Research

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 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 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 18, 2025

Graduate Student Summer Internships: Integrative Approaches to Investigate Invasive Species and Landscapes

The invasive vines project seeks two graduate interns to assist with data synthesis and publication. Apply here.

Mar 15, 2025

The Heart of the N.C. PSI: Suhanee Anand and Olivia McCormack

Through N.C. PSI internships, two NC State undergraduates not only gain skills to prepare them for plant sciences careers, they also inspire a next generation to follow suit.

Mar 14, 2025

Hands-on Research in Malawi Influences Student Perspectives and Learning

The trip, which was funded by the National Science Foundation, allowed students to get hands-on research experience on water, sanitation and hygiene needs of underserved populations.

Mar 14, 2025

Piecing Together the Protein Puzzle

Engineers, scientists, farmers, chefs and other stakeholders are investing more resources into alternative proteins, an emerging sector that shows promise as a supplement to traditional agriculture.

Mar 13, 2025

Student Teams Deliver Supply Chain Solutions

Teams of students worked with industry sponsors and executive advisors via the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative to break through supply chain challenges.

Mar 6, 2025

Optimizing Corn Production for Greater Efficiency

CALS researchers are digging in to find a way to grow corn that uses less fertilizer, aiming to save farmers time and money while also reducing nitrogen waste in the environment.

Mar 5, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Isabella Bartels

Isabella Bartels is a first-year master’s student in Public History, focusing on the history of climate change adaptation, science, and its cultural perceptions. Guided by her mentors, her research aims to raise awareness of the lived experiences of climate change in environmentally vulnerable communities.