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Volcano Scientist and Renowned Nonprofit Team up to Teach Lava Flows

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The five College of Sciences senior award winners stand together, smiling and wearing their medals.

May 28, 2026

College Honors Graduating Seniors’ Outstanding Achievements

The College of Sciences honored graduating students at the Senior Recognition Event on May 7. 

May 27, 2026

Serving Public a Passion for State Climatologist Jared Bowden

Coastal Review
The Rocky Mount native was recently named director of the North Carolina State Climate Office.
The moon covering the sun, creating a solar eclipse.

May 27, 2026

Study Finds Awe-Inspiring Nature Helps People Connect to Science

When people engage in science activities that involve awe-inspiring natural phenomena they more closely identify with science and feel a greater sense of belonging.

May 26, 2026

Pioneer Graduate Works to Earn Ph.D.

Herald Courier
Julia Brzezicki, a first year at North Carolina State University for her PhD in biology, is now also a recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Student Research Award to Sri Lanka.
About two dozen College of Sciences employees

May 22, 2026

College Celebrates Awards for Excellence, Daley Kindness Award Winners

The college celebrated its outstanding faculty and staff on April 23 when it named winners of its Awards for Excellence and Wilma Jean Daley Award for Kindness
An illustration depicting digital Earth 5G AI technology

May 19, 2026

College Names First Directors of AI Hub for Science

Paul Liu and Emily Griffith will catalyze AI interdisciplinary research, thoughtfully expand the use of AI in education and training, and build strategic partnerships that position NC State at the forefront of AI-enabled scientific innovation.
clocktower lit up at night with rays of red and white lights

May 14, 2026

Four Faculty Members Win the 2026 Outstanding Research Award

Carolyn Mattingly, Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences, is among the four recipients of this year's Outstanding Research Award.
Jared Bowden

May 11, 2026

Bowden Named SCO Director and State Climatologist

Bowden is the sixth permanent director of the office, which has been stationed at NC State since 1980.

May 7, 2026

Hurricane Predictions: Will Wilmington See a Busy or Quiet 2026 Season?

Star News Online
Researchers at N.C. State University are predicting a 2026 hurricane season that’s in line with recent averages. They are forecasting 12-15 named storms, with six to nine of those developing into hurricanes. Of those, two to three could strengthen into major hurricanes or Category 3 strength or stronger.
An animated image of a volcanic eruption with white text overlayed, reading, "Can lave be stopped?"

May 7, 2026

Volcano Scientist and Renowned Nonprofit Team up to Teach Lava Flows

Assistant Professor Arianna Soldati collaborated with renowned nonprofit TED to develop learning materials on the science and history of lava flows.