October 2011

Oct 18, 2011

Apply for NSF Advance Workshops

If you’re a faculty member who’s interested in pursuing administrative positions, learn what it takes to succeed. 

Oct 18, 2011

Winds of (Climate) Change

In a climate-change paradox, plants and animals are forced to make difficult choices. Changes in climate can force plants and animals out of their homes in protected areas – like state and national parks and other conserved areas – and into areas where they are less apt to survive. As these plants and animals chase… 

Oct 18, 2011

NC State Hosts Discussion of Freedom Riders

What: North Carolina State University is hosting “Portraits of the 1961 Freedom Riders,” a pictorial presentation and discussion on this landmark group of civil rights activists. Speakers include Eric Etheridge, author of Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Freedom Riders, and Doaa Dorgham, an NC State student who took part in the 2011 Student Freedom… 

Oct 17, 2011

NC State in Asia

NC State's growing presence in Asia is opening professional, academic and personal opportunities to the university's students, faculty and alumni. 

Oct 17, 2011

History Professor’s Book a Winner

An NC State professor’s book earned top honors in Kentucky. 

Oct 17, 2011

Davis Inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

Dr. Michael Davis, assistant vice chancellor for extension and engagement, has been inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. 

Oct 17, 2011

NC State to Break Ground on First Privately Funded House In New Greek Village

North Carolina State University will break ground on the Kappa Delta sorority, the first privately funded house in its new Greek Village. The groundbreaking ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Lot 3 on Greek Village Drive. Media coverage is invited. To get to the event, turn onto Leadership Drive from… 

Oct 13, 2011

Chinn Receives Early Career Award

Dr. Mari S. Chinn received an early career award for leadership in education from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 

Oct 13, 2011

Chancellor on Asia Trip

To strengthen our connections in Asia, an NC State delegation will meet with alumni, corporate heads and university leaders in Hong Kong, China and South Korea. Chancellor Randy Woodson previews plans for the trip. 

Oct 13, 2011

Structured Approach

Calling all analytical minds on campus: Share your ideas about the best structure for academic science programs. Come to a campus forum or take our online survey. 

Oct 12, 2011

Carillon Played First Time Since 1989

No, you're not losing your mind. That was the alma mater you heard ringing from the top of the Belltower this week. Find out why. 

Oct 12, 2011

Handfield Honored for Research Article

Professor Robert Handfield was honored for co-writing one of the top 50 research articles to appear in leading management publications since 2007. 

Oct 12, 2011

Research! Coming Soon To A Home Near You

Citizen science is all about getting people to become active participants in the scientific process. And a new research project that focuses on the wild life in our homes is a great opportunity to use citizen science to collect meaningful data and advance our understanding of the world around us in a fun and interesting… 

Oct 12, 2011

Here come the judges

NC State faculty members help find the best North Carolina has to offer in culinary competitions at the North Carolina State Fair. 

Oct 12, 2011

NC State Part Of Grant To Design Blueprint For Future Internet

North Carolina State University researchers are part of a team that will be designing a blueprint for a future version of the Internet, with funding from the National Science Foundation.