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.

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Academies

At NC State, academies facilitate faculty, student and staff connections and contributions to NC State’s areas of interdisciplinary strength.

Biotechnology (BIT) Program

The BIT Program provides state-of-the-art, laboratory-based education in molecular biotechnology.

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Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative

NC State is catalyzing change to create a more resilient and sustainable future for coastal communities across North Carolina – and around the world.

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Faculty Clusters

The Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program brings world-class faculty in diverse fields to NC State.

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Through a wealth of programs and initiatives, we provide you with everything you need to become an entrepreneur at NC State.

Integrative Sciences Initiative and Building

The Integrative Sciences Initiative and Building will change the way we do science at NC State by facilitating new and impactful synergies in interdisciplinary research and education.

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Shelton Leadership Center

The Shelton Leadership Center inspires, educates and develops values-based leaders committed to personal integrity, professional ethics and selfless service.

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Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions

This annual multidicipinary online course gives incoming first-year and transfer students an extraordinary opportunity to learn and connect.

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Liaison to N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative

The senior vice provost for university interdisciplinary programs serves as the Provost’s Office liaison to the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative.

Recent Events

Biomimicry Symposium

The Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs and the Integrative Sciences Initiative held a one-day symposium on Friday, January 20, focused on biomimicry, which seeks inspiration and innovation from nature to tackle challenges and solve problems.

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Jason Bocarro Named Owens-Shelton Distinguished Professor

Bocarro is a faculty member in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at the College of Natural Resources.

Daniela (Ela) Castellanos-Reyes to Join NC State as Assistant Professor Part of Digital Transformation of Education Cluster

Daniela (Ela) Castellanos-Reyes is the newest Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program cluster hire. In August, she will join the Digital Transformation of Education cluster’s interdisciplinary team and the College of Education as an assistant professor of learning, design and technology.

Louis-Marie Bobay, Xingcheng Lin to Join NC State as part of Bioinformatics Faculty Cluster

Biologist Louis-Marie Bobay and biophysicist Xingcheng Lin will join NC State in August 2023 as members of the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program’s Bioinformatics cluster and as assistant professors in the College of Sciences.