September 2012

Sep 10, 2012

NC State Signs Innovative Research Agreement With Eastman Chemical Company

In a move signaling a new, innovative approach to multidisciplinary research with university partners, North Carolina State University has entered into a multiyear agreement with Eastman Chemical Company to conduct joint cutting-edge research in chemistry, materials science and other scientific disciplines. As part of the agreement, Eastman will provide $10 million over six years in… 

Sep 10, 2012

Researchers Craft Program to Stop Cloud Computer Problems Before They Start

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new software tool to prevent performance disruptions in cloud computing systems by automatically identifying and responding to potential anomalies before they can develop into problems. 

Sep 7, 2012

Study Finds How BPA Affects Gene Expression, Anxiety; Soy Mitigates Effects

New research led by researchers at North Carolina State University shows that exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) early in life results in high levels of anxiety by causing significant gene expression changes in a specific region of the brain called the amygdala. The researchers also found that a soy-rich diet can mitigate these… 

Sep 6, 2012

Survey Shows Why Claws Come Out Over Feral Cat Management

The contentious phenomenon of identity politics isn’t limited to Democrats and Republicans. A national survey shows that “cat people” and “bird people” have heated differences of opinion, complicating the challenge of managing more than 50 million free-roaming feral cats while protecting threatened wildlife. A North Carolina State University study published Sept. 6 in PLOS One… 

Sep 6, 2012

Development Directors Hired

NC State hires new advancement directors for the College of Education and the Poole College of Management. 

Sep 6, 2012

Unwind at the Crafts Center

Photography, knitting and jewelry fabrication are just some of the courses starting this month at The Crafts Center at NC State. Find a fun pastime to learn on campus. 

Sep 6, 2012

New Rain Garden Set for Unveiling

The Lee Hall Rain Garden will be unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 13 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The garden showcases the work of four students from the College of Design. 

Sep 6, 2012

Information System Upgrade Planned

The Student Information System (SIS) receives a campus-wide upgrade on Oct. 1. Find out how this impacts you. 

Sep 6, 2012

Exercise and Eat Well at Work

Get ready for the Monday Mile, an ongoing walk for staff, students and faculty starting on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. from the Belltower. 

Sep 6, 2012

Concrete Pour at the Talley Student Center

Watch out for a large concrete pour at the Talley Student Center construction site this weekend. Up to 100 concrete trucks are involved. 

Sep 6, 2012

Calling ACE Fellows

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 Ace Fellows Program. 

Sep 6, 2012

High Quality Is Goal of First BOCs

The effort to consolidate business services on campus took a big step forward with the announcement of the first two all-in-one centers. Get the details and find out why quality is the top goal. 

Sep 6, 2012

Dietitian Wins Governor’s Award for Excellence

Registered dietitian Lisa Eberhart with University Dining is one of only five state employees to win this year's Governor's Awards for Excellence. Eberhart is being recognized in the innovations category. 

Sep 5, 2012

Center Will Create Self-Powered Sensors

North Carolina State University will lead a national nanotechnology research effort to create self-powered devices to help people monitor their health and understand how the surrounding environment affects it. 

Sep 5, 2012

Researchers Develop Technique to Remotely Control Cockroaches

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a technique that uses an electronic interface to remotely control, or steer, cockroaches. “Our aim was to determine whether we could create a wireless biological interface with cockroaches, which are robust and able to infiltrate small spaces,” says Alper Bozkurt, an assistant professor of electrical engineering at…