2012

Aug 23, 2012

Think Entrepreneurship – Think NC State

PAMS is hosting its first-ever Access Day at the McKimmon Center on Sept. 6. Come learn why NC State has always been a great place to start a business. 

Aug 23, 2012

Readers Gather for Read Smart Program

Faculty experts and avid readers convene at the Cameron Village Regional Library on Aug. 23  for the Read Smart Program. 

Aug 23, 2012

Origami Inspires Research Into Materials That Self-Assemble When Exposed to Light

A multi-university research team led by North Carolina State University will be developing methods to create two-dimensional (2-D) materials capable of folding themselves into three-dimensional (3-D) objects when exposed to light. The effort, which is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), is inspired by origami and has a broad range of… 

Aug 23, 2012

Research on Wood Formation Sheds Light on Plant Biology

Scientists at North Carolina State University have discovered a phenomenon never seen before in plants while studying molecular changes inside tree cells as wood is formed. In research published online in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences the week of Aug. 20, the team found that one member of a family of proteins called… 

Aug 21, 2012

Heroes for the Half-Shelled

For the slow-footed turtle, speed can kill on highways and waterways. Luckily, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine's Turtle Rescue Team is there to restore injured tortoises. 

Aug 21, 2012

Researchers Highlight Treatment, Research Needs for Homeless Families

A new paper from North Carolina State University calls for more research on how to help homeless families with children who are facing mental-health problems, as well as changes in how shelters are treating these families. 

Aug 21, 2012

NC State Experts Can Discuss Back to School Topics

As students and teachers across the state head back to class this fall, experts with North Carolina State University’s College of Education can offer helpful information on a range of topics, from digital literacy and graduation rates to reading tips and college preparation advice. Digital Literacy Dr. Hiller Spires, education professor and fellow at NC State’s… 

Aug 16, 2012

Packapalooza Street Fair Celebrates 125 Years of NC State

On Aug. 18, historic Hillsborough Street in Raleigh will be the site of Packapalooza, an all-day block party and street festival celebrating North Carolina State University’s 125th birthday. Music, activities and food will be part of the festival, which will feature more than 160 booths from local and university sponsors. The event, which is free… 

Aug 16, 2012

Show Wolfpack Pride on Red Fridays

Every Friday is Red Friday, a day to show your Wolfpack pride and make the campus a more spirited environment. 

Aug 16, 2012

Blood Drive to Set Record

Service NC State and the American Red Cross are hosting the 3rd annual record-setting blood drive on Aug. 17. Find out how you can help. 

Aug 15, 2012

Turtle Team to the Rescue

NC State's Turtle Rescue Team is quick to help some of nature's slowest creatures. Find out how they treat turtle trauma. 

Aug 15, 2012

Respect the Pack

Make a commitment to inclusion at NC State. Take part in Respect The Pack, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Free Expression Tunnel. 

Aug 14, 2012

Green Is Good

Editor’s note: The following guest post was written by Leah Chester-Davis, coordinator of communications and outreach for the Plants for Human Health Institute in Kannapolis, N.C. Bad news, Bluto: Mustard greens and cabbage could rival Popeye’s spinach when it comes to building muscles and increasing physical performance. Recent studies show that brassinosteroids present in mustard… 

Aug 14, 2012

Veterinary Service for Exotic Pets Opens at NC State

Soon Fido and Fluffy won’t be the only beneficiaries of top-notch veterinary care from North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. On Aug. 20, NC State’s Exotic Animal Medicine Service (EAMS) will open to provide care for our fine feathery, finned or scaly friends. EAMS will see both primary care and referral cases, providing routine… 

Aug 13, 2012

Printing Penguin Brains

Once upon a time, penguins could fly.  Nowadays, paleontologists look at wing and body configurations in penguin fossils to trace their evolution from aerial to underwater “flight.” But it wasn’t just the bone structure that changed over time – their brains evolved, too. And it’s not like you can just look at a fossilized penguin…