October 5, 2011

Oct 5, 2011

Vibrant Foliage On Tap for Fall, NC State Expert Says

Despite a hot, dry summer across much of the state, this fall will still feature the vibrant colors that residents have come to expect, according to North Carolina State University forestry and environmental resources professor Dr. Robert Bardon. “The good news is that the trees aren’t currently being stressed by drought or other conditions, and… 

Oct 5, 2011

Mapping Biodiversity

Ecuador sits on 800 million to 1 billion untapped barrels of oil. It’s a good problem for a nation to have, right? Not necessarily, when the oil flows beneath parts of the Yasuní National Park – the home to a wide array of living things which is perhaps the most biodiverse area in the Western… 

Oct 5, 2011

Mackay Wins State’s Top Honor

Geneticist Dr.Trudy Mackay will receive the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest civilian honor, for her contributions to science. 

Oct 5, 2011

Malecha Receives Architecture Medal

College of Design Dean Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, was honored for his contributions in 17 years as an architect and educator in the state of North Carolina and career accomplishments spanning five decades. 

Oct 5, 2011

NC State, IBM Researchers Develop Technique that Offers Enhanced Security for Sensitive Data In Cloud Computing

Researchers from North Carolina State University and IBM have developed a new, experimental technique to better protect sensitive information in cloud computing – without significantly affecting the system’s overall performance.