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January 2014

Jan 23, 2014

Officials Praise Climate Center at Opening

NC State celebrated the opening of the Southeast Climate Science Center this week at an event drawing an enthusiastic mix of university leaders, federal officials and students. 

Jan 23, 2014

New Microscopy Technique Improves Imaging at the Atomic Scale

When capturing images at the atomic scale, even tiny movements of the sample can result in skewed or distorted images – and those movements are virtually impossible to prevent. Now microscopy researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new technique that accounts for that movement and eliminates the distortion from the finished product. 

Jan 23, 2014

Revenue Benefits Student Scholarships

Campus Enterprises, NC State's retail and hospitality unit, returns $1,191,394 of its 2013 proceeds to the university for merit and need-based scholarships. 

Jan 22, 2014

Gregg Hosts Joint Exhibit With Meredith

Experience the striking photography of Phyllis Galembo in a joint exhibit sponsored by the Gregg Museum and Meredith College. Attend two opening receptions on Thursday and mark your calendar for upcoming events, including a talk by the artist and a panel discussion about her work. 

Jan 22, 2014

Why a New Catalyst for Hydrogen Production May Be a Big Deal

A research team led by Linyou Cao at NC State has shown that a one-atom thick film of molybdenum sulfide (MoS2  ) may work as an effective catalyst for creating hydrogen. Hydrogen holds great promise as an energy source, but the production of hydrogen from water electrolysis – freeing hydrogen from water with electricity – currently… 

Jan 22, 2014

Submit Committee Choices Online

Interested in serving on standing or administrative advisory committees? Complete the online survey by Monday, Feb. 3. 

Jan 22, 2014

Energy Use Drops Over Break

Students, faculty and staff helped NC State avoid more than a quarter-million dollars in utility costs over winter break. But a big reduction in the university's utility budget means we have to keep up the good work. Learn how to reduce your energy and water use on campus. 

Jan 22, 2014

Atomic-Scale Catalysts May Produce Cheap Hydrogen

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown that a one-atom thick film of molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) may work as an effective catalyst for creating hydrogen. The work opens a new door for the production of cheap hydrogen. 

Jan 21, 2014

Adverse Weather Alert

Due to impending bad weather, NC State classes and activities will be canceled from 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22. 

Jan 21, 2014

Study: Electric Drive Vehicles Have Little Impact on U.S. Pollutant Emissions

A new study from North Carolina State University indicates that even a sharp increase in the use of electric drive passenger vehicles (EDVs) by 2050 would not significantly reduce emissions of high-profile air pollutants carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides. 

Jan 17, 2014

President Obama on Campus

President Obama took the stage at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Complex on Wednesday to deliver the news that NC State has been tapped to lead the Next Generation Power Electronics National Manufacturing Innovation Institute. 

Jan 17, 2014

NC State Welcomes Obama

In a campus event this week, President Obama announced that NC State has been selected to lead one of the nation’s most advanced research institutes. Watch his speech. 

Jan 17, 2014

Woodson Unveils College Access Plan

At a White House meeting this week, Chancellor Randy Woodson announced the launch of the College Pipeline Initiative to help low-income students succeed in college. 

Jan 17, 2014

Options to Cope With Beltline Gridlock

Ongoing construction will result in lane closures, impacting commuters until late 2016. Find out how you can avoid or at least prepare for the inevitable traffic challenges on the region's busiest highway. 

Jan 17, 2014

Reality TV Inspires Dancers

Comedy and dance collide in Cinderbox 2.0, a dance performance inspired by reality TV. Order your tickets from ARTS NC State.