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April 2010

Apr 23, 2010

Science Olympiad Invites Best and Brightest to Compete at NC State

North Carolina State University will host more than 2,500 egg-launching, bridge- and vehicle-building students from 150 middle and high schools across the state for the finals of the North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) on Saturday, April 24. Media are invited to attend the event, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in… 

Apr 23, 2010

Trash May Be (Energy) Treasure Trove

Earlier this month, a New York Times article highlighted the fact that European countries are burning garbage as a renewable source of energy – but that similar efforts in the United States are lagging behind. The article cites a 2009 study which “came down strongly in favor of waste-to-energy (WTE) plants over landfills as the… 

Apr 22, 2010

“Mom, watching music videos is my homework!”

Let’s face it: This generation of students absorbs information different than past generations. They are fed a constant stream of information – outside the classroom – through sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. So, is there any wonder they have a hard time being engaged in a static classroom? Teachers and school administrators understand that… 

Apr 21, 2010

Business, Accounting Accredited

The College of Management earned continuing accreditation for business degree programs and first-time accreditation for accounting programs. 

Apr 21, 2010

Simmons Leads Science Teacher Association

Dr. Patricia Simmons, head of the mathematics, science and technology department, will lead the National Science Teacher Association. 

Apr 21, 2010

Stressed Pets and Helpful Vets – Ongoing Clinical Trials at NC State

NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine is constantly conducting clinical trials that are aimed at treating everything from stressed-out dogs and cats to more serious diseases such as epilepsy and cancer. To see a list of current clinical trials and to find out if your pet may qualify, go here. 

Apr 21, 2010

Teaching by the Book

The Office of Faculty Development launched a new reading circles program this spring. Dr. Henry Schaffer discusses his experiences in the group and his thoughts on excellence in teaching. 

Apr 21, 2010

The Buzz On Bees

The plight of honeybees has been the focus of a lot of media attention, as bee populations around the country have plummeted due to colony collapse disorder and other factors. But Dr. David Tarpy, whose research focuses on improving bee health and productivity, is doing something about it. Tarpy, an entomology professor at NC State and… 

Apr 21, 2010

In the Big Leagues

A team of grad students fielded by NC State claimed an upset victory in the Urban Land Institute's student urban design competition, powering past two Ivy League schools in a head-to-head battle in San Diego. 

Apr 20, 2010

Get Smart

Agent 86 would be proud. Dr. Jay Narayan led the way in the development of “smart sensors,” integrating a sensor material called vanadium oxide with silicon chips to create sensors that can manipulate and respond to information (it has to do with something called “domain matching epitaxy”). These sensors are used in a variety of… 

Apr 20, 2010

Skeleton Crew

The renovated Park Shops building has everything NC State students need to dig into the past: new workspaces, spacious anthropology labs and plenty of skeletons - in the closet and elsewhere. Now, students can bone up on even the most minute details in pursuit of careers ranging from forensics to archaeology, with little concern of classroom overcrowding. 

Apr 20, 2010

An Affair to Remember

What adventure this week has been. I have attempted to explore every possible feature this machine has to offer and I have seen things good and bad, but, in the end, one side has to win. Although there are many aspects of this machine that I enjoyed greatly, I am spoken for. My true love lies with my Mac Book Pro and iPhone. The iPad, although cool, is simply a gadget. It is not practical for everyday use. 

Apr 20, 2010

Friday Award to Friday

Former UNC system President Bill Friday will receive the aptly named William C. Friday Award for Distinguished Service in Retireman next month. 

Apr 20, 2010

Gold Medal Material

Dr. Jay Narayan has won the Acta Materialia Gold Medal and Prize for exceptional research contributions and leadership in materials science. 

Apr 20, 2010

New Partner on Campus


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