College of Sciences

Apr 8, 2025

College Raises More Than $900K on NC State’s Day of Giving

Alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students showed record support for the College of Sciences on Day of Giving this year.

Apr 4, 2025

Uncovering Glacial History and Hazards in Nepal

MEAS researchers spent weeks documenting landforms on a backpacking trip through Nepal to better understand the deposits and dangers left behind by melting glaciers.

Apr 3, 2025

College Honors Inaugural Excellence in Advising Award Recipients

The awards were established to recognize the key role academic advisors play in ensuring the success of our undergraduate students.

Apr 3, 2025

College Honors 2024-25 LeRoy and Elva Martin Award Recipients

The award recognizes the outstanding contributions of early career faculty to the College of Sciences’ teaching mission.

Apr 3, 2025

College Honors Outstanding Teachers and Advisors

The college hosted the Teaching and Advising Awards Event on March 20.

Apr 2, 2025

Toxic Dust? PFAS Found in Homes Near NC Plant

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A North Carolina State University study analyzed dust samples from 65 homes within six miles of the plant in Cumberland and Bladen counties. Researchers found significantly higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in homes closer to the facility, suggesting air emissions may be contributing to indoor contamination.

Apr 1, 2025

PFAS From Fluorochemical Plant Found in Dust of Nearby Homes

PFAS associated with a nearby fluorochemical plant is in the household dust of homes located in Cumberland and Bladen counties.

Mar 27, 2025

Meet the College of Sciences’ New Science Communicators and Educators

The College of Sciences has appointed three tenure-track assistant professors whose positions will have an emphasis on research on science communication, education and outreach.

Mar 26, 2025

North Carolina’s Cape Fear River Is a ‘Forever Chemical’ Hotspot — What Does That Mean for Its Birds and People?

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Scott Belcher, an environmental toxicologist at North Carolina State University, tested alligators in the Cape Fear River after noticing they had lingering open wounds, a surprising sight for the quick-healing species.

Mar 18, 2025

Chemist Martin Wins 2025 Herty Award

Each year, the award is presented to a chemist in the Southeast who has made significant research and service contributions.