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CALS students awarded first N.C. Soybean Research Scholarships
The awards, recently announced by the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, are presented to students studying soybean production and involved in soybean research.
New and better ways
In a milestone year, Bob Patterson reflects on the differences made by the land-grants through ag education — yesterday, today and tomorrow.
VetCAMP 2012 expands to accommodate popular demand
The annual summer camp designed for youngsters who are interested in becoming veterinary healthcare professionals drew more than 172 applications for 36 available spots, so the camp provided a second session.
Accessible to all
Vision and tenacity marked the efforts of those who laid the groundwork for the founding of N.C. State and its missions of teaching, research and extension.
Mark your calendars for the CALS Career Expo
“Make a Life, Make a Living, Make a Difference,” the 2012 CALS Career Expo, takes place 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27. That’s where alumni can connect their organizations with CALS students, recent graduates, fellow alumni and industry colleagues.
A vanguard
Six CALS students – beneficiaries of the land-grant university education — make their mark in academics, arts, research and more.
Inaugural Horticultural Science Summer Institute is an activity-packed success
This summer, 15 high-school sophomores and juniors found out what it’s like to study horticultural science at N.C. State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Sam Pardue to lead CALS Academic Programs
Dr. Sam Pardue, head of the Department of Poultry Science at N.C. State University, has been appointed as Interim Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective July 1. He replaces Dr. Ken Esbenshade who is returning to the Animal Science Department after 11 years as associate dean.
Student Perspectives: Justin Hills
Working in the laboratory of Dr. Rob Dunn has given N.C. State University biological sciences student Justin Hills insight into – and passion for – public health and science communication. This summer, he’s headed to Ghana to investigate liver cancer, a first step in his quest to help address health disparities that exist among different communities nationally and internationally. Hear more in this audio slideshow, with photos by Becky Kirkland, N.C. State University Communications.
Dairy Science Club hosts regional American Dairy Science Association meeting
Student members of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Dairy Science Club played host to 120 students and faculty advisers from nine colleges and universities.
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North Carolina’s economy and quality of life are linked inextricably with natural resources — the air, land and water upon which we all depend. To help protect the environment today and into the future, CALS faculty members have wide-ranging expertise they put to use through teaching, research and extension programs. Read More >>
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