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June 2014

Jun 16, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Mia de los Reyes

Editor’s note: This post comes from Mia de los Reyes, an NC State undergraduate who is double majoring in pure math and physics. A Park Scholar, de los Reyes was also recently awarded both a prestigious Goldwater scholarship and an Astronaut scholarship. The post is part of an ongoing series that we hope will highlight the… 

Jun 13, 2014

Crossing the Goal Line: New Tech Tracks Football in 3-D Space

Referees may soon have a new way of determining whether a football team has scored a touchdown or gotten a first down. Researchers from North Carolina State University and Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with Disney Research, have developed a system that can track a football in three-dimensional space using low-frequency magnetic fields. 

Jun 12, 2014

NC State’s Pinehurst Connections

All eyes are on Pinehurst, where the USGA kicks off the U.S. Open today. Meet the Wolfpack pros behind the scenes at golf's most exciting event. 

Jun 11, 2014

Rissman to Lead Biological Sciences

Emilie Rissman has been named head of the new Department of Biological Sciences, effective Nov. 1. 

Jun 11, 2014

Time to Update Virus Protection

OIT walks you through the process of updating your computer's antivirus program. Kaspersky Antivirus is now available at no charge for work and personal computers. 

Jun 11, 2014

Maker Faire 2014

Check out the action at the fifth annual Maker Faire, held at the state fairgrounds on June 7. 

Jun 10, 2014

Return of the Native

When Pinehurst No. 2 hosts two U.S. Opens this summer, the world will see an NC State-led restoration that returns the course its native roots -- and sets a template for a more sustainable North Carolina golf industry. 

Jun 10, 2014

Coaching NC State’s Academic Champs

NC State students are competing for (and winning) prestigious scholarships and fellowships in record numbers. Meet the adviser behind the surge in scholars. 

Jun 9, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Cranos Williams

Editor’s note: This post comes from Cranos Williams, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at NC State. The post is part of an ongoing series that we hope will highlight the diversity of researchers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The series is inspired by the This Is What A Scientist Looks Like site.… 

Jun 9, 2014

Public Engagement and Science Communication at NC State

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Nicolas Canete, an international student from Paraguay who recently earned his master’s degree in communication at NC State. Most NC State researchers are involved in some form of public engagement when it comes to science communication, but that public engagement takes a variety of forms. I know this because… 

Jun 6, 2014

What’s the Best Way to Wash Microbes off Your Produce?

Note: This post is part of an ongoing series in which we try to answer questions about the science behind food – from farm to fork. If you have a food-related question, please let me know at matt_shipman@ncsu.edu. Short version: You can use water to wash off your fruits and veggies – but it may… 

Jun 5, 2014

Hinks Named Interim Dean of Textiles

David Hinks has been tapped to serve as interim dean in the College of Textiles. The search for a new dean is on hold for now but will resume in the coming academic year. 

Jun 5, 2014

‘Talkin’ Tar Heel’ Explores Dialects

A new book by NC State sociolinguists Walt Wolfram and Jeffrey Reaser explains how our voices tell the story of North Carolina. 

Jun 5, 2014

Track Coach Wescott Dies

James B. Wescott, a former physical education instructor and varsity men’s track coach at NC State, died on May 28 in Maine. 

Jun 5, 2014

Soldiers on Campus to Study Arabic

NC State's Language Training Center hosts a group of military students this week for training in Arabic language and culture. The innovative program is funded by the Department of Defense.