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Genetics and Genomics Academy

Dec 11, 2024

Five Questions with Jeff Yoder, Executive Director of the Genetics and Genomics Academy

Academies at NC State facilitate faculty, student and staff connections and contributions to NC State’s areas of interdisciplinary strength. The Genetics and Genomics Academy (GGA) promotes and supports collaborations across all research, training and outreach activities at the university. 

A rendering of the entrance to Woodson Hall

Dec 9, 2024

Woodson Hall: Transforming the Sciences and the Brickyard

NC State is building a state-of-the-art hub for scientific innovation and collaboration, with the help of alumni and friends. 

Afternoon sunlight streams through the fall foliage at Wolf Plaza.

Dec 5, 2024

NC State Announces Launch of Universitywide Climate and Sustainability Academy

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden and Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs Rob Dunn today officially announced the launch of the Climate and Sustainability Academy. 

A render of the proposed NC State Integrative Sciences Building, situated on the Brickyard.

Oct 15, 2024

Integrative Sciences Initiative Directors and Woodson Hall Occupants Announced

Two new directors of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) and the first occupants of Woodson Hall, the heart of the ISI, have been announced. Milad Abolhasani and Melanie Simpson were named director of accelerated technologies and director of research, respectively, effective October 1. 

Bronze wolf sculptures near the free expression tunnel

Sep 25, 2024

New Fellows Program Invites Students to Envision Sustainable Futures

A new program at NC State will engage student teams to work toward a more sustainable future. 

A render of the proposed NC State Integrative Sciences Building, situated on the Brickyard.

Sep 6, 2024

New Building Will Take Familiar Name

North Carolina State University’s Integrative Sciences Building, currently under construction and scheduled to open on the Brickyard in 2026, will be known as Woodson Hall in honor of Chancellor Randy Woodson, the university’s Board of Trustees announced on Sept. 6.. 

Memorial Belltower

Jun 17, 2024

Jeff Yoder Named Professor of Biological Sciences and Executive Director of Genetics and Genomics Academy

Jeff Yoder has been appointed professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and executive director of the Genetics and Genomics Academy, effective August 1. 

final beam of Integrative Sciences Building

Jun 12, 2024

Ceremony Showcases Integrative Sciences Building’s Progress

A crowd of onlookers cheered the placing of the steel beam completing the bones of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Building during a topping out ceremony on May 22. 

researchers on a boat

Feb 14, 2024

Five Questions with Erin Seekamp and Chris Osburn of the Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative

NC State’s Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative envisions a future where people, ecosystems and economies are more resilient in the face of rapid social and environmental change. We spoke with Goodnight Distinguished Professor and CRSI Director Erin Seekamp and Professor and Director of the Blue Economy Innovation Program Chris Osburn about the CRSI’s background, growth and how the initiative catalyzes transformation in a changing climate. 

A render of the proposed NC State Integrative Sciences Building, situated on the Brickyard.

Feb 9, 2024

New Gift from Skanska USA Building Provides Strong Start for Integrative Sciences Building Construction

A generous gift from Skanska USA Building Incorporated provides a strong start to funding for NC State’s Integrative Sciences Building. The $125,000 founding commitment, made under the leadership of Executive Vice President and General Manager Mark Balling, will name Laboratory Rooms 169/171 in the building that will transform the sciences at NC State.