June 2012

Jun 12, 2012

Science Outreach: What Do You Need?

In recent weeks, the science community has engaged in an enormous amount of discussion about science outreach. There are calls from many people, including me, for scientists to take an active role in efforts to share their work with the public. But this leaves many scientists feeling put upon – and understandably so. Scientists have… 

Jun 11, 2012

Students First

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Tom Stafford is an NC State institution. He retires July 1 after nearly 30 years leading student affairs. 

Jun 11, 2012

Register for Pathways Leadership Program

Enrollment for the Pathways Leadership Development Program continues through July 31 or until all spaces are filled. 

Jun 11, 2012

Mullen to Lead Academic and Student Affairs

Michael D. Mullen, associate provost for the Division of Undergraduate Education and dean of undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky, has been named vice chancellor and dean of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at NC State. 

Jun 11, 2012

Visionary Surgery Aids Elephant

Richard McMullen has just finished the biggest case of his life – literally. On May 31, McMullen successfully completed the second of two cataract surgeries on an elephant named C’sar. C’sar is a 38-year-old African bull elephant who has been in residence at the North Carolina Zoo since 1978. In fact, he was one of… 

Jun 11, 2012

Dr. Mike Mullen Named Vice Chancellor/Dean of NC State’s Division of Academic and Student Affairs

Dr. Michael D. Mullen, associate provost for the Division of Undergraduate Education and dean of undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky (UK), has been named vice chancellor and dean of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at North Carolina State University, effective Aug. 1, 2012. Provost Warwick Arden announced the appointment today. At… 

Jun 11, 2012

Meet Candidates for Dean of CALS

On-campus interviews continue the week of June 11 for three candidates for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Jun 8, 2012

Mosquitoes, Ticks and Horse Flies, Oh My!

The warm weather of summer often draws us out of the house for a trip to the pool, a hike in the woods or (less fun) to mow the lawn. And all that time outdoors means we’re more aware of the ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and other pests that are also more active in warm… 

Jun 7, 2012

Corn Conundrum

How do you keep destructive insects from developing resistance to the toxins in genetically modified plants – resistance that turns insects into efficient and effective crop-killing machines? In the case of corn plants and the western corn rootworm beetle, you need to more than double the amount of non-toxic corn that is planted around the… 

Jun 7, 2012

Visionary Surgery Aids Elephant

A team of veterinary surgeons from NC State is helping improve the sight of an African bull elephant at the zoo. See photos from the rare procedure. 

Jun 7, 2012

Employees Honored for Excellence

Five employees were honored Tuesday in the university's annual Awards for Excellence event. Meet our amazing colleagues. 

Jun 6, 2012

Rappa to Big Data Commission

Distinguished University Professor Michael Rappa, founding director of the Institute for Advanced Analytics, has been named co-chair of the TechAmerica Foundation’s Big Data Commission. 

Jun 6, 2012

NC State to Host Chancellors’ Cup Tourney

Wolfpack pride is on the line as the chancellor leads a team in the inaugural Chancellors' Cup Golf Tournament next week. Can they conquer the tough Lonnie Poole Golf Course and bring home the trophy? 

Jun 6, 2012

Talking About Science: Why Do You Do What You Do?

I often find myself in conversations about how to communicate with the public (i.e., a non-expert audience) about science. One of the things I often bring up is the importance of explaining WHY a given piece of research was done. This not only helps people understand the work, it also helps them relate to it.… 

Jun 6, 2012

Parking and Construction Update

Contractors are doing maintenance and repair work on the Dan Allen Deck through Aug. 12.