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NC State Receives $2.5M to Drive Research in Artificial Intelligence and Oceanography
Ruoying He, Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professor in the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, is among a group of scientists recently awarded a major National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for a new research institute on artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental prediction.
Finding the Best Way to Get COVID-19 Test Kits Where They’re Needed
NC State research effort aims to improve COVID-19 test kit distribution and supply chains.
Using Leaf Fungi to Improve Crop Resilience
An interdisciplinary team led by Christine Hawkes is identifying beneficial fungi found in five key crops with the aim of using them to help plants fend off diseases and tolerate drought stress.
NC State’s Research Enterprise Data (RED) System Launches New Module
NC State’s Research Enterprise Data (RED) system debuted its COI/NOI module in May, which should now to report conflicts of interest and submit requests to engage in external professional activities for pay.
Big Data for Better Sweetpotatoes
An interdisciplinary team led by Cranos Williams is setting out on a three-year project to use artificial intelligence to make sweetpotatoes even more profitable. The team will image hundreds of thousands of sweetpotatoes to increase the percentage of sweetpotatoes grown that are USDA grade 1.
Center for Human Health and the Environment Receives $7.6M Funding Renewal
The NIEHS will continue to fund the center’s work to understand how human health is impacted by environmental factors for another five years.
Partner Profile: DSM Strengthens Research Partnership with NC State
NC State and DSM Nutritional Products signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance their research partnership studying animal gut health and nutrition, on February 19.
NC State Experts on COVID-19
Economy: Mike Walden, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist, can discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy. See his recent piece in The Conversation here. He can be reached at walden@ncsu.edu or 919.515.4671. Food safety: Ben Chapman, professor of agricultural and human services and food safety specialist, can discuss food preparation,…
The University of New Mexico Becomes IBM Q Hub’s First University Member
Joining as our hub’s third member, the University of New Mexico will explore leading-edge research and educational opportunities in quantum.
3 Named Fellows of Inventors Academy
NC State innovators in the fields of food safety and computer networking are recognized by the National Academy of Inventors.