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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 personalized 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.

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Faculty Excellence

Our faculty conduct groundbreaking research, share their work with the public through outreach and communication, and garner national and international awards and honors — all while educating the next generation of science leaders.

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Around the college

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Academics

We connect students with high-quality educational opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.

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Research

Our college tackles the world’s grand challenges to develop innovative solutions that help us all.

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Outreach

Our scientists help the public understand their work through a variety of science communication and outreach activities.

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Departments

The six academic departments in our college cover a broad range of scientific disciplines.

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14 Elected Fellows

of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Finals week study spot: ✔️

Wishing you extra coffee and less stress this finals week.

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Wishing you extra coffee and less stress this finals week.

It’s your time to shine, #NCState21. Use #HowlBack when you post your grad photos to enter ...

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It’s your time to shine, #NCState21. Use #HowlBack when you post your grad photos to enter @ncstatealumni's graduation photo contest for the chance to win a free diploma frame.

Physics student Jack Featherstone has been named a 2021 Goldwater Scholar. He studies how to use the...

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Physics student Jack Featherstone has been named a 2021 Goldwater Scholar. He studies how to use the principles of granular physics to design equipment and instruments that interact with asteroids in outer space in professor Karen Daniels’s lab. The scholarship will support his research into the physics of phenomena here on Earth and in outer space.

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Out for a stroll.

It’s #WorldBookDay! What’s your favorite book?

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It’s #WorldBookDay! What’s your favorite book?

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This week, dozens of student organizations came together for #ShackAThon with a goal to raise ...

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This week, dozens of student organizations came together for #ShackAThon with a goal to raise $20,000 to support roof construction for two @habitatwake homes.

NC State Physics student Ana Sofia Uzsoy has been awarded the prestigious Churchill Scholarship. ...

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NC State Physics student Ana Sofia Uzsoy has been awarded the prestigious Churchill Scholarship. With this award, she will study machine learning and machine intelligence at Cambridge University in the fall.

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NC State University Developing New Model to Predict Hurricane Activity 18 Months Earlier

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North Carolina State University is working on a new model that incorporates historical data like sea surface temperatures, el Nino, la Nina and past hurricanes to help predict what’s called “accumulated cyclone energy,” or “ACE.” Scientists hope it will help narrow down predictions by region and even state. “When we can get more specific, then it can be more useful for specific states. We really would like to be able to pinpoint more precise locations where we need to pay more attention to,” said Professor Lian Xie with N.C. State University. 

How the Dueling Dinosaurs Got to Raleigh

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One of those leaders is paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno. Zanno’s passion for her work and dedication to sharing it with the public are not simply infectious, they’re inspirational. Zanno completed her undergraduate work at the University of New Mexico and her graduate work at the University of Utah. Her work as a paleontologist has taken her all over the globe: from the Field Museum in Chicago to Mongolia and Thailand to vast swaths of the American West. The museum’s longtime partnership with North Carolina State University and deep commitment to citizen science were what drew Zanno to the institution, and she has helped grow the already well-known paleontology program over the past decade. She works in a joint appointment between the museum and NC State and leads teams of students into the field every year. 

A Healthy Pursuit

With scholarship support, College of Sciences senior Dhuru Patel embraced a range of academic, extracurricular and service opportunities that cemented his decision to pursue a medical career and his determination to give back.