2012

Oct 15, 2012

New Techniques Stretch Carbon Nanotubes, Make Stronger Composites

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed new techniques for stretching carbon nanotubes (CNT) and using them to create carbon composites that can be used as stronger, lighter materials in everything from airplanes to bicycles. 

Oct 12, 2012

Woodson on Death of Bill Friday

“Bill Friday was a transformational leader in public higher education,”  NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson said. “He was known as someone who always put others first. I, along with countless other leaders in higher education, benefited from his wise advice and counsel. Through his distinguished career, he modeled public service at its best, marked by integrity, courtesy,… 

Oct 12, 2012

An Education Pioneer

William C. Friday, an NC State alumnus and towering figure in American higher education, has passed away at age 92. 

Oct 11, 2012

State Fair Begins Thursday

Milk a cow, try the new Howling Cow icecream flavor or learn about rain-scaping. It's all at the North Carolina State Fair, starting on Thursday. 

Oct 11, 2012

Stellar Fundraising Results

Gifts and new commitments are up 27 percent year to date, according to new data from University Advancement. 

Oct 11, 2012

Student Publishes Book on the Iraq War

Learn about a new book written by Russell Snyder, an international studies student and Iraq War veteran. 

Oct 11, 2012

Shaping Raleigh’s Future

Come to the kick-off meeting of “Uncovering Southwest Raleigh,” a cooperative effort between the city of Raleigh, the College of Design, the Poole College of Management and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Oct 11, 2012

Learn More About Our Vendors

The first annual market place vendor expo showcases vendors from Fisher Scientific, Dell and Office Depot. Learn more about their offerings. 

Oct 11, 2012

$10 Million Gift Names Poultry Science Department

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced on Tuesday a transformational $10 million gift that will name and endow a department in NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Oct 11, 2012

Noble Work: Improving Global Sanitation

An enterprising environmental engineering student finds ways to improve sanitation in developing countries. 

Oct 11, 2012

Fall Gardening Tips From Bryce Lane

Learn why Bryce Lane, host of the popular "In the Garden" series says fall is actually the best time of year to plant new plants. 

Oct 11, 2012

Rhett Davis Nets Prestigious Award

The Silicon Integration Initiative (Si2) awarded Rhett Davis, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, a distinguished service award. 

Oct 11, 2012

New Leadership at the SEANC

Art Anthony was elected first vice president of the State Employees Association of North Carolina, the South's leading employees' association, on Oct. 1. 

Oct 11, 2012

Poole College of Management Hosts BioSciences Forum

Bioscience experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities in their industry at the Poole College of Management's eighth annual BioSciences Forum. 

Oct 11, 2012

Researchers Create ‘Nanoflowers’ for Energy Storage, Solar Cells

Researchers from North Carolina State University have created flower-like structures out of germanium sulfide (GeS) – a semiconductor material – that have extremely thin petals with an enormous surface area. The GeS flower holds promise for next-generation energy storage devices and solar cells.