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YEAR 2025

Extension Agents Explore AI for AgricultureRALEIGH, N.C. -- Fifteen agricultural Extension agents from across North Carolina recently took a deep two-day dive into the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture,...

Navigating AI at the 2025 University Research SymposiumNC State's 2025 University Research Symposium "Research With AI: Navigating A New Age" was a hit, bringing together faculty and researchers across disciplines to share how they're using the technology — and learn more about what is next in AI.

YEAR 2024

‘A Meaningful Impact’

Reaping the Data HarvestAshley Walgren's journey into agriculture and data science has allowed her to use powerful machine learning tools to tell data-driven stories and uncover solutions for agricultural sustainability.

A Night of RecognitionSixteen undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences were recognized for their outstanding scholarship, leadership, research and community outreach during the inaugural 2024 CALS Awards.

YEAR 2023

Third Annual N.C. PSI Hackathon Brings in Record NumbersThe third annual N.C. PSI Hackathon brought in a record 74 student and postdoc participants to compete across three days and three tracks for prizes and bragging rights.

SAS Viya: An Educator's Perspective Educator Daniela Jones is committed to building her students skills around analytics, big data, machine learning, and AI. She shares why she has integrated SAS Viya into her classroom and how it drives student excitement around data analysis.

K-12 Mini Data ChallengeTuesday, April 4, students from E.E. Smith High School and J.F. Webb High School came together for a day of fun and collaboration while tackling a mini data challenge

Driven by DataCompletion of the Agricultural Data Science Certificate last year at NC State makes Shelly Hunt uniquely qualified to support SAS’ agriculture division.

A Transformative Summer Journey: Exploring Data Science for Social ImpactFrom NC State's PhD program to the Capacity Accelerator Network’s Data Science for Social Impact Summer Program at the University of Chicago, discover how interdisciplinary collaboration, immersive learning, and impactful projects reshaped my perspective.

YEAR 2022

Department Graduates First to Complete the Agricultural Data Science Certificate | Department of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringBiological and Agricultural Engineering Ph.D. graduate Tasmin Hossain, M.S. graduate Shelly Hunt and Ph.D. candidate Mariella Carbajal-Carrasco are the first students to complete the new Agricultural…

Media Advisory: NC State to Dedicate Plant Sciences BuildingJoin NC State, donors and friends for a special dedication program featuring guest speakers, a ribbon-cutting, tours and a reception with light refreshments.

Sweet-APPS Yielding Sweet SuccessFrom deploying innovative sensors to creating productive relationships with stakeholders, the Sweetpotato Analytics for Produce Provenance and Scanning project has had a rewarding first two years.

Researchers Capture the Beauty of Our Weird, Wonderful WorldWinners of the 2022 Envisioning Research contest help us understand, and appreciate, our world.

Daniela Jones: Enhancing NC State's Data-Driven, Climate-Smart Agriculture Talent PoolNC State research assistant professor Daniela Jones is passionate about many things, including finding renewable energy solutions and creating a more diverse workforce for the bioscience and agriculture industries.

Identifying best practices for poultry manure processingResearchers at North Carolina State University will explore the economics, environmental outcomes and logistical strategies of poultry manure recycling technologies.

YEAR 2021

Bridging the Big Data DivideThe new and innovative Ag Data Science Certificate course is training students to meet the high demand for data science expertise in agriculture.

Digging Deep into Interdisciplinary Agricultural Research | Department of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringLaura Riddle A new cohort of Ph.D. candidates will begin their work on an interdisciplinary agricultural data science research endeavor this fall. The Sweet Fellows, aptly named for the sweet potato…

How SAS is saving the sweet potatoHave you ever thought of a sweet potato as ugly?

An Uncommon ThreadShelly Hunt recently enrolled in the Ag Data Sciences Certificate program. So far, it's proving to be the perfect complement to her studies, her field research, and her career goals.

Student Finds Family and High-Flying Fulfillment in BAE | Department of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringLaura Riddle Inspired by his grandfather, Manuel Arturo Pena, Enrique Pena Martinez always knew he wanted to study agriculture. As a young boy, he would visit his grandparents and spend hours watching…

Exploring New AvenuesShana McDowell was using data science to fight COVID-19 and HIV. Now she’s fighting hunger and food waste as a Ph.D. student enrolled in the Ag Data Science certificate program.

YEAR 2019

Lightning Round: Knitting Networks and Seeding SolutionsThe North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative organized a lightning session on Wednesday, Nov. 13 designed to spark research collaborations to tackle grand challenges, whether they ended up being focused on plant sciences or not.

Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day | Department of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringBY REBECCA NAGY This week is National Engineers Week and February 21 is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Today we're catching up with two of our faculty on how they were introduced to engineering…

Welcome to Dr. Daniela Jones | Department of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringWelcome to our newest faculty member Dr. Daniela Jones. Dr. Jones is a new research assistant professor in NC State's Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department. She earned her PhD in…

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