CALS Weekly - Jan. 16, 2025
NC State - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
We create and extend knowledge that transforms challenges into agricultural and life sciences opportunities.
Weekly at a Glance
?? Mentoring Matters: Terri Long, the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative's platform director for education and workforce development, is one of 25 recipients nationwide of the 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.
???? Are Wooden Spoons Safe? NC State's Ellen Shumaker, director of the Safe Plates program, offers advice on use and care of wooden utensils.
?? DELTA Express Grants: Congratulations to CALS and Agricultural Institute faculty members who received grants from Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) for fall and spring courses.?
?? Teacher Scholarships: North Carolina middle or high school teachers interested in food science can apply for a scholarship to attend the 2025 CASE Food Science and Safety Institute at NC State University from July 21-28.
Indoor Species
Vanessa Woods, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in horticultural science, wants to understand the human desire to be around nature and what access to green spaces means for mental health and well-being. ?
From Laptop to Biotech Lab
As an alumnus of the Interdisciplinary ?Biochemistry?Master's?Program, David Smith found a path to a meaningful career in the biotech industry.
Ants Lead Alumna to Career
Arboreal ants helped march CALS alumna Michelle Kirchner to a career in entomology, conducting research with the Agricultural Research Service. ?
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Food Animal Grants Awarded
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has awarded six Advancing Food Animal Innovation and Talent Development Grants to help shape the future of food animal agriculture.
2025 Peach Growers’ Society Annual Meeting
Whether you are a new or multi-generation peach grower, join NC State Extension for the NC Peach Growers’ Society Annual Meeting and dig into a variety of topics from peach variety updates to fungicide timing. ?
?? Jan. 28,?2025?
? 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.?
?? Moore County Center
Editor's Pick
I Am CALS: Gaebryl Vives ?
Agricultural science student Gaebryl Vives has found a growing purpose working as a program assistant at NC State Extension's Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which provides fresh produce to people facing food insecurity.??
Thanks for reading, and have a great week!