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July 2012

Jul 16, 2012

Turtle Power!

Earlier this year, Ph.D candidate Edwin Cadena revealed the fossilized remains of a giant ancient turtle – Carbonemys – which was roughly the size of a Smart car. Now he’s back with a new and completely different specimen: Puentemys, a turtle that lived 60 million years ago in what is now Colombia. Puentemys would have… 

Jul 16, 2012

Researchers Almost Double Light Efficiency in LC Projectors

Researchers from North Carolina State University and ImagineOptix Corporation have developed new technology to convert unpolarized light into polarized light, which makes projectors that use liquid crystal (LC) technology almost twice as energy efficient. The new technology has resulted in smaller, lower cost and more efficient projectors, meaning longer battery life and significantly lower levels… 

Jul 13, 2012

Tradition and Transformation

Experience NC State's rich history of tradition and transformation with a selection of photos from 1887 to today. 

Jul 13, 2012

NC State’s 125th Birthday Party

NC State celebrated 125 years of tradition and transformation with a big party April 2 at Reynolds Coliseum. 

Jul 13, 2012

Student Government Pre-125th Birthday Bash

On March 15, Student Government provided entertainment and snacks as part of a day of fun leading up to NC State's official 125th birthday party on April 2. 

Jul 12, 2012

Researchers Create Highly Conductive and Elastic Conductors Using Silver Nanowires

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed highly conductive and elastic conductors made from silver nanoscale wires (nanowires). These elastic conductors can be used to develop stretchable electronic devices. 

Jul 11, 2012

Board Elects Officers

The Board of Trustees has elected Barbara Mulkey as chair, Norris Tolson as first vice chair, Ben Jenkins as second vice chair and Jack Cozort as secretary. 

Jul 11, 2012

NC State Elects Board of Trustees Officers

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees today elected Barbara Mulkey as chair, Norris Tolson as first vice chair, Ben Jenkins as second vice chair and Jack Cozort as secretary. The NC State Board of Trustees is composed of 13 members – eight are elected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors; four… 

Jul 11, 2012

Road Work Update

Installation of an underground duct bank is expected to start on Cates Avenue around July 1, impacting both parking and traffic. 

Jul 11, 2012

Late Blight Threatens Tomatoes

Late blight, a plant disease that can kill tomato plants, has been found on North Carolina tomatoes earlier in the growing season this year than usual, according to a Cooperative Extension plant pathologist. 

Jul 11, 2012

Whole Foods Backs 10% Campaign

Whole Foods Markets has pledged its support to the NC 10% Campaign, an initiative of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems that encourages consumers to purchase locally produced food. 

Jul 10, 2012

Robotics Team Making Waves

The Underwater Robots Club tries to make a splash at this year's RoboSub Competition. 

Jul 6, 2012

Data Released From Scrapped Scanner

Data housed on a North Carolina State University office scanner containing the checking account information of around 51,000 businesses and individuals was inadvertently released when the scanner was sold as scrap in April 2006. The data, collected from 2004 to 2006, contained paper check images reflecting bank account numbers, personal contact information and driver’s license… 

Jul 6, 2012

Marine Sciences Expert to Lead CNR

Meet Dr. Mary Catherine Watzin, the new dean of the College of Natural Resources. 

Jul 5, 2012

Meet the Candidates for Sea Grant Chief

Beginning Friday, June 22, NC State will host public presentations and forums for candidates for the position of executive director of both North Carolina Sea Grant and the Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina.