I Am CALS: Giuliana Mendoza

Plant biology major Giuliana Mendoza hopes to grow her lifelong interest in plants into a career dedicated to addressing food insecurity.

Mar 26, 2025

New Water Microcleaners Self-Disperse, Capture Microplastics and Float Up for Removal

Proof-of-concept work uses unique, safe particles to remove microplastics in a single cycle.

Mar 25, 2025

The 2025 WRRI Annual Conference in Review

Over 300 participants attended the 2025 WRRI Annual Conference, which took place in Raleigh on March 19 and 20 and featured engaging talks and presentations on water-related issues from researchers and practitioners across the state. The event included 39 poster presentations, 15 lightning talks, and additional oral presentations and panel discussions over 6 concurrent sessions.…

Mar 24, 2025

Research Advances the Next Wave of Aquaculture

Researchers in the Department of Applied Ecology are using an innovative method for rearing striped bass, aiming to make aquaculture of the species more efficient.

Mar 24, 2025

April is Earth Month at NC State

April is Earth Month at NC State. From April 1 – 30, NC State will buzz with over 60 sustainability-related events including fairs, workshops, concerts, service opportunities and outdoor activities.…

Mar 24, 2025

Bike Month Kick-Off Event at Earth Fair, April 9

May is Bike Month, but we will have a kick-off event on Wednesday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Stafford Commons as part of the University Sustainability Office’s Earth Fair. Come by with your bike, and one of the mechanics will do a safety check to prepare you for your summer rides.…

Mar 20, 2025

‘You Can Always Give Back’: Pitching In To Keep the Pack Fed

Suzanne Williams grew up in Nova Scotia, among the hardworking people of Canada’s east coast. That’s where she learned the importance of creating a thriving community. “Where I grew up, everybody took care of everybody,” Williams says. “It doesn’t have to be any great initiative; it’s just, if I have a little extra, I’ll give…

Mar 19, 2025

Wrapping Up ASB in Western N.C.

In their final days of recovery work, NC State students participating in an Alternative Service Break trip to western North Carolina spent time with individuals and aid organizations that have been vital in helping the area recover from Hurricane Helene.