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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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See Yourself at NC State Sciences

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The Pack lost one of its favorite wolves this week. Tuffy II passed away in his sleep Monday night. Our thoughts are with the Downey family. Thank you for sharing Tuffy II with our pack.

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If you haven’t voted yet, this is a sign. Early voting is happening at Talley Student Union through 10/31!

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Having a ball.

Microbiology student Gino Fernandes was recently honored with the College of Sciences Office of ...

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Microbiology student Gino Fernandes was recently honored with the College of Sciences Office of Advancement’s Student Excellence Award. He has served in leadership positions for campus organizations and worked as a research assistant for NC State’s Cultivating Research Experiences with Community-Engaged Roots program, as a community lab intern for Biogen and as a marketing intern for Campus Enterprises — all while running his own independent record label.

Did you know that we’re one of the largest and most research-intensive colleges at the university?...

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Did you know that we’re one of the largest and most research-intensive colleges at the university? The College of Sciences is home to @ncstate’s physical, chemical, mathematical, statistical, biological and earth-system sciences. We have more than 4,100 students and account for about $40 million in annual research expenditures.

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Fall-ing in love with these views. 🍂

Interested in joining the Wolfpack? Join us for University Open House on October 17-21! This ...

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Interested in joining the Wolfpack? Join us for University Open House on October 17-21! This five-day event is a virtual opportunity to learn more about what NC State has to offer. Check out the link in our bio for more information.

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Grab your mask, plan your voting time and get to Talley to cast your ballot! Early voting starts today.

Meet @NCStateBioSci senior Rose Krebs! Rose started to volunteer with Feed the Pack her freshman ...

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Meet @NCStateBioSci senior Rose Krebs! Rose started to volunteer with Feed the Pack her freshman year and now is the executive director of the student-run food pantry. She encourages others to get involved by making a donation or dropping off nonperishable food and hygiene items to the pantry.

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Howl excited are you that it’s Friday? 🐺 🐾

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We could stare at this view all day.

Meet @ncstatebiosci transfer student Jesus Vina Moreno! He was inspired by his mother, who is a ...

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Meet @ncstatebiosci transfer student Jesus Vina Moreno! He was inspired by his mother, who is a doctor, and a childhood battle with dengue fever to pursue a career path in medicine. He wants to become a neurologist and is excited to dive into research at @NCState and learn more about the field.

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