College of Sciences

Sep 3, 2019

Networking Lunch Program Helps Students Find Professional Opportunities

This summer, chemistry major Gwen Hopper gained valuable professional experience as a chemical research and development student associate at LORD Corporation in Cary. And the opportunity started over lunch. Hopper is just one of the 111 students who have participated in the College of Sciences’ Networking Lunch Program since its launch in spring 2018. The program pairs volunteer college alumni with current students as mentors sharing professional expertise and answering questions about the workplace. 

Aug 20, 2019

Campus at the Coast

About 150 miles from Raleigh, NC State's Center for Marine Sciences and Technology is offering students unique experiences and furthering the university's research and outreach mission. 

Jul 9, 2019

Chemist Williams Named LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar

The College of Sciences has named Gavin Williams as the Thomas Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar at NC State. The distinguished professorship was made possible thanks to a gift from LORD Corporation. Williams, associate head of the Department of Chemistry, uses microbes as factories toward the development of potent, more effective antibiotics. 

Jul 2, 2019

Chemist Pierce Named LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar

The College of Sciences has named Joshua Pierce of the Department of Chemistry as the Hugh C. Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar at NC State. The distinguished professorship was made possible thanks to a gift from LORD Corporation. Pierce is a prominent chemist whose research includes building molecules that can be used to create new drugs to fight infectious diseases, cancer and chronic pain. 

May 28, 2019

Meet the Solomon Scholars

Nineteen extraordinary students were part of the College of Sciences’ signature undergraduate scholarship program in 2018-19. The Daniel L. Solomon Scholars Program is named for the college’s inaugural dean, who spent more than 30 years at NC State before retiring in 2015. Donor support is critical to funding the program, which offers community-building and experiential learning opportunities in addition to renewable scholarship awards. 

May 14, 2019

Four Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

All four of NC State's nominees have been selected to receive the nation's preeminent scholarship in science, math and engineering. The group of four undergraduate students, which includes two Park Scholars and a Goodnight Scholar, share a passion for innovative research. 

May 14, 2019

NC State Honors Outstanding Faculty

NC State recognized more than 30 faculty members for their outstanding contributions to the university community in teaching, research and engagement during the 2019 Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 1. Among those honored were Donald Bitzer, Distinguished University Professor, Department of Computer Science, and Youngsoo "Richard" Kim, Jimmy D. Clark Distinguished University Professor in Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, who received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, NC State’s highest award recognizing faculty achievement. 

May 7, 2019

A Chemical Chain Reaction

Scholarship support gave chemistry alumna Kaylie Kirkwood more time to work in the lab of David Muddiman, which led to the publication of her first paper, attendance at national conferences and her next adventure: pursuing a Ph.D. at NC State. 

May 1, 2019

Finding Her Natural Place, Beyond Boundaries

Pack Promise helped zoology alum Brianna Sorber pursue extraordinary experiences at NC State, including study abroad in Australia and an internship in conservation education. 

Apr 9, 2019

Funding the Future

Paola Rivera, an NC State sophomore majoring in human biology, appreciates scholarship donors investing in the future – with a ripple effect that can reach far beyond the students who receive direct support.