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Sarah Larson stands with Helen Chen holding a plaque for the Outstanding Teacher Award

Jun 16, 2026

Associate Professor Sarah Larson Earns Outstanding Teacher Award

The award recognizes her commitment to educational excellence.

Jun 3, 2026

UNC Space Grant Announces New Graduate Research Fellows for the 2026-2027 Year

North Carolina Space Grant is proud to announce 16 graduate research fellows for 2026-2027. These students, representing six different universities, will conduct science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research to benefit NASA Mission Directorates. Students’ projects will investigate STEM topics such as exoplanet discovery with machine learning, plant and microbial adaptation to spaceflight, and next-generation spacesuit technologies.
Chris Osburn

Jun 3, 2026

Marine Science Professor Osburn Named Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Sustainability

The professorship reflects NC State’s priority to recruit and retain outstanding senior faculty.
Jenna Holt holds up a rock in the geology lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

Jun 1, 2026

Discover Our Majors: Geology

There's a whole world out there, and a geology degree can help you explore it. Follow Jenna Holt's geology journey — and start your own.
An illustration depicting digital Earth 5G AI technology

May 27, 2026

College Names First Directors of AI Hub for Science

Paul Liu and Emily Griffith will catalyze AI interdisciplinary research, thoughtfully expand the use of AI in education and training, and build strategic partnerships that position NC State at the forefront of AI-enabled scientific innovation.