interdisciplinarity

Aug 20, 2025

ISI Workshops Showcase Interdisciplinary Possibilities

The Integrative Sciences Initiative at NC State seeks to transform education through promoting scholarly collaboration across disciplines. This summer, the ISI spearheaded efforts for change through a series of workshops designed to bring faculty, staff and students from across the university — as well as from other institutions — together to imagine the future of STEM in higher education. 

Aug 12, 2025

Leaving a Legacy of Philanthropy

Barb Prillaman ’86 has established the first legacy endowment for NC State’s Data Science and AI Academy. 

Jul 14, 2025

NC State to Launch Interdisciplinary Master’s Program in Global One Health

Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Alexandra Barth selected among 35 for the American Chemical Society 2025 CAS Future Leaders Program. 

Mar 19, 2025

Albert Keung Named Integrative Sciences Initiative Director of Biotechnology Programs

Albert Keung has been named director of biotechnology programs for the Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) in the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs, effective March 1. 

Mar 13, 2025

Climate and Sustainability Academy Connects with Campus Through Open House

NC State’s Climate and Sustainability Academy sought to build on grassroots climate and sustainability efforts and initiatives through a recent open house on March 3 and 6. The university’s fourth academy brought together members of the NC State community to learn more about the academy and how to amplify current campus activity on climate and sustainability. 

Feb 6, 2025

Mathew Steadman Named Integrative Sciences Initiative Director of Operations

Mathew Steadman has been named director of operations of the Integrative Sciences Initiative in the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs, effective January 27. 

Jan 22, 2025

Envisioning “Charlanta”

As the population of the Southeastern U.S. continues to grow and urbanize, it is projected that sprawl could create a continuous urban landscape stretching from Charlotte to Atlanta and beyond, dubbed “Charlanta.” In anticipation of such a megacity, the “Envisioning Urban Futures: Charlanta” symposium was held this past November. 

Jan 8, 2025

Elevating a Legacy in Woodson Hall

A new naming gift from Board of Trustees member Timothy Humphrey ’96 celebrates NC State’s transformation. 

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. 

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.