NC State CALS International Programs supports the international efforts of the college and collaborates with the global community through our engagement opportunities. We acknowledge the future and current global challenges and have devoted ourselves to collaborating with our partners from around the world to contribute sustainable agricultural solutions. One initiative of our office is CALS Global Academy which offers customized training and short-term workshops for international professionals in the area of agriculture and life sciences. With more than 300 scientists and research initiatives in 90 countries, CALS Global Academy is well positioned to develop state of the art training programs in the U.S. or in any part of the world. CALS International Programs aims to make business personal and establish an international network of collaborators, researchers, scholars, professionals, and friends as we find and implement agricultural solutions, garner knowledge, and connect globally.