About
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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Find out more information, including who we are, where we are, how you can join us and how to reach us.
See Yourself at NC State Sciences
Funding Woodson Hall has become a true Wolfpack community effort thanks to generous donors like chemistry alumnus Cathy Sigal ’76.
Learn how the building will encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and make science accessible to the wider @ncstate community.
College of Sciences students assisted in four field sampling events as part of the GenX Exposure Study as lab assistants and participant guides. This gave students an opportunity to see PFAS chemical research in action.
“As a Ph.D. student in toxicology who is often glued to an office chair or lab bench, my experience working directly with impacted community members was a powerful reminder of the importance and real human impact of my PFAS research.”
- @ncstatetoxicology Ph.D. student Britney Paul
Learn more about the study’s findings through the link in our bio.
🎶 It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeaarr! 🎶
We PACKed @lenovocenter with a sea of Red during today’s @ncstate commencement ceremony. 🐺❤️
We know you`ll continue to make us all proud. Congratulations to #NCState24! 🎓
Last year`s university-wide Toys for Tots Drive was hugely successful! 🎁
Help us make this year just as great. 😄
Bring in any donations to the Dean`s office, Bureau of Mines 304, by the end of the week! ❤️
Hurricane Helene left catastrophic flooding and unimaginable damage in our mountains and southern foothills.
The combination of rain, soil and rock types, and steep slopes generated nearly 1,500 landslides in the western part of the state after the record-breaking rainfall.
Find out what happened and what rebuilding looks like from Sci NC through the link in our bio.
We’re less than a week away from @ncstate fall university commencement #NCState24! 🐺🐾🎓
🗓 Saturday, December 14
⌚️9:00am
📍Lenovo Center
Use #HowlBack when you post your grad photos to enter @ncstatealumni`s graduation photo contest for the chance to win a free diploma frame.
Celebrate the last day of classes with a sweet treat!
This is a free event for College of Sciences students, faculty and staff, sponsored by the Sciences Council, and brought to you by the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of College Success and Well-Being.
📍Bureau of Mines
What does a typical start to your work day look like? 🤔
For some NC State students, it’s sitting on the edge of a boat on the Pamlico Sound prepping for a research dive. 🛥
Learn what it’s like to spend a day collecting water, oyster and blue crab samples as part of research for the newly established North Carolina Center for Coastal Algae, People and Environment through the link in our bio. 🤿
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.
