April 2012

Apr 9, 2012

Researcher Finds Faster, Cheaper Way To Cool Electronic Devices

A North Carolina State University researcher has developed a more efficient, less expensive way of cooling electronic devices – particularly devices that generate a lot of heat, such as lasers and power devices. 

Apr 6, 2012

Know Your Enemy: Termites

Termites are fascinating insects, and not just because they can turn your front porch into mush. For example, did you know that many researchers have concluded that termites are actually social cockroaches? Whether you group them under the order Blattodea or Isoptera (and entomologists do both), there are more than 2,500 species of termites globally,… 

Apr 5, 2012

Learn More About Transportation Plan

NC State Transportation has scheduled two public meetings to talk about the Campus Mobility Plan and to get input from students, faculty and staff. 

Apr 5, 2012

Industry Flocks to Fashion Week

Some of the biggest names in the apparel industry converge on campus next week for NC State Fashion Week 2012. Take in a fashion show or two, tour the exhibits and participate in forums on innovation, creativity and design. 

Apr 5, 2012

Easter Eggs, Baby Chicks…and Pathogens

Editor’s Note: This is a guest piece written by Dr. Ben Chapman, an assistant professor and food safety expert at NC State. Easter has been on my 3-year-old’s radar since Christmas. Jack has succumbed to the eggs/bunnies/chicks hype at retail stores, and is now really interested in colored eggs (because he thinks they all contain chocolate).… 

Apr 3, 2012

NC State Students Win National Scholarships, NSF Fellowships

Six North Carolina State University students have won prestigious national undergraduate scholarships and 14 received National Science Foundation graduate fellowships. Four students received Goldwater Scholarships of up to $7,500, awarded to outstanding students preparing for careers as scientists, mathematicians and engineers. NC State joins the universities of Georgia, Kansas and Nebraska as the only institutions to… 

Apr 3, 2012

Woodson and Whickutt Wow Wolfpack

The chancellor displayed his chops in a rousing celebration at Reynolds Coliseum Monday afternoon. Looks like Scotty isn't the only country music powerhouse at NC State. 

Apr 2, 2012

Proud Pack

It takes a big party to fittingly celebrate 125 years of tradition and transformation. More than 4,500 people turned out for NC State's birthday celebration April 2 at Reynolds Coliseum. 

Apr 2, 2012

What Impact Can A Single Machine Have?

What impact can a single machine have? If it is an aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope (AC-STEM), the impact may be pretty big. A uniquely-configured AC-STEM is a new arrival at NC State, but is expected to boost research across North Carolina’s Research Triangle – and help keep the region relevant in research and development (R&D)… 

Apr 1, 2012

NC State 125th Birthday Party Reminder

It takes a big party to celebrate 125 years of tradition and transformation.