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September 2021 News and Notes

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Dingha research highlighted in Southern SARE newsletter

Beatrice Dingha, Ph.D.

The research of Beatrice Dingha, Ph.D., was featured in an article in July’s digital newsletter of the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. In her research, Dingha found that intercropping cowpea plants with vegetable crops can increase yields up to 50%.

CAES alumna Johnson featured in podcast

CAES alumna and former Environmental Defense Fund intern Maya Johnson was featured in EDF’s podcast, Degrees, which covers all aspects of green careers. As a green jobseeker, Johnson gave a real-time coaching session in the episode Five key questions to turbocharge your job hunt.

Jaiswal featured in Women in Design video

The Center of Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing at N.C. A&T featured fashion merchandising faculty member Geetika Jaiswal, Ph.D. in their Women in Design and Advanced Manufacturing Academy. Jaiswal, of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, was chosen to be profiled for her work in research, education and outreach. Jaiswal was also the recipient of the seed grant from CEPDAM in 2021.

Jaiswal featured in Women in Design video

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services made a short video to document the summer internship program with N.C. A&T, featuring alumnae Taylor Peele and Leah Freeman.

Would you like to learn more about N.C. A&T State University?

Founded in 1891 in Greensboro, North Carolina, N.C. A&T is the nation’s largest historically Black university and a premier 1890 land-grant doctoral research institution. Home to more than 14,000 students, A&T is nationally recognized as the top public HBCU in the country and the number one producer of Black graduates in engineering and agriculture. With over $2.4 billion in annual economic impact, the university combines rigorous academics, pioneering research, and a vibrant campus culture to prepare the next generation of global leaders. 

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NIFA SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH – PHASE II

NIFA SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH – PHASE II

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) – Phase II program from previous Phase I awardees.
SAS AI Platform to Help N.C. A&T, NCSU Take Research to the People

SAS AI Platform to Help N.C. A&T, NCSU Take Research to the People

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will partner with North Carolina State University and data and AI (artificial intelligence) provider SAS to create a unique, cloud-based platform to advance agricultural research at the two land-grant universities, and tailor the platform to make those results easier to deliver across the state.
The Right Fit: Fashion Program Helps Students Dress for Success at Annual Event

The Right Fit: Fashion Program Helps Students Dress for Success at Annual Event

The right shirt, the right shoes, the right tie or the right dress can make or break a first impression. That’s why students looking for good wardrobe fits — and good prices — came to JCPenny at Four Seasons Town Centre this month to take part in this year’s JCP Suit-Up, an annual collaboration between N.C. A&T’s fashion merchandising and design program and Office of Career Services.
News & Notes, September 2023

News & Notes, September 2023

Dean Mohamed Ahmedna announced three new appointments that will help drive our college towards R1 research status and higher impacts on the communities we serve:
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