Through NC State's Interdisciplinary Biochemistry Master’s Program, Dontae Mosley was able to pursue his master’s degree and launch a career in the biotech industry. Now, more students will have that same opportunity. Learn about the expanding program: http://ncst.at/r6Tc50YFOeF

How do we protect a cold-water fish from changing temperatures? 🐟 New research co-authored by CALS applied ecologist Nadya Mamoozadeh is diving deep into how brook trout adjust to shifting weather patterns. Read how Mamoozadeh is fishing for resilience: http://ncst.at/Jqi650YFMzF

What a fantastic AI in Agriculture Conference! 🦾🌱 This week, NC State welcomed over 460 of the brightest minds in AI and agriculture from across the nation to collaborate and innovate. A big thank you to Daniela Jones, conference co-lead, and to everyone who made this incredible event possible!

Join us in congratulating three CALS faculty members for being elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science! The faculty members include Robert R Dunn, Heike Sederoff and Sung Woo Kim. Read more about them: http://ncst.at/Ttzo50YATh1

John Bowen propagates potential as an NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteer, and he's #GivingPack to the beloved gardening program on NC State Day of Giving on March 25. 🌱 Read his story, and learn how you can make your mark on the program this Day of Giving: http://ncst.at/1XjF50Yx14S

Welcome to The Dean's Den, Tim Kelliher. 🌱🧬 🎥 Dean Garey Fox sits down with Kelliher, director of NC State's new Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture, in our latest episode to talk about how the GEC is accelerating food security solutions: http://ncst.at/3POb50YstQn

At the HOT Jobs+Internships Fair yesterday, NC State students connected and networked with dozens of top employers in the agriculture, life sciences and natural resources industries. 💼 Thank you to the employers and students who attended and made this event a great success!

Jason Gipe has been named assistant dean of philanthropy for NC State CALS and president of the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation. Gipe has spent the past several years in key advancement leadership roles within CALS. Learn more about him: http://ncst.at/Nbs450YokU5

Amy Grunden has been named associate dean for research and director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service (NCARS) at NC State CALS, effective March 10. Grunden has served in NCARS leadership roles for several years. Learn more about her: http://ncst.at/CEtJ50YojlE

The intersection of AI and ag is coming to NC State! 🦾🌱 NC State will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference, bringing together the nation's brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector. Register today: http://ncst.at/XUx950YngmX

Lina Quesada-Ocampo has been named the new executive director of the IR-4 Project, effective March 9. Quesada-Ocampo brings over 15 years of experience in applied pest management research and Extension work to the role. Read about her and the appointment: http://ncst.at/gIqA50YkrZb

The intersection of AI and ag is coming to NC State! 🦾🌱 NC State will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference, bringing together the nation's brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector. Register today: http://ncst.at/ayAZ50Ye1XL

Nine CALS faculty have received research grants from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to grow North Carolina agriculture. 💰🌱 The grants help researchers identify potential new crops, value-added products and agricultural innovations. Read more: http://ncst.at/MQAL50Ycw0C

Please join us in congratulating CALS faculty Colleen Doherty and Deepti Salvi for being named 2025-26 University Faculty Scholars! 👏🏆 Read about the designation: http://ncst.at/K0M350YanPN

The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative is helping grow the next generation of agricultural innovators. 🌱🔬 In its state-of-the-art facilities, the N.C. PSI provides undergraduates with access to cutting-edge technology and career-relevant opportunities. Discover more: http://ncst.at/v0m650Y90kc

How much protein do you actually need? 🥩 We sat down with April Fogleman, associate professor in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, to debunk common myths about this popular macronutrient. Read the full Q&A: http://ncst.at/2srv50Y6FcN

Purpose within the pitch 🌱 Megan Aljian did not expect to win two startup competitions in one week. She was just there to gain experience and share a different perspective. Read more about Aljian's journey and the future of her venture, Forest Found! 👉 buff.ly/teQd3oC @ncstatecals.bsky.social

Robotic cow milking technology is changing the landscape of dairy farming. A new report from the USDA, co-authored by Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics Zach Raff, explores the economics behind it. 🐄 💵 Read about the insights: http://ncst.at/n9Bi50Y507B

Meet Thor and Hawkeye — the superhero farm robots in training. 🦾 NC State researchers are developing a new generation of AI-powered robots designed to make farming more efficient. Read about the superhuman research: http://ncst.at/srRx50Y31RL

Tim Kelliher's "why?" Using research to bring real-world results to farmers. 🧬🌱 Kelliher leads NC State's Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture, a new research enterprise that utilizes biotechnology to address agricultural challenges. 🔗: http://ncst.at/XYrz50Y0YR5

CALS alumna Lottie Pate is cooking up a food science career at Butterball. 🍽️ Her major in food science and involvement on campus gave her hands-on experience for her future career as a research and development food scientist. Read her story: http://ncst.at/qj2F50XYfWh

NC State researchers are harnessing AI to identify business opportunities in crop leftovers. 🦾🌱 A grant from Schmidt Sciences is funding the Resource Engineering Framework for Responsible, Augmented Modeling and Engagement (REFRAME) Project. 🔗: http://ncst.at/738e50XT6bE

Aaron Kiess has been named the interim head of the NC State Prestage Department of Poultry Science. Kiess, who joined NC State in 2021, is a Braswell Distinguished Professor. Read more about him and the interim appointment: http://ncst.at/2uZr50XSbnz

NC State CALS alum Blake Layfield takes a spirited approach to flavor cultivation for Maker's Mark. 🥃 "If you treat the land right, you’ve got the right agricultural practices, then you get the most flavorful whiskey," he said. Read about his work: http://ncst.at/IR7F50XNr8z

For 65 years, the Agricultural Institute has shaped the next generation of leaders in agriculture. Established in 1959, AGI provides first-class instruction to students seeking career-driven, hands-on education. Read how AGI primes students to excel: http://ncst.at/TzBZ50XMH6r

This weekend, over 300 soon-to-be CALS alumni will turn their tassels into a new chapter. 🎓 Read the stories of three of our graduates, Ethan Wood, Catherine Merigliano and Gladys Njeri, and learn about their paths to commencement: http://ncst.at/WAqQ50XHAIm

Nine CALS faculty members have been selected to be Goodnight Early Career Innovators! 🏅 This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. Learn more: http://ncst.at/Etui50XH85r

Get ready to gobble up this news: NC State will once again be home to the pardoned National Thanksgiving Turkeys. 🦃 Read more about Gobble and Waddle and their new home at NC State: ncst.at/oB6W50XwZav 📸: Courtesy of the National Turkey Federation

Did you know that North Carolina's dominant sweetpotato variety was released by NC State researchers? 🍠 Learn about the Covington sweetpotato, and how NC State plant breeders are future-proofing it with improved pest resistance: http://ncst.at/38LB50Xv7Eu

A unique initiative led by NC State CALS is preparing Ph.D. students from across the country to shape the future of agriculture. ✨ Learn about the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellows National Leadership Program, and meet some of the fellows: http://ncst.at/c2nw50Xupoc

Steve Lommel, a long-time leader with NC State CALS, will serve as interim head of the Department of Horticultural Science, effective Jan. 2, 2026. Read more about Lommel and the position: http://ncst.at/gMc050Xq5Wy

No matter where you call home, you can celebrate CALS at Wolfpack Harvest! 🐺 There are four Wolfpack Harvest events happening today across the state: in Raleigh, the Triad, the mountains and the coast. Find out the details: ncst.at/VQ5U50XoUxr

🐺🎉 Wolfpack Harvest is here! 🎉🐺 Wolfpack Harvest is a new fall tradition where alumni, students, faculty and friends can gather together to connect and celebrate. Main campus event 📍: Plant Sciences Building ⏰: 1-5 p.m. 🔗: ncst.at/VQ5U50XoUxr

For North Carolina Farmers Appreciation Day, we're celebrating fourth-generation farmer and CALS alum Justin Page. 🍓🚜🎃 Read about him and Page Farms. ⬇️

The Graveyard of the Atlantic holds thousands of shipwrecks — and an ecological treasure hunt. 🚢🦈 Learn how NC State Department of Applied Ecology Ph.D. candidate Bethany Wager is diving into 50 years of data on fish living amongst the sunken ships: ncst.at/zBYY50Xk1ZB

Did you know that Howling Cow's peach ice cream flavor for the N.C. State Fair was NC State grown, processed and churned? 🍦🍑🎡 Learn how Sandhills Peach Carolina Gold came to be — from the farm to the lab to the fair: ncst.at/fH2h50XhOG4

The JC Raulston Arboretum will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary, ushering in a golden age for NC State's beloved teaching garden. 🪴🎉 JCRA is home to one of the most diverse plant collections in the Southeast. Learn more about it: ncst.at/NUfR50XgAcG

In the inaugural episode of The Dean’s Den, CALS Dean Garey Fox and @ncstate.bsky.social Chancellor Kevin Howell sat down to talk about their experiences visiting Extension centers this summer and witnessing the impact of NC State Extension. 🎥 Check out the full episode: ncst.at/TgnT50X3IOC

From the City of Oaks to every corner of the state, we're proud to call North Carolina home. 🐺🏡 Happy 919 Day, Wolfpack.

Today is a scheduled Wellness Day at NC State. There will be no classes held, and the Wolfpack community is encouraged to use the time to reflect on their health and well-being. Learn more: ncst.at/YGRn50WXsJe

NC State graduate student Steve Amerige is combining his 40 years in software development with his lifelong love of plants. 💻🌱 Amerige is pursuing a doctorate in crop science with an eye toward helping advance the next wave of ag tech. Read his story: ncst.at/sSCL50WXGGN

We've got your next morning read: The Fall 2025 CALS Magazine is here! ☕️🗞️ Check out our newest issue to see the CALS community at work, in the classroom, in the lab, in the field and in communities across North Carolina. Read the Fall 2025 issue: ncst.at/xYIj50WTyQE

Entrepreneurs are turning ideas into agricultural solutions through the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative's Seed2Grow program. 🌱 The program offers resources for researchers who want to create a startup, helping ensure that NC State discoveries benefit farmers and consumers. 🔗: ncst.at/hMB150WRyNK

An NC State professor is working to turn agricultural waste into a value-added product. 💡 Praveen Kolar spent three months in Italy studying how to transform rice husk into biochar to power capacitors in energy storage devices. Read about his work: ncst.at/nA8B50WQKV1

A science you can eat? We’ve got the recipe. 🍽️ @ncstate.bsky.social professor Gabriel Keith Harris explains the flavorful field of food science. Learn more about the exciting, lucrative and job-secure careers you can pursue with a food science degree from NC State: ncst.at/hfws50WOkaM

From an NC State graduate student to a world-renowned scientist, Rodolphe Barrangou is now being recognized with a 2025 CALS Distinguished Alumni Award. 🏆 Read about his journey and impact: ncst.at/WoRk50WNUbf

It’s a new academic year, and we’re here to support our CALS Pack every step of the way. 🎥 Hear from CALS Dean Garey Fox with a back-to-school message.

A resurgence of the New World screwworm, a blowfly that feeds on living animal tissue, has livestock producers on edge. 🪰 Hear from NC State entomologist Maxwell Scott on genetic approaches under development to eradicate the parasite: ncst.at/V8AO50WLIIT

The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative helps entrepreneurs who want to turn scientific ideas into real-world #agricultural solutions through the Seed2Grow program. As the first business graduates from the program, more are already in the pipeline. Read more 👉 buff.ly/Ooqktuh @ncstatecals.bsky.social

@ncstate.bsky.social horticultural scientist Ricardo Hernandez is taking a decade of research to the next level with his new startup, Rooted-in-tech. 🌱 The company develops seedlings that are tailored to growers' needs — helping them reduce risk and increase yield. 🔗: ncst.at/5aTn50WJeSN