University Interdisciplinary Programs

We foster interdisciplinary collaboration through the central support of strategic universitywide efforts and initiatives.

Supporting Connection and Collaboration

The new Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs is closely aligned with Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary, NC State’s 2021-2030 Strategic Plan, and will lead interdisciplinary programs and initiatives focused on the university’s tri-fold mission of excellent teaching, research and engagement. The office will oversee the strategic areas noted below.

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.

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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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Liaison to 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.

Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs News See All OUIP News

Oct 19, 2022

Integrative Sciences Initiative: Fostering Cross-Discipline Collaboration at NC State

The Integrative Sciences Initiative and Integrative Sciences Building will bring together students and scholars across various disciplines to transform STEM research and education.

Sep 26, 2022

NC State Launches Universitywide Global One Health Academy

The academy represents a universitywide, interdisciplinary effort to engage faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students in improving the health of animals, plants, biodiversity, humans and society in North Carolina and beyond.

Sep 22, 2022

Showcasing Research Excellence

The NC State community consistently comes up with new, creative ways to communicate their wide-ranging scholarship interests. Through the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund and the Envisioning Research contest, they put research excellence on full display.