College of Sciences

Oct 10, 2023

Podcast: Private Support With Joshua Pierce

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Joshua Pierce, the executive director of NC State’s new Integrative Sciences Initiative and the Howard J. Schaeffer Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, to discuss how private support benefits the university.

Oct 10, 2023

Goodnight Spotlight: Haleema Begum, a Scholar with a Passion for Mathematics

Haleema Begum ’T25, a dedicated Goodnight Scholar and applied mathematics major in the College of Sciences, is navigating her own unique path. Born in Quetta, Pakistan, Begum has discovered her passion for mathematics with the guidance of an inspiring professor and the help of private support.

Oct 3, 2023

Four College of Sciences Faculty Honored With Professorships

Four faculty members in the College of Sciences were recently honored with distinguished professorships for excellence in research and service, including chemist Joshua Pierce, who is also the executive director of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative. Read more about these talented and well-qualified recipients.

Sep 12, 2023

Integrative Sciences Building Headlines Campus Construction Projects

More than $1 billion in capital improvements are happening around campus, including the new building on the Brickyard. Private support and the generosity of the state of North Carolina are combining to make it all possible.

Aug 29, 2023

A Decade of Discovery: College of Sciences Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

The College of Sciences opened its doors in 2013 and has been accomplishing big things ever since. In honor of the college’s 10th anniversary, check out 10 of its most memorable moments — including several instances of extraordinary philanthropy.

Aug 29, 2023

NC State Hosts Integrative Sciences Building Groundbreaking

Supported by private funding as well as the generosity of the state of North Carolina, the Integrative Sciences Building will be a 150,000-square-foot facility on the site of the former Harrelson Hall that will transform teaching, research and public engagement in chemistry and other STEM fields at NC State.

Aug 22, 2023

On the Path to Success

No matter what area — or areas — of NC State you support, your generosity makes a big difference throughout our campus. Our students graduate into successful careers, our faculty drive game-changing research and our programs build valuable connections, expanding our reach and your impact far beyond Raleigh. This past academic year, 36,159 donors joined us on a path to a bolder, brighter future. Learn more about how donor support is powering the extraordinary in a new school year.

Aug 22, 2023

Chemist Pierce Named Howard J. Schaeffer Distinguished Professor

The College of Sciences has named chemist Joshua Pierce as the Howard J. Schaeffer Distinguished Professor at NC State, a professorship that was made possible thanks to a gift from Burroughs Wellcome Company. Pierce is also executive director of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative, where he is coordinating the design and realization of the Integrative Sciences Building and leading collaborative efforts to bring together scholars and students from biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, physics, engineering and biomedical sciences.

Aug 15, 2023

Chemist Xiao Named LORD Distinguished Scholar

The College of Sciences has named Yi Xiao, associate professor in 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.

Aug 8, 2023

Endowment Honoring Late Geologist Supports Geoscience Field-Based Opportunities

In his 41 years at NC State, the late geologist Ron Fodor made an impact on several generations of students. The Ron V. Fodor Endowment will further his legacy by supporting geoscience student research, travel and field-based experiences in the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.