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Earl Ford speaking at the front of a classroom

May 5, 2026

Protected: No Stone Unturned: Toxicology Ph.D. Student Earl Ford Excelled at NC State

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A student holds a large animal skull.

May 5, 2026

From the Departments

Catch up on the latest news from our academic departments.
Natalia Duque-Wilckens stands in front of a research poster

May 1, 2026

Natalia Duque-Wilckens: A Remembrance

Natalia Duque-Wilckens' fiancé reflected on a scientist who believed "every living thing could have a richer, more meaningful experience."
A woman and Mr. and Ms. Wuf pose with a Day of Giving cutout

Apr 14, 2026

College Raises $1.2M on NC State’s Day of Giving

On March 25, the college received 1,235 gifts totaling  $1.2 million as part of the annual fundraising event.
Reza Ghiladi standing at a podium

Apr 7, 2026

Ghiladi Named Head of Department of Chemistry

Ghiladi joined the department in 2006 and had been serving as interim head since August 2025.
sounding club members attach radiosonde to weather balloon

Feb 26, 2026

From the Departments

Catch up on the latest news from our academic departments.

Jan 16, 2026

Museum of Science Announces Inaugural Cohort of Digital Science Communication Fellows

Two College of Sciences faculty have been selected to the inaugural cohort of the Digital Science Communication Fellowship, a national program at the Museum of Science in Boston.
Daniela Jones of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering discussed using AI to improve the planning and management of sweetpotato production.

Dec 10, 2025

Center Faculty Fellows Navigate AI at the 2025 University Research Symposium

Three Center fellows – Daniela Jones, Raju Vatsavai, and Paul Liu – shared how they use AI in their research to the largest audience in the history of on-campus research symposia.

Dec 8, 2025

From the Departments

Catch up on the latest news from our academic departments.
Cat's Paw Nebula as shown by Webb Space Telescope

Nov 21, 2025

Announcing the Department of Physics and Astronomy

The name change recognizes our international leadership in astronomy and astrophysics and will benefit student recruitment efforts.