2014

Dec 4, 2014

In Memoriam: J. Perry Watson

NC State's longtime music director, who penned "The Red and White Song," has died in Raleigh. 

Dec 4, 2014

Red Means Madness at Bookstores Sale

Stock up on holiday gifts at bargain prices at the Finals Madness Sale at the NC State Bookstores on Friday. Three NC State authors will be on hand to sign copies of their books. 

Dec 3, 2014

Lomax Embarks on New Enterprise

After leading NC State's research office for eight years, Terri Lomax heads to RTI, where she'll build the organization's strengths in science and technology. See how she helped enhance NC State's position as a research powerhouse. 

Dec 3, 2014

Mapping Human Disease: ‘Not All Pathogens Are Everywhere’

NC State researchers map human disease pathogens and find distinct regions for vectored and non-vectored diseases. 

Dec 3, 2014

The Gorilla in the Room: Inattentional Blindness Isn’t Blindness at All

Imagine being so engrossed in a task that you don’t notice a gorilla entering the room. (This actually happened in a famous psychological experiment.) The phenomenon is known as “inattentional blindness” and occurs when people are so focused on a task that they fail to notice unexpected events. But it turns out that inattentional blindness isn’t blindness at all. 

Dec 2, 2014

Chef to Give NC State Fall Commencement Speech

Commencement speaker Vivian Howard will tip her chef's toque to NC State's fall graduates on Thursday, Dec. 18. 

Dec 2, 2014

Nutrition, Safety Key To Consumer Acceptance of Nanotech, Genetic Modification In Foods

New research shows that the majority of consumers will accept the presence of nanotechnology or genetic modification technology in foods – but only if the technology enhances the nutrition or improves the safety of the food. 

Dec 2, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Amy Savage

How one researcher went from the mountains of Montana to studying the insect ecology of New York City. 

Dec 2, 2014

Study Finds Insects Play Important Role in Dealing with Garbage on NYC Streets

In the city that never sleeps, it’s easy to overlook the insects underfoot. But that doesn’t mean they’re not working hard. A new study shows that insects play a significant role in disposing of garbage on the streets of Manhattan. 

Dec 1, 2014

5 NC State Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

The American Association for the Advancement of Science elects 401 fellows, including five from NC State. Meet our newest members of the prestigious organization. 

Dec 1, 2014

Jenkins MBA Scores Again

There's just no stopping the Jenkins Graduate School of Management as it continues its relentless efforts to build a national reputation for quality and innovation. Check out its latest advancement in the rankings. 

Dec 1, 2014

Q&A on Review and Revision of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone

Here are answers to some questions about the recent announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding a proposed revision to the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone from Dr. H. Christopher Frey, Distinguished University Professor at North Carolina State University and chair of the EPA’s Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee. 

Dec 1, 2014

Unhappy Hour: Non-Drinkers Devise Strategies to Navigate Booze-Centered Work Events

From holiday parties to happy hours, social events with co-workers and clients often revolve around alcohol, which can put non-drinkers in an awkward position: they don’t want to drink, but they do want to take part in events they feel are important to networking and career advancement without making drinkers feel bad. That perceived tension leads non-drinkers to develop techniques to fit in socially without taking a drink. 

Nov 25, 2014

All-Time Scoring Trio

Senior placekicker Niklas Sade recently became NC State football's all-time leading scorer, but he wants everybody to know he had some help from his roommates. 

Nov 25, 2014

OIT’s Special Holiday Hours

The Office of Information Technology will have special office hours on Friday, when the university is closed, for users whose accounts may have been disabled due to security concerns.