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The College of Sciences makes NC State the university of choice for diverse, high-performing students, faculty and researchers from around the world who work together to solve society’s biggest problems.
Leading the Way in Science
The College of Sciences at NC State connects people and programs in the biological, physical, chemical, mathematical, statistical and earth-system sciences. Our college is where some of the brightest, most creative minds in science come together to tackle problems that affect us all. We recognize the value of a diverse academic community and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for learning and discovery.
We’re at the forefront of several growing areas of science — such as big data, bioinformatics, environmental health science, geospatial analytics and precision medicine — that examine the world’s grand challenges and teach students skills highly valued by employers.
Our faculty are award-winning innovators in their fields. And they’re training the next generation of scientists to lead the way in industry, laboratories, nonprofit research organizations, medicine, government agencies and numerous other workplaces.
Faculty Excellence
Around the college
21 Elected Fellows
of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science
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See Yourself at NC State Sciences
Astronomical alumna Christina Koch has received the North Carolina Award for Science. 🥇
The North Carolina awards are given annually by the state to up to six individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and nation in a variety of fields.
Learn the story behind the highest civilian honor in the state through the link in our bio.
Over 800 attendees, 71 vendors/booths and U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross (@repdeborahross) were present at the second annual Reach for the Stars! Be a Star! STEM and Resource Fair.
📸 Check out scenes from the event.
As curator of ichthyology, Lily Hughes manages a collection of about 1.4 million fish specimens at the @naturalsciences Research Laboratory. 🐟🐠🐡
The collection houses fish, invertebrate, reptile and amphibian specimens from all over the world, with some even dating back to 1850.
Here in North Carolina, we consider BBQ a year-round sport. The @ncstatebbqcamp is an annual - and hotly coveted - event that shows what makes barbecue delicious is far more than firing up the grill. 🐖
@ncstatecals Meat Scientist and Camp Director Dana Hanson explains the art of “low and slow” and the science behind making barbecue. #ncbbq #bbq
Upon completion in 2026, the newly named Woodson Hall will bring to life the vision for an interdisciplinary space and collaborative engagement.
Learn more about the first occupants of Woodson Hall, the heart of the Integrative Sciences Initiative, through the link in our bio.
An international award was given to the Catalyst Program for offering hands-on drone training in operation, coding and data analysis for students with disabilities. 🤩
The program was honored as the #airwards 23/24 winner in the Education and Research/Training category. The program’s inclusive approach serves as a model for unlocking potential and propelling future leaders in STEM.
#airwards #droneawards #lifesbetterwithdrones #dronesforgood #airwardswinner2324
Every fall, we gather the Wolfpack for NC State`s biggest celebration.🐺❤️🤍
Red and White Week has come to a close but we have had a blast!
Same time next year? #NCStateRedWhite
Today was the chancellor’s last fall address to the Wolfpack after serving 15 years as our cheerfully committed and charismatic leader.
From all of us here at the College of Sciences we say:
Thank You Chancellor Woodson 🐺❤️ #NCStateRedWhite
Can you believe it? Red and White Week festivities will kick off this upcoming week! 🐺
Help spread the word and celebrate with us. #NCStateRedWhite ❤️🤍
Learn more about our homecoming through the link in our bio.
Students said the most enjoyable part of the College of Sciences alumni/student networking event was gaining insight into the current workforce environment, as well as having multiple professionals critique and tweak their resumes.
More than 60 alumni and students participated in the event, at which alumni shared career and professional advice and also focused on interviewing skills and post-graduation preparedness.
Our understanding of how crystals form in nature may be all wrong. 🧐
A new theory from @ncstatechem professor James Martin “demystifies” the crystallization process and shows that the material that crystallizes is the dominant component within a solution – which is the solvent, not the solute.
Learn more through the link in our bio.
A new study may have found ways to decrease atmospheric methane and mitigate its impact on climate change. 🌍
Assistant Professor Zhen Qu found that the atmospheric methane increases that occurred from 2020 to 2022 and overlapped with the COVID-19 shutdown were significantly higher than the increase over the past decade.
Find out more through the link in our bio.
