March 2013

Mar 29, 2013

Study Finds Heat Key Factor In Population Growth Of Some Urban Insect Pests

New research from North Carolina State University finds that higher temperatures found in urban environments are a key contributor to higher populations of insect pests called scale insects – indicating that an increase in temperatures associated with global climate change could lead to a significant increase in scale insect populations. 

Mar 28, 2013

Video Game at the Hunt Library

A group of computer science and design students at NC State designed a video game to show off the technology in the new Hunt Library. 

Mar 28, 2013

Hunt Library Dedication April 3

Be sure to drop by the Hunt Library on Wednesday, April 3, and be part of NC State history. The university will show off the new high-tech facility with a formal dedication ceremony and reception. 

Mar 27, 2013

Give a Shout Out to Staff

The Staff Senate has implemented a new program, "Give a Shout Out to Staff,” to recognize staff members who make NC State a great place to work . 

Mar 27, 2013

International Seed Grants Awarded

Seven faculty members will receive funds through the Internationalization Seed Grant program this year. 

Mar 25, 2013

Radiation Detection for the Smartphone Era

Add radiation detection to the list of tasks your smartphone can handle, thanks to senior nuclear engineering major Mark Delgado. 

Mar 25, 2013

Free Event on Big Data

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend an informational program on big data analytics next month. 

Mar 25, 2013

Fitness Winners Shape Up

Winners of our fitness contest rallied together to lose weight, lower blood pressures and become hooked on exercise. Check out their progress. 

Mar 22, 2013

Outdoor Education Helps Minority Students Close Gap in Environmental Literacy

Environmental education programs that took middle school students outdoors to learn helped minority students close a gap in environmental literacy, according to research from North Carolina State University. The study, published March 22 in PLOS ONE, showed that time outdoors seemed to impact African-American and Hispanic students more than Caucasian students, improving minority students’ ecological… 

Mar 22, 2013

Green Housekeeping

The use of green cleaning products at NC State saves money while protecting the environment. 

Mar 21, 2013

Faculty Feedback Needed

Faculty members are invited to learn more about and discuss the plan to strengthen critical and creative thinking in undergraduate education at NC State. 

Mar 20, 2013

Wolfpack Pep Talk

Channel your inner wolf: an inspirational message for the Wolfpack. 

Mar 20, 2013

Global Expo April 11

The Global Engagement Exposition will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the University Club. 

Mar 20, 2013

NC State Hunt Library Dedication Slated for April 3

North Carolina State University invites members of the media to experience firsthand the most innovative, collaborative and technologically advanced library on the planet. The new Hunt Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus will be officially dedicated at a public event hosted by Chancellor Randy Woodson on April 3. Hunt Library is named in honor of former… 

Mar 20, 2013

Plaques Mark Hallowed Places

Historical markers have been installed at some of NC State's hallowed places as part of the university's 125th anniversary celebration.