Extraordinary Faculty
NC State scientists are among the world's most creative problem solvers. Meet some of the people who are defining the future of science.
![Yi Xiao works with a graduate student in her lab](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/yi-xiao-lab.jpg)
Yi Xiao: Using Chemistry to Detect Drugs, Save Lives
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![Molly Fenn helps three students with their math problems](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Molly-Fenn-Thumbnail.png)
Molly Fenn: Showcasing the Different Applications of Math
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![Carlos Goller, a Department of Biological Sciences faculty member who teaches in the Biotechnology Program, and a post-baccalaureate researcher, observe the growth of solid media on Comamonas testosteroni, an organism with bioremediation potential.](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/biotechnology-program-carlos-goller.jpg)
Carlos Goller: Using Biotechnology to Advance Sustainability
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![Rongmon Bordoloi](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Bordoloi2-2-1.jpg)
Rongmon Bordoloi: Exploring Galactic Origins
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![Emily Griffith speaks with a student.](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Emily-Still1.jpg)
Emily Griffith: Solving Problems Through Statistics
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![Lex Kemper working out physics equations on a glass window in his office](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Lex-Still-1.jpg)
Lex Kemper: Solving Physics Problems With Quantum Computing
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![Carli Arendt and a graduate student stand on the banks of a stream](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Carli-Arendt.jpg)
Carli Arendt: Studying Glaciers to Understand Climate Change
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![Melissa Ramirez helps a student in a biology lab](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Melissa-Ramirez-video.jpg)
Melissa Ramirez: Using New Tools to Teach Microbiology
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![Jay Levine studies freshwater mussels in his NC State lab](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-06-25-at-4.40.44-PM-1.png)
Jay Levine: Understanding and Protecting Mussels
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![Associate Professor of Mathematics Lorena Bociu meets with students](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Screen-Shot-2018-06-25-at-4.41.38-PM-1.png)
Lorena Bociu: Sharing the Fun and Usefulness of Math
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![NC State chemist Joshua Pierce](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Joshua-Pierce.jpg)
Joshua Pierce: Creating Molecules to Fight Disease
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![Paleontologist Lindsay Zanno works with a student in her lab](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Lindsay-1.jpg)
Lindsay Zanno: Digging Into the World of Dinosaurs
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![Adrian Smith](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/adrian-smith-ants-video.jpg)
Adrian Smith: Learning About Nature Through Ants
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![John Meitzen](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Meitzen-Still.jpg)
John Meitzen: Answering Questions About the Brain
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![Alyson Wilson, Professor of Statistics](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Alyson-Master-Cut.00_00_41_22.Still001.jpg)
Alyson Wilson: Using Data to Tell Stories
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![Chris Osburn](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ChrisField.jpg)
Chris Osburn: Protecting Water Quality
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![Carla Frohlich, astrophysics](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/NC-State-College-of-Sciences-Carla-Frohlich5.jpg)
Carla Frohlich: Studying Stars to Understand Chemical Elements
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![Elon Ison chemistry lab video](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Ison2.jpg)
Elon Ison: Making Chemical Reactions More Efficient
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![Ann Ross video still](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/AnnRossStll2.jpg)
Ann Ross: Telling the Stories Behind the Bones
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![Jason Osborne, Department of Statistics](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/JasonStill.jpg)
Jason Osborne: Understanding Sports Through Statistics
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![Radmila Sazdanovic math art](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/RadmilaStill2.jpg)
Radmila Sazdanovic: Exploring Math Through Art
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![Dave Eggleston in the field](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/EgglestonStill.jpg)
Dave Eggleston: Exploring the Bottom of the Ocean
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![Helena Mitasova Tangible Landscape](https://sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mitasova-feature-image.jpg)
Helena Mitasova: Visualizing the Impact of Landscape Changes
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Gavin Williams: Making Medicines From Microbes
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Jennifer Landin: Bringing Science to Life Through Drawing
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