2012

Aug 13, 2012

New Food Trucks on Campus

Local food truck vendors are now serving NC State at four locations: Administrative Services II, Biltmore Hall, Venture II-A and Venture II-B. 

Aug 12, 2012

First Class

NC State's 2012 freshman class is one of the most accomplished in university history. They boast the highest average SAT score of any group of new freshmen, and a strong record of service and engagement outside the classroom. 

Aug 9, 2012

The Future of the Internet Is…a la Carte

A team of researchers from four U.S. universities is poised to lay out the key components for a networking architecture to serve as the backbone of a new Internet that gives users more choices about which services they use. The National Science Foundation (NSF) asked the researchers to design a blueprint for a future version… 

Aug 9, 2012

Respect the Pack

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Aug 9, 2012

Hartman to Lead Public Relations

Alumnus Fred Hartman has been named the university’s director of public relations, overseeing media relations and constituent communications. 

Aug 9, 2012

Web Conference on Digital Transition

Take part in a free Web conference offered by a project at the Friday Institute targeted at K-12 educators, administrators and education faculty. 

Aug 8, 2012

Countdown to Packapalooza

Excitement is building as people across campus prepare for Packapalooza, an all-day festival on Hillsborough Street honoring NC State's 125th anniversary. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 18. 

Aug 8, 2012

First-Ever National Survey on Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Shows Mixed Support

Researchers from North Carolina State University have conducted the first nationally representative survey in the United States to gauge public opinion on the use of genetic manipulations to drive down mosquito populations and related diseases. While public support varies, depending on how the mosquitoes are characterized, a plurality opposes the effort when potential risks are… 

Aug 8, 2012

Welcome Back, Pack!

Summer is winding down, and North Carolina State University has an impressive slate of events to welcome both returning students and a new Wolfpack freshman class. NC State’s fall semester begins Thursday, Aug. 16. 

Aug 7, 2012

Bound for the BookBot

The new Hunt Library is an architectural and technological wonder. In fact, it only seems to be missing one thing: books. See how students and staff are taking care of that last little detail. 

Aug 6, 2012

Design Camp Dives Into Olympic Themes

London's Olympic Games inspired students participating in this summer's Design Camp in the College of Design. Take a look behind the scenes. 

Aug 3, 2012

Geological Changes Spurred Dino Diversity

New duck-billed and horned dinosaur species in western North America evolved at a blistering pace between 70 and 80 million years ago – blistering by evolutionary standards, of course, which means that new species appeared over spans of hundreds of thousands of years rather than millions of years. Later this species growth appears to weaken,… 

Aug 2, 2012

The Pointe of It

Practice and persistence are paying off for Sarah Egan Warren, who has returned to the ballet lessons she abandoned at age 12. 

Aug 2, 2012

Firefighter Suits Can Take the Heat

Heat-resistant firefighter suits developed through an industry partnership with the College of Textiles are now keeping campus first responders safer on the job. 

Aug 2, 2012

Olympic Physics: The Pole Vault

Editor’s Note: The summer Olympics draw viewers to sports that they otherwise ignore. We marvel as athletes ranging from divers to pole vaulters turn power and speed into athletic artistry. Speed (velocity) and power (force) are also key elements in physics. This is the fourth in a series of guest posts by Dr. Larry Silverberg,…