November 2013

Nov 27, 2013

Nanoscale Coatings Improve Stability and Efficiency of Devices for Renewable Fuel Generation

Splitting water into its components, two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen, is an important first step in achieving carbon-neutral fuels to power our transportation infrastructure – including automobiles and planes. Now, North Carolina State University researchers and colleagues from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have shown that a specialized coating technique… 

Nov 26, 2013

Iron Preserves, Hides Ancient Tissues in Fossilized Remains

New research from North Carolina State University shows that iron may play a role in preserving ancient tissues within dinosaur fossils, but also may hide them from detection. The finding could open the door to the recovery of more ancient tissues from within fossils. Mary Schweitzer, an NC State paleontologist with a joint appointment at the… 

Nov 25, 2013

Successful Year for Leadership Program

Randy and Susan Woodson celebrate the first year of the Chancellor's First-Year Student Leadership Program with 20 exceptional students. 

Nov 25, 2013

Researchers Use Nanoscale ‘Patches’ to Sensitize Targeted Cell Receptors

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Duke University have developed nanoscale “patches” that can be used to sensitize targeted cell receptors, making them more responsive to signals that control cell activity. The finding holds promise for promoting healing and facilitating tissue engineering research. 

Nov 25, 2013

Companies That Screen Social Media Accounts Alienate Job Candidates

Research from North Carolina State University shows companies that screen the social media accounts of job applicants alienate potential employees – making it harder for them to attract top job candidates.  In some cases, social media screening even increases the likelihood that job candidates may take legal action against the offending company. 

Nov 22, 2013

NC State Announces University Faculty Scholars

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today the 2013-14 University Faculty Scholars, top NC State early- and mid-career faculty who will receive $10,000 in donated funds for each of the next five years to support their academic endeavors. The recognition and reward program is part of the university’s strategic initiative to invest in and… 

Nov 22, 2013

Dinosaur Discovery

NC State paleontologist Lindsay Zanno and her team have unearthed a colossal carnivore: Siats Meekerorum, the third-largest meat-eating dinosaur ever discovered in North America. 

Nov 22, 2013

New Dinosaur Discovered

Paleontologist Lindsay Zanno shows a fossilized vertebra from Siats meekerorum, a new species of giant carnivorous dinosaur she helped discover. 

Nov 22, 2013

Label Releases New Waschka Recording

NC State composer Rodney Waschka continues to gain global recognition. Listen to an excerpt of his Belgrade Overture, performed by the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra. 

Nov 22, 2013

Athletes to Join Hall of Fame

Meet the second group of Wolfpack legends scheduled for induction in the Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday. 

Nov 22, 2013

Woodson Names New Faculty Scholars

Meet the 2013–14 class of University Faculty Scholars, early- and mid-career faculty honored for their research, teaching and service. 

Nov 22, 2013

New Supply Chain Degree Offered

Students get a boost in the job market thanks to a new graduate program in supply chain management that combines NC State expertise in both engineering and business. 

Nov 22, 2013

Kwanzaa Event Dec. 4

NC State’s annual Kwanzaa celebration will feature keynote speaker Omar Tyree, a best-selling author, entrepreneur and consultant, as well as student performances and food. 

Nov 22, 2013

Colossal New Predatory Dino Terrorized Early Tyrannosaurs

A new species of carnivorous dinosaur – one of the three largest ever discovered in North America – lived alongside and competed with small-bodied tyrannosaurs 98 million years ago. This newly discovered species, Siats meekerorum, (pronounced see-atch) was the apex predator of its time, and kept tyrannosaurs from assuming top predator roles for millions of… 

Nov 21, 2013

Ultrasound, Nanoparticles May Help Diabetics Avoid the Needle

A new nanotechnology-based technique for regulating blood sugar in diabetics may give patients the ability to release insulin painlessly using a small ultrasound device, allowing them to go days between injections – rather than using needles to give themselves multiple insulin injections each day. The technique was developed by researchers at North Carolina State University…