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Jan 9, 2019

Philanthropy Helps ‘What If’ Become ‘What Is’ for Biology Alumnus

Biology grad and physician in training Hillary Spangler continues to embrace the Think and Do spirit since graduating from NC State.

Dec 13, 2018

College Textbooks Largely Overlook the Most Common Animals

Recent research found that biology textbooks devote less than 1 percent of their text to discussing insects, which make up more than 60 percent of animal species.

Dec 12, 2018

How I Get My Undergraduate Students Involved in Research

Jennifer Landin, teaching associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, shares her tips for helping undergraduates become researchers.

Dec 12, 2018

Kerri Johnson: Remarkable Researcher

Undergraduate research has been a major part of graduating biological sciences student Kerri Johnson's NC State experience.

Dec 6, 2018

College Honors Outstanding Alumni and Students

Three alumni and two students received awards recognizing their extraordinary achievements and contributions to the college.

Dec 5, 2018

Soft Tissue Shows Jurassic Ichthyosaur Was Warm-Blooded, Had Blubber and Camouflage

Research published in Nature describes what soft-tissue analysis reveals about an ancient, dolphin-like marine reptile.

Nov 8, 2018

Hurricane Florence: How We Helped Our State

The storm ravaged North Carolina like few others have. Before, during and after the storm, our scientists were there to help.

Nov 8, 2018

Q&A: Understanding and Avoiding Harmful Environmental Chemicals

In this Q&A, find out from biologist Heather Patisaul what everyday products might pose a danger to your health.

Nov 5, 2018

Researchers Identify Promising Proteins for ALS Diagnosis and Prognosis

A team led by an NC State researcher with ALS has discovered new links between particular proteins and this deadly disease.

Oct 25, 2018

Obituary: Distinguished Toxicologist Ernest Hodgson

Ernest Hodgson, a longtime faculty member and pioneer in toxicology at NC State, passed away in early October.