Honors and Awards

Nikhil Milind sitting outside, holding his ukulele.

Jul 6, 2021

NC State’s 4th Churchill Scholar Prepares for Deep Dive Into Genetics

Recent genetics graduate Nikhil Milind was recently named NC State's second recipient of the prestigious Churchill Scholarship this year.

Jun 30, 2021

Three Sciences Faculty Honored With University Professorships

Three faculty members in the College of Sciences at NC State have been honored by the university with professorships of distinction that recognize top scholarly work.

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Jun 21, 2021

Sciences Student Noah Wolfe Named Astronaut Scholar

Noah Wolfe, a senior in physics and mathematics, has been selected as part of the 2021-22 class of Astronaut Scholars.

Jul 23, 2021

As NC State Astrophysicist Katie Mack’s Star Rises, She Ponders How the Universe Will End

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For her work to elevate the understanding of science and make it more accessible, Mack is The News & Observer’s Tar Heel of the Month, which honors people who have made significant contributions to North Carolina and the region.

Pamela Gilchrist works with a group of students in a classroom

Jun 17, 2021

Gilchrist Named to Camp Administrator Hall of Fame

Pamela Gilchrist of The Science House was honored for her work with the Imhotep and Kyran Anderson Academies.

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Jun 11, 2021

Chertock Named Martin Distinguished Professor

The College of Sciences has named Alina Chertock, head of the Department of Mathematics, as the LeRoy B. Martin, Jr. Distinguished Professor.

Jun 8, 2021

Michael Evans – Co-Founder and CFO, 2x Statistics Graduate and Miller Fellow

Michael Evans knew a statistics major would give him highly sought-after transferable skills, but little did he know it would also open a door to the world of entrepreneurship.

May 13, 2021

Four Sciences Faculty Recognized at Celebration of Faculty Excellence

Phil Castellano, Lewis Owen, Brian Space and Dali Sun were honored at the annual event.

May 13, 2021

Sciences Faculty Honored in Inaugural Class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators

A new program recognizes and rewards 24 promising NC State early-career faculty, including four from Sciences, whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education.

Distinguished Goodnight awardees Christian Kennedy and LouLou Batta

May 13, 2021

Chemistry Senior Wins Distinguished Goodnight Award

Senior LouLou Batta ’21 is one of two recipients of this year's Distinguished Goodnight Award.