2009

Oct 27, 2009

Animated Alumni

Animation entrepreneurs Jason ('97) and Michael ('99) Carpenter believe NC State's College of Design is the "greatest place ever," and the two brothers credit the College for giving their careers a successful start. 

Oct 26, 2009

Study Shows How Nanotubes Affect Lining of Lungs

Tiny carbon nanotubes are being considered for use in everything from sports equipment to medical applications, but a great deal remains unknown about whether these materials cause respiratory or other health problems. Now a collaborative study from North Carolina State University, The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences… 

Oct 22, 2009

Deep Fried Ambassador

Suzanne Stanard, who began her own blog only a few months ago, is having fun with her latest unpaid gig: the State Fair's official Deep Fried Ambassador. 

Oct 22, 2009

Going Global?

In Raleigh this week, faculty members can learn more about an ongoing feasibility study for the proposed NC State campus in South Korea, ask questions and give their input. 

Oct 22, 2009

More Response to SHP Changes

More letters from Bulletin readers on the upcoming changes to the State Health Plan. 

Oct 22, 2009

The 22nd-Century Library

Armed with aspirations of doubling the amount of library seating space available to NC State students, university officials and dignitaries from around the state have broken ground on a state-of-the-art, Centennial Campus-based facility that will undoubtedly set the standard for libraries constructed during this century and beyond. 

Oct 22, 2009

NC State to Break Ground on New Centennial Campus Library

North Carolina State University officials will break ground on a new state-of-the-art library for its Centennial Campus that, through its innovative design and technological sophistication, will set the standard for 21st century university libraries. The 200,000-square-foot Hunt Library, named for former North Carolina Gov. James B. Hunt Jr.,  will help alleviate overcrowded conditions in university… 

Oct 22, 2009

Dr. Suzie Goodell

Assistant professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences can discuss some easy ways to combat the “Freshman 15.” Read more about this expert. 

Oct 22, 2009

Dr. Michael Maher

Director of professional education can comment on the recent U.S. Dept. of Education’s call to produce teachers prepared for 21st century education. Read more about this expert. 

Oct 22, 2009

Masnari Honored with Alumni Award

Dr. Nino Masnari, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering, received an Electrical and Computer Engineering Alumni Society Merit Award from the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. 

Oct 22, 2009

Alexander Interim Dean

Dr. Winser E. Alexander, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is serving as interim dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. 

Oct 22, 2009

Faculty Work on Kinston Music Trail

College of Design faculty members developed preliminary concepts for a trail showcasing African American music heritage in Kinston, N.C. 

Oct 22, 2009

DeSimone Receives NIH Award

Dr. Joseph M. DeSimone, William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pioneer Award, one of only 18 such honors handed out this year. 

Oct 22, 2009

Malecha to Serve on Committee

Marvin Malecha, dean of the College of Design and president of the American Institute of Architects, has been selected to serve on the honorary committee for the United Nations World Habitat Day. 

Oct 22, 2009

Sullivant Receives Grant

Seth Sullivant, assistant professor of mathematics, is one of 16 promising scientific researchers selected for a 2009 fellowship for science and engineering from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.