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University Interdisciplinary Programs
We foster interdisciplinary collaboration through the central support of strategic universitywide efforts and initiatives.
Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs
The Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs strives to set a nationwide example for interdisciplinary excellence and place NC State on the cutting edge of instruction, research and engagement in higher education. The office, along with the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, provides leadership, direction and oversight for the programmatic planning and implementation of universitywide interdisciplinary programs and initiatives.
Interdisciplinary Programs and Initiatives
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Academies
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Biotechnology (BIT) Program
![Lake Raleigh](https://provost.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CSC-Homepage-Header.jpeg)
Climate Solutions Collaborative
![Atlantic Ocean waves rush the shore at Carolina Beach as beachgoers walk the surf near sunset.](https://provost.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SG.NewHanover.3243.16x9-scaled.jpg)
Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative
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Faculty Clusters
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Integrative Sciences Initiative and Building
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The Long View Project
![A female in a lab coat looking at a plant inside of a greenhouse.](https://provost.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/phyto4-1-950x535-1.jpg)
N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative
![Students painted butterflies and flowers on a fence.](https://provost.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SLC-scholars-16x9-1.png)
Shelton Leadership Center
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University-Museum Partnership
![Afternoon sunlight streams through the fall foliage at Wolf Plaza.](https://provost.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/copper-wolves-in-fall.jpg)
Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions
Interdisciplinary Events
The Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs regularly hosts and supports events promoting collaboration across disciplines at NC State.