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September 2014

Sep 30, 2014

The Root(worm) of the Problem: Unexpected Obstacles on the Road to Research

Scientists often have to spend an enormous amount of time becoming experts in things outside their field of study in order to do research they think is important. This is where a corn-eating beetle and a guy named Clay Chu come in. 

Sep 29, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Makita Phillips

Makita Phillips talks about her research into insulators for use with superconductors. 

Sep 25, 2014

Smile for the Camera at Saturday’s FSU Game

Say cheese at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday when Wolfpack athletics snaps a multi-billion pixel photo of the crowd. 

Sep 25, 2014

Climate Expert Pachauri to Speak

Acclaimed alum Rajendra Pachauri, head of the Nobel-winning IPCC, speaks on the risks of global climate change on campus. 

Sep 25, 2014

Molting Tougher on the Mayfly Than Previously Thought

Mayflies undergo a stressful shortness of breath while molting, or shedding their skins. A new paper describes this serendipitous finding. 

Sep 24, 2014

NELA Scores $2 Million Grant

A program that trains principals for rural schools picked up two honors: a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and an award for effectiveness from the University Council for Educational Administration. 

Sep 24, 2014

Architect Website Hits Milestone

A site documenting the rich history of North Carolina architecture now has more than 300 biographies, covering influential designers and builders from colonial times to the late 20th century. 

Sep 24, 2014

Phi Beta Kappa Event Oct. 2

To mark its 20th anniversary, the Zeta of North Carolina chapter of Phi Beta Kappa is hosting an event in the Hunt Library. 

Katz in front of crowd at library.

Sep 24, 2014

Dialect Map Is Road to Success

Alumnus Josh Katz describes how his studies at NC State and an internship at the New York Times paved the way to a career in data visualization. 

Sep 24, 2014

The Wolfpack Gives Back – Again

Join NC State's annual charity drive by choosing from among 1,000 nonprofit organizations to support. Help NC State boost employee giving to 40 percent this year. 

Sep 24, 2014

Meet With Prudential Rep

To ensure you're getting the most out of your self-directed retirement plans, schedule a meeting with a Prudential representative. 

view of university gateway sign from ground up.

Sep 24, 2014

Annual Enrollment Begins Oct. 1

Get ready to review and update your health plan selections for 2015. Premiums aren't going up but you'll still need to take action to qualify for wellness credits. 

Students in front of 1911 building.

Sep 24, 2014

Forum to Discuss Student Fees

Student leaders host a campus forum to review proposed student fees. Students are invited to provide their input. 

Sep 24, 2014

Researchers Aim to Improve Educational Software through Speech and Emotion Detection

North Carolina State University researchers have won a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to improve educational software by enabling it to assess facial expression, body language, speech and other cues to better respond to a student’s emotional state during the learning process. “Educational software can be a valuable tool, but so far… 

Sep 24, 2014

Engineering a Better Food Bank

How an NC State engineering professor is helping food banks help those in need.