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February 2013

Feb 28, 2013

New Species of Plant-Eating Dino Was Lunch for Prehistoric Crocs

Sometimes, the fossil record gives us some really exciting insights into prehistoric life – including grisly details of prehistoric death. Paleontologists have found evidence not only of a new species of herbivorous, or plant-eating, dinosaur, but also that these dinosaurs were preyed upon by the prehistoric forebears of crocodiles. Seventy-five million years ago, southern Utah… 

Feb 28, 2013

Fun and Games at Employee Event

Make plans to cheer on the NC State baseball team at Doak Field on Wednesday, March 6, and enjoy free food and games to celebrate Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. The fun starts at 11 a.m. 

Feb 27, 2013

Green Award Nominations Open

Nominations are open through March 15 for NC State’s Green Brick Award for outstanding achievement in environmental sustainability. 

Feb 27, 2013

Open House at Hunt Library

Faculty and staff are invited to an open house at the new Hunt Library from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6. 

Feb 27, 2013

Innovation Summit Focuses on Jobs

Chancellor Randy Woodson convened thought leaders from across the country to discuss new ways to leverage university research to drive economic development. 

Feb 27, 2013

Researcher Finds Faster, More Efficient Technique for Creating High-Density Ceramics

A researcher from North Carolina State University has developed a technique for creating high-density ceramic materials that requires far lower temperatures than current techniques – and takes less than a second, as opposed to hours. Ceramics are used in a wide variety of technologies, including body armor, fuel cells, spark plugs, nuclear rods and superconductors. 

Feb 26, 2013

NC State Leads Summit on Economic Development

Leaders from across the nation in business, higher education and the public sector converged on North Carolina State University Tuesday for a critical summit to discuss how universities impact job growth and economic development. The event, “Transforming Economies: The Role of University Innovation in Economic Growth,” was hosted by NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, who said… 

Feb 26, 2013

Debbi Takes the Plunge

After you've faced the Bulletin's 16-and-a-half-stage editing process, what's so scary about getting chased into Lake Raleigh by a bunch of zombies? Our own intrepid reporter, Debbi Gardiner McCullough, takes it all in stride. 

Feb 25, 2013

NC State Hosts Summit on University Role in Driving Economy

How do universities leverage their research findings to spur job creation and transform economies? North Carolina State University will host academic, business and thought leaders to discuss university innovation and how it drives economic growth during a forum on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on Centennial Campus. The event, Transforming… 

Feb 25, 2013

Celebrating the Arts

Explore the wide range of arts programs made possible by Arts NC State, the university's nonprofit cultural organization. 

Feb 25, 2013

Dancing for a Cause

Students participated in the first NC State University Dance Marathon last Thursday, standing and/or dancing for 12.5 hours as part of a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network. 

Feb 22, 2013

NC State Research Helps Shape Yellowstone ‘Winter Use’ Plan

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Dr. Chris Frey, distinguished university professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering. Frey is also chair of the EPA Science Advisory Board’s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee. On February 22, the National Park Service released a plan to guide winter use of over snow vehicles (OSVs), including snowmobiles and… 

Feb 22, 2013

Creative Work Honored

Members of NC State's creative staff took top honors this week for their work in communications and marketing. 

Marie Davidian at window of SAS Hall.

Feb 22, 2013

Not Your Average Statistician

Media coverage of the big data revolution has lots of people talking about statistics. Leading the discussion is NC State's Marie Davidian, who speaks softly but reaches a big audience. 

Feb 21, 2013

Researchers ‘Nanoweld’ by Applying Light to Aligned Nanorods in Solid Materials

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a way to melt or “weld” specific portions of polymers by embedding aligned nanoparticles within the materials. Their technique, which melts fibers along a chosen direction within a material, may lead to stronger, more resilient nanofibers and materials. Physicists Jason Bochinski and Laura Clarke, with materials scientist…