April 2011

Apr 22, 2011

Smart Transformers Among Top 10 Emerging Technologies

Note: This post was guest-authored by Nate DeGraff, of NC State’s College of Engineering. The smart solid-state transformers being developed by the NSF FREEDM Systems Center at North Carolina State University have been named to MIT Technology Review’s 2011 list of the world’s 10 most important emerging technologies. Smart transformers, which are more efficient and adaptive… 

Apr 21, 2011

Earth Day: Global Research Challenges

For more than 40 years, Earth Day has been a call to arms to appreciate and protect our natural environment. In order to accomplish that mission, we must first understand the challenges threatening our environmental health and sustainability. 

Apr 21, 2011

Hondros’ Work on Display

The Gregg Museum of Art & Design announced that selected photographs by Chris Hondros are on display in the Bryan Room through next Wednesday. 

Apr 21, 2011

NC State To Dedicate New Terry Center Animal Hospital May 6

North Carolina State University will dedicate the Randall B. Terry, Jr., Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center on May 6. The 110,000-square-foot addition will more than double the current size of NC State’s Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), making it one of the largest, most technologically advanced veterinary facilities in the country. The $72 million  project… 

Apr 21, 2011

Fornes to Retire

Raymond Fornes, associate dean for research and professor of physics in the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, announced his retirement effective June 1. 

Apr 21, 2011

2011 Faculty Award Winners

The NC State Alumni Association honors faculty who excel in the classroom, in the laboratory and in the field. 

Apr 21, 2011

Latest on Health Plan Changes

In an update posted April 20, the Benefits Office said it might have to move quickly to initiate open enrollment if the Senate and Gov. Perdue do not resolve their differences and come to agreement on proposed changes to the State Health Plan (SHP). 

Apr 21, 2011

NC State Alum Chris Hondros Killed In Libya

Getty Images has generously allowed NC State to display selected photographs by alumnus Chris Hondros, who was killed in Libya on April 20, 2011. The death of Hondros, a war photographer, has drawn international media coverage. Bill Krueger, with the Alumni Association, penned this tribute for Red and White for Life: Acclaimed war photographer Chris Hondros,… 

Apr 21, 2011

Acclaimed Photographer Mourned

The death of war photographer Chris Hondros, an NC State alumnus, has drawn international media coverage. 

Apr 21, 2011

Researchers Find Fat Turns Into Soap In Sewers, Contributes To Overflows

Researchers from North Carolina State University have discovered how fat, oil and grease (FOG) can create hardened deposits in sewer lines: it turns into soap! The hardened deposits, which can look like stalactites, contribute to sewer overflows. 

Apr 20, 2011

Photojournalist Hondros Killed

Acclaimed war photographer Chris Hondros, a 1993 graduate of NC State, was gravely injured today in Libya. 

Apr 20, 2011

Happy Talley Days

Next Monday and Tuesday, April 25 and 26, are Talley Project Information Days. 

Apr 20, 2011

Modified Parking and Transit

Transportation provides information about modified parking and transit schedules this week. 

Apr 20, 2011

Venture Center Wins TOBY

The Venture Center complex on Centennial Campus has been named the outstanding building of the year by a regional trade association.