college of agriculture and life sciences

May 31, 2017

$1 Million NSF Grant Launches Unique Master’s Program at NC State

A $1 million National Science Foundation grant will enable the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to create a new interdisciplinary master’s program for students from underrepresented groups.

Mar 1, 2017

AgPack Strong: A Force of Nature

Armed with two NC State degrees and an unflinching desire to help others, Paula Woodall makes a real difference in the lives of youth and farmers alike.

Feb 6, 2017

Student Spotlight: Johnson Studies Farm-Level Food Loss

In addition to the millions of tons of food that goes into the garbage each year, an untold amount of edible produce goes unharvested from farmers' fields. Lisa Johnson, a Ph.D. student in horticultural science, is helping fill in the blanks on the topic of farm-level food losses and taking the first steps toward reducing them.

Jan 25, 2017

Study Abroad Experience Helps Student Clarify Career Plans

Kiyana Harris, a master’s student in poultry science physiology, found that a study abroad trip helped her hone her medical career plans and took her out of her comfort zone, in a good way.

Jan 11, 2017

Introducing Farm-Level Loss Into the Food Waste Discussion

Ph.D. student Lisa Johnson is looking for ways to help farmers waste less produce at the farm level. HuffPost and CEFS column

Jan 9, 2017

AgPack Strong: Passionate About Helping People

Shonette Lewis began her graduate career in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences in the spring of 2010, pursuing a master’s degree in family life and youth development. She completed her degree in a little over a year and hit the ground running. CALS news story

Nov 29, 2016

Magdalena Sorger

Magadalena Sorger was on the path to an MBA degree and a chance to enter the high-stakes world of business ... until she discovered ants.

Nov 22, 2016

Student’s Research Seeks Ozone-Tolerant Wheat

Ph.D. candidate Sayed Mashaheet, who will graduate in December, is seeking wheat varieties that are resistant to rust, ozone tolerant and high yielding.

Nov 3, 2016

Student Creates Campus Pollinator Garden

Graduate student Melissa Tining designed and installed a pollinator garden on Centennial Campus, with funding from an NC State Sustainability Fund grant. (NC State Sustainability Office)

Oct 26, 2016

Engineering, CALS Students Win 3 Minute Thesis Honors

Three Ph.D. students were recognized for their outstanding research presentations Tuesday in the Graduate School’s second annual 3 Minute Thesis competition. Ten graduate student finalists presented their dissertation research in just three minutes, with one slide.