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Goodnight Scholars Program Spotlight: Briany Santos-Villalobos

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medical illustration of liver

Feb 7, 2022

In Mice, Mothers with Metabolic Syndrome Can ‘Turn On’ Offspring’s Liver Disease

Faculty member Michael Cowley's research shows that an imprinted gene associated with NAFLD is switched on in mice who nurse from mothers with metabolic syndrome.
three images capture beetle larvae at various stages of jumping; a fourth image shows the trajectory of a larva's leap

Jan 19, 2022

Scientists Find Previously Unknown Jumping Behavior in Insects

Faculty member Adrian Smith co-authored a paper on a newly discovered jumping behavior in insect larvae.

A group of five students holding their certificates for the Leadership Development Program in front of Talley Student Union

Jan 12, 2022

Learning to Lead

Two biology majors discuss their experience completing the Leadership Development Program, provided by NC State's Student Leadership and Engagement.
Gino Fernandes II in front of the Talley Student Union

Jan 4, 2022

Extraordinary Difference: Gino Fernandes II

Microbiologist-rapper Gino Fernandes II ’20 shares how he benefited from the historic Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign.
a human skull rests on a glossy black surface in front of a black background

Jan 4, 2022

Forensic Researchers Call for Proactive Efforts to Address Racism

Forensic researchers are calling for the research community to address systemic racism in the sciences.
NC State Belltower

Jan 3, 2022

College Honors 2021-22 LeRoy and Elva Martin Award Recipients

Faculty members Jonathan Williams and Martha Burford Reiskind have been recognized for excellence in teaching.

Martha Burford Reiskind

Jan 3, 2022

Evolutionary Biologist Burford Reiskind Receives Faculty Diversity External Mentoring Endowment

Faculty member Martha Burford Reiskind received the award for her groundbreaking diversity and inclusion work.
A mother and daughter in graduation caps and gowns

Dec 13, 2021

Mother-Daughter Duo Share Graduation Day

Biology major Lauren Muir is sharing a graduation day with her mother, Michelle, who is getting her MBA.

NC State gateway at sunset

Nov 18, 2021

NC State’s SDG Initiative: First Semester Recap

NC State launched a campus programming initiative during the fall 2021 semester to educate students on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Copper Wolf on Central Campus in the fall

Nov 16, 2021

Goodnight Scholars Program Spotlight: Briany Santos-Villalobos

Briany Santos-Villalobos, a transfer Goodnight Scholar majoring in biological sciences, found a unique way to learn about NC State's campus and traditions.