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A Professional Academic - Research Education you can take to the Bank - Land Grant (The) North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, was established to provide science driven practical educations in 1891. The university is third in Sponsored research funding, second in Graduates early career earning, and first in affordability in the UNC System.  The university is the home-place of innovation, and among the leaders in STEM, STEAM,  Agriculture  education, and Supply Chain Management.    North Carolina A&T State University diverse National and  International Faculty and Staff cooperative relationships with National and International Institutions, Corporations, Government Agencies, other HBCUs, and Alumni network, offers Tomorrow's Technology  &  Innovation Today. [A&T  is one of  eight North American Universities selected for General Motors AutoDrive Challenge]  [NC A&T Aerial  (UAV) & Ground (UGV) Hybrid Vehicle Video]
 

N.C. A&T Small Farms Week  Archive


North Carolina, which is sponsored annually by The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
The 29th annual observance of Small Farms Week is March 22-28 and features workshops, tours, demonstrations and the announcement of the 2015 Small Farmer of the Year.  Video
 

N.C. A&T Cooperative Extension agent Leroy R. Johnson, left, presides over a “Ham and Eggs Show,” around 1953.  Thanks to Johnson’s efforts, many African American farm families in Johnston County enhanced their incomes by learning how to raise poultry and hogs and to cure quality country ham. Johnson later went on to present a Grand Champion ham from North Carolina to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Some people attributed the genesis of North Carolina’s hog industry to his ham and eggs shows. A&T Photo  

 


 
AWIS and N.C. A&T Form Partnership to Advance Women in STEM   Tonya Dixon

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (March 12, 2019) – The Association for Women in Science (AWIS), the leading association that advocates for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), recently formed an institutional partnership with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

As an institutional partner, AWIS will collaborate with N.C. A&T’s ADVANCE Institutional Transformation (IT) project, which is designed to address the systemic underrepresentation of women within the ranks of higher education faculty.

“As an academic and research leader in STEM, N.C. A&T is committed to the achievement and success of students, as well as faculty,” said Sherrice Allen, Ph.D, project director for ADVANCE-IT. “We are excited about this partnership with AWIS and even more excited to know that our female faculty members in STEM will be exposed to more opportunities and equitable access throughout the STEM profession.”

 
 

  Fighting for a seat at the table Senior I&E Student Research Global Warming Boeing Research   Analytical approach to Supply Chain Management  for Growers.

Through the partnership, AWIS will provide faculty with professional development and leadership training to help them succeed in their mission to achieve full equity and participation of women in all disciplines of STEM. In October 2018, AWIS presented a workshop focused on leadership advancement and strategies for collaborating with industry advocates and allies.

“Our goal is to take a holistic approach to help remove the systemic challenges and barriers that impede women from advancing in their STEM career whether in a classroom, lab, office setting or in the field,” said AWIS CEO Sandy Robert. “We are excited about this partnership with North Carolina A&T for its commitment to diversity and being the top producer of African American engineers across all levels.”

AWIS is a global network with 80 grassroots chapters and affiliates connecting more than 100,000 professionals in STEM with members, allies and supporters worldwide. Since its founding in 1971, it has been the leading advocate for women in STEM to achieve business growth, social change, and innovation.

 
Largest Spring Career Fair at N.C. A&T for All Majors was Held Feb. 21
OCS fairs are designed to connect students of all classifications with employers to build relationships, explore career opportunities (full-time, internship, and co-op), and converse about industry trends. 
 The event including over 220 employers and 640 representatives.
 

Research Update Dr. Barry L. Burks Feb 16, 2018

 

NC A&T received $92 million in State Appropriation constituting three tenths of  one percent of the approx. $3 billion dollar UNC Board of Governors annual appropriation. NC A&T attract $77 million dollars in tuition revenue and $63 million dollars in Sponsored Research in  2017- 2018, for a return of  $1.5 dollars for every dollar of  State appropriations.
 
 
NCA&T Chancellor Report Sept. 2009,  Faculty Salaries -2008-09 - indicate NCA&T  Professors receive as much as $20,000 less than UNC Peers UNC Charlotte, and UNC Greensboro and less than UNC-Wilmington who is not an "NCA&T Peer" institution. 
 

 
Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T Unveil Innovation Station   Joy Cook

East Greensboro, N.C. (Sept. 18, 2018) – Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University  unveil the newly constructed Innovation Station, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, on the Webb Hall front lawn.

The 41-feet long, 8.5 feet wide mobile science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) lab and maker space was designed by Cooperative Extension with the mission to encourage STEM education to young students through the use of active making, tinkering, and engineering. Along with its collaborative workspaces, the Innovation Station is equipped with a variety of technology such as laptops, iPads, 3D printers, laser cutters, and a 20-foot awning interactive monitor.

The mobile lab will serve schools and community-based organizations by offering technological resources and STEM education programs to students K-12. Outfitted with 15 interior workstations and one wheelchair accessible desk, the bus will allow participants to develop skills in robotics, 3D modeling and printing, video game design, computer software programming, hardware engineering, renewable energy, micro:bit block-coding, structural engineering and magnetic levitation.  Innovation Station

 

NSA, N.C. A&T Partnering for a Diverse Workforce

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 23, 2019) -- As a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with a  focus in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) has partnered with the National Security Agency (NSA) for over 20 years. To celebrate its partnership, NSA has named N.C. A&T a Featured School.

The Featured School Series highlights colleges and universities that help develop the talent and tools needed to meet national security challenges. The collaboration between NSA and N.C. A&T is being highlighted on NSA.gov, Intelligence Careers.gov and on social media.  N.C. A&T has been a National Center of Excellence (CAE) for eight years, promoting higher education and research in the critical area of cyber defense.

The school is also one of 16 colleges and universities across the country in NSA’s hiring and recruitment Campus Ambassador Program (CAP), which serves to build and strengthen relationships with select universities. Further, N.C. A&T hosted two GenCyber Camps in 2018 sponsored by NSA and the National Science Foundation, providing free summer cybersecurity experiences for students and teachers at the K-12 level.  “Academic partnerships are so vital to national security that NSA invests more than $100 million annually in support of academic partner programs, including educational grants, research and recruitment efforts,” George C. Barnes, deputy director of NSA said.  NSA aims to introduce a new featured school every few months, highlighting schools designated as Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) that have a depth and breadth of engagement with NSA. The series will also have a presence on IntelligenceCareers.gov and will be featured on social media.

 

 
N.C. A&T Boosts Student Interest in STEM Careers with SciTech Week
Jordan Howse

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2019) -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Science and Technology (CoST) will focus on the next generation of innovators during its 2019 SciTech Week, March 11-15.
 

The theme for the event is “STEM Expansion: Increasing Motivation, Awareness, Access, Preparation, and Purpose.” The week consists of visits by middle and high school students who will engage in hands-on STEM demonstrations and activities facilitated by CoST students and faculty, as well as Carolina Biological Supply Company.

The purpose of SciTech Week is to educate and expose students to STEM-focused career pathways. The projected job market for STEM-related careers is almost limitless for today and tomorrow’s economy. In order to position underrepresented minorities for such competitive opportunities, students must feel encouraged to train in STEM fields.

Each day, CoST will host events aimed to introduce students to the disciplines and organizations in the college and employers across the country, including three new programs.

One of the week’s most notable programs, the Women in Science and Technology luncheon for high school and community partners, will close the week on Friday, March 15. The luncheon will feature Tashni DuBroy, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief operating officer at Howard University.

SciTech Week Schedule

Monday, 3/11
Young Scientists and Technologists Day

Tuesday, 3/12
SciTech Welcome Reception/Innovation Challenge – Keynote speaker: Cornelius “CC” Lamberth, Owner and CEO of C2 Contractors LLC/Aggie Class of 1989
Wednesday, 3/13

Extreme IT Day - Keynote speaker: Wendell McFarland, IBM Software Engineer/ Aggie Class of 2015
SciTech Student Organizations Service Learning Project

Thursday, 3/14
SciTech Career Expo

Friday, 3/15

Noon-2 p.m. - Women in Science and Technology Luncheon, with keynote speaker Dr. Tashni Dubroy, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Howard University.

4-5 p.m. - Inspiring Minds Program, with keynote speaker Dr. Tashni Dubroy, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Howard University

 
N.C. A&T’s 10th annual Energy Day to Feature Oak Ridge National Lab Traveling Science Fair

Todd Simmons

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Feb. 5, 2019) – Ten thousand K-12 students are expected at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University April 9-10 for the 10th annual Energy Day, which this year will showcase the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Traveling Sc
The fair will run from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days at N.C. A&T’s BB&T Stadium. School groups will be welcome from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the fair open to schools and the public through 5:30 p.m. Admission is free, but groups larger than 10 are requested to register online, via e-mail at cert@ncat.edu or by calling 336-256-2406.

“In this 10th year of Energy Day, we wanted to do something really special that would bring in more students than ever before to experience the exciting and growing developments in the field of energy,” said CERT Director Greg Monty. “We’re delighted to partner with Oak Ridge National Lab and believe students will have an unforgettable experience at this year’s Energy Day.”

Consisting of six carnival-style interactive trailers, the colorful Oak Ridge traveling exhibit allows students to explore sustainability, energy efficiency, transportation, renewable energy, extreme science and more in a fun, hands-on environment. Making their first appearance in North Carolina, the Traveling Science Fair trailers can accommodate up to 1,000 students per hour, meaning the Guilford County Schools students and others from surrounding areas will have time to truly appreciate the experience.

More than 100 scientists, A&T faculty, graduate students and staff will be on hand to guide students and members of the public through all that this year’s Energy Day has to offer along with teams from participating companies such as Duke Energy and the A&T Center for Advanced Transportation and Mobility.

Energy Day is produced by N.C. A&T’s Center for Energy Research and Technology (CERT), an interdisciplinary center that fosters collaborative research and development of new energy-related technologies. The event began in 2009with just 200 students.

For more information, call CERT at 336-256-2406.