March 2010

Mar 4, 2010

Mathematics Wins NSF Grant

The Department of Mathematics has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant titled "Alliance for Building Faculty Diversity in the Mathematical Sciences" that will fund postdoctoral fellowships to new Ph.D.s for a period of up to three years. 

Mar 4, 2010

Muddiman Receives Award

Dr. David Muddiman, chemistry professor, will receive the 2010 Biemann Medal sponsored by the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS). 

Mar 4, 2010

Researchers Win Microwave Prize

Researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will receive the 2010 Microwave Prize from the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society. The award recognizes the most significant paper in the field that has been published in the preceding year in any IEEE publication. 

Mar 4, 2010

Quality Society Recognizes Godfrey

Dr. A. Blanton Godfrey, dean of the College of Textiles, received the Distinguished Service Medal from the American Society for Quality. 

Mar 4, 2010

NC State Makes Honor Roll

NC State has been named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. 

Mar 4, 2010

Goldgeier Named General Counsel

Eileen Goldgeier has been named vice chancellor and general counsel, effective March 15. Chancellor James Woodward made the announcement following approval of the Board of Trustees. 

Mar 4, 2010

From Jellybean to Licorice Whip: Tracing Development of the GI Tract

Researchers at North Carolina State University have found the method by which the “gut tube” – the primitive structure in all vertebrate embryos that eventually becomes the entire gastrointestinal tract – changes from a short, solid cylinder into an elongated hollow structure that loops and coils. Their research paves the way toward greater understanding of… 

Mar 4, 2010

Citizen-Soldier Takes Command

Allen Boyette, director for building maintenance and operations, took command of the 60th Troop Command, one of five major subordinate commands in the North Carolina National Guard, after he was promoted to colonel in January. 

Mar 4, 2010

Bronze and Beautiful

Three bronze wolf sculptures created by San Diego-based artist Michael Stutz are part of a continuing campus beautification project. The wolves have been installed near the Free Expression Tunnel. 

Mar 4, 2010

Breaking the Habit

Changes to the State Health Plan have given employees like Blake Kannarr new reasons to break the smoking habit. 

Mar 3, 2010

NC State Selects Fifteenth Class of Park Scholars

North Carolina State University has named 53 Park Scholars for the Class of 2014.  Candidates were selected based on their potential in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character. The Park Scholarship is valued at $80,000 for residents of North Carolina and $135,000 for students from other states. Brief biographies of the Class of… 

Mar 3, 2010

It’s Who You Know: Study Shows Hurdles Facing Black Football Coaches

Why are there so few black coaches in big-time college football? New research from North Carolina State University shows that it really does come down to who you know, and how well you know them. But the findings go against conventional wisdom, showing that black assistant coaches may be better served by making connections with… 

Mar 2, 2010

Winter Weather Advisory

A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Wake County until noon Wednesday, March 3. North Carolina State University officials are monitoring the situation for how a storm may impact classes and work schedules on Wednesday. Check this page for updates. 

Mar 2, 2010

An Eye For Design

Industrial design student Sean Coleman's eco-friendly car will be built from the ground up and displayed trackside at the 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas event in Houston in March. 

Mar 1, 2010

Jack Bauer and North Carolina College Students: Saving the World from Nuclear Annihilation!

NC State Preview Events at NC State University For use by the media as calendar-of-events items or for information Jack Bauer and North Carolina College Students: Saving the World from Nuclear Annihilation! “Maybe you didn’t understand me. This man is our only connection to a stolen nuclear warhead. If you don’t save him, millions of people could…