NC State Biological Sciences

16/10/2026

Dana Derosier is retiring on January 1, 2027, following more than 24 years of dedicated service to NC State University. Serving as University Program Specialist and Executive Assistant to the Department Head in Biological Sciences, Dana has been a vital anchor for our community. An Air Force veteran...

16/10/2026

She's off to crush dreams in other places. Congratulations, Dana.

Dana Derosier is retiring on January 1, 2027, following more than 24 years of dedicated service to NC State University. Serving as University Program Specialist and Executive Assistant to the Department Head in Biological Sciences, Dana has been a vital anchor for our community. An Air Force veteran...

12/10/2026

Please join us this week for two seminars from Carl T. Bergstrom.

07/10/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Carter Clinton!

The Benedict College “Forty Under 40” honors exceptional alumni who embody the College’s mission and values through their professional excellence, leadership, and community impact. This prestigious recognition celebrates graduates who, at the age 40 or younger, are making significant strides in their careers while utilizing their education to drive meaningful transformation in their communities and beyond. These “Forty Under 40” honorees have demonstrated outstanding achievements and leadership across a wide range of industries and disciplines, including, but not limited to, science, technology, mathematics, business administration, entrepreneurship, the arts, education, and human services. Benedict College intends for this initiative to ignite a deep sense of institutional pride and inspire others to support and advance the mission of the College actively.

16/09/2026

Join Melissa Ramirez this Friday, September 18th, at 4pm for a conversation about "Storytelling and Study Tips." Register for the zoom link.

Science education is full of stories: stories about discoveries, scientific heroes, progress, and what science tells us about ourselves. This session explores how storytelling can help students look more closely at those stories—who is included, what has been left out, what assumptions are embedde...

14/09/2026

Please join us on Wednesday, October 14 as we welcome Dr. Carl Bergstom.

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Michaela Gazdik Stofer.

15/08/2026

15/08/2026

🎉 We kicked off the new academic year on August 14th with our Bio Sci RPT Symposium. We had a fantastic session featuring four impressive promotion talks:

Mike Cowley – Promotion to Professor
Mike Taveirne – Promotion to Teaching Professo
Christa Baker – Reappointment
Jonathan Hall – Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure

07/08/2026

Congratulations are in order.

Promotion and tenure mark major milestones in the academic lives of NC State faculty. Promoted faculty have met rigorous standards in their realms of responsibility, and tenured faculty have made a significant impact in their discipline.