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Oct 10, 2023

Jean Ristaino

Jean Beagle Ristaino earned her B.S. degree in Biological Sciences and M.S. degree in Plant Pathology from the University of Maryland, and her Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University…

Oct 10, 2023

Alejandra Huerta

In the lab we take a basic and applied research approach to study the biology underlining bacteria-plant and bacteria-microbiome interactions with the long term goal of better understanding how plant…

Oct 10, 2023

Aram Mikaelyan

As part of the urban entomology program at NCSU, Aram Mikaelyan focuses on basic and applied research on wood-destroying pests. His lab is interested in the evolution of symbiotic digestion…

Oct 10, 2023

Steven Frank

Research Description: Our goal is to contribute knowledge and outreach to help cities serve human health, conservation, and recreation functions. We study the ecology of tree pests to understand why…

Oct 10, 2023

Oliver Baars

Dr. Baars is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology at NCSU. He is also a member of the Center for Integrated Fungal Research and associated faculty…

Oct 10, 2023

Rachel Levy

Professor, Executive Director of NC State’s Data Science Academy Education Ph.D. Applied Mathematics NC State University 2005 M.S. Applied Mathematics NC State University 2003 M.A. Educational Media and Instructional Design UNC-Chapel Hill 2006 Area(s) of Expertise Ray Levy is…

Oct 10, 2023

Candace Haigler

The research in my laboratory centers on cellulose synthesis and the assembly of plant cell walls, particularly the secondary walls of cotton fibers and tracheary elements. Knowledge gained from these…

Oct 10, 2023

Joshua Pierce

Howard J. Schaeffer Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and University Faculty Scholar Executive Director, Integrative Sciences Initiative Education B.S. University of Pittsburgh 2003 Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh 2008 Area(s) of Expertise Genetic tools are frequently…

Oct 10, 2023

Balaji Rao

Proteins mediate and control several cellular processes. For instance, cytokine binding to cell surface receptor can trigger a series of biochemical reactions leading to outcomes such as proliferation, differentiation or…

Oct 10, 2023

Jose Cisneros

Director, CALS International Programs CALS International Programs CALS International Programs supports the international efforts of the college and collaborates with the global community to solve grand challenges. CALS Global Academy…

Oct 10, 2023

Chris Halweg

Oct 10, 2023

Alice Lee