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May 22, 2025

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Backs Six Budding Inventions

At NC State University, we believe the research of today enables the solutions of tomorrow. Nearly all new products and processes, from medical devices and drug development to semiconductor chips and self-driving cars, require many years of early-stage research before they’re ready to reach the market. 

May 1, 2025

Protein Sources Change the Gut Microbiome – Some Drastically

A new study by researchers from North Carolina State University shows that protein sources in an animal’s diet can have major effects on both the population and function of the microscopic life within their gut.  

Apr 3, 2024

CALS 2024 Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Awardee: Lisa Metzger

Lisa Metzger, Microbiology doctoral student, is a recipient of the CALS Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award. 

Apr 3, 2024

Four Students Receive First Graduate Student Endowment for N.C. PSI

Four graduate students have been awarded the inaugural Norma L. Trolinder N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Graduate Student Endowment. 

Sep 12, 2023

In Memoriam Walter Dobrogosz

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Walter Dobrogosz, a distinguished professor of microbiology here at NC State. 

May 11, 2022

2022 Plant and Microbial Biology Departmental Awards and Recognitions

Congratulations to all PMB students, faculty, and staff for all that you have accomplished this academic year! 

May 2, 2022

Student Spotlight: Shreeja Chhaya

We recently had the chance to chat with Shreeja Chhaya, a first-year Master's of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) student, to learn about her academic journey and plans for the future. 

Mar 8, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Larsen

Ryan Larsen graduated from NC State with his Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology in 2019 and his MBA in 2020. Check out what he has been up to since he graduated! 

Mar 2, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Eads

Kristen Eads graduated from NC State with her Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology in 2006. Check out what she has been up to since she graduated! 

Feb 23, 2022

Student Spotlight: Ben Jones

We asked 2nd year MMB student Ben Jones a few questions about himself and his time in the program to get to know him better!