Stories From 2010
NC State’s Solar Center Hosts Free Green-Job Workshop
What: North Carolina State University will host a free, half-day workshop to help job-seekers find employment in North Carolina’s growing green-energy sector. The workshop will explore: Career options in the green-energy market and how to leverage your education and experience […]
Sci/Med Writers: Are We Part Of The Problem?
Research is an incremental process, and there are precious few “Eureka!” moments when an idea springs forth fully formed, unfettered by qualifiers and questions that muddy the waters. As a result, those of us who write about science and medicine […]
Researchers Find Cancer News May Contribute To Confusion About Cancer
New research from North Carolina State University shows that most online news stories about cancer contain language that likely contributes to public uncertainty about the disease – a significant finding, given that at least one-third of Americans seek health information […]
Counseling Center Accredited
NC State’s Counseling Center has earned its first national accreditation.
Discussing Sci/Tech Risks Hurts Consensus Efforts
Thomas Jefferson once wrote to John Adams that, “Truth between candid minds can never do harm.” But times have changed, and new research shows that discussion of the risks and benefits associated with emerging science and technology actually hurts efforts […]
Hangin’ Around with Zach Galifianakis
From his early days of doing standup to the international spotlight in which he now resides, Zach Galifianakis has always done things his way. So when we had the opportunity to chat with him about his time on campus - including advice for current NC State students - we jumped at the chance.
Gardner Named Regional Director
Rick Gardner, associate director of campus activities, was recently installed as a regional director for the Association of College Unions International.
No Main Squeeze
Call it the immaculate constriction: a boa that reproduces without mating. NC State scientists have uncovered a reptile supermom who has done something previously thought impossible—not once, but twice.
5th Annual Campus CPR Challenge to be Held Nov. 19
What: The North Carolina State University community and the general public are invited to take the CPR challenge and earn first aid or CPR certification from the American Red Cross. Instructors will offer classes in adult CPR, child and infant […]
Extreme Makeover
Inside a makeshift garage, a team of NC State students moves hurriedly around a stripped-down SUV, working diligently under the watchful eye of three Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate students. It's a race against the clock - as well as teams from 15 other universities across North America - to retool their ride into an energy-efficient, EcoCAR Challenge award winner.