June 2013

Jun 13, 2013

‘River Rats’ Remember ’68 Series

Members of the Wolfpack's celebrated 1968 baseball team remember their days of glory as they watch a new generation follow in their footsteps. 

Jun 13, 2013

Nat’l Awards for Communications

The team responsible for promoting NC State to the world brought home top honors this year in TV, Web, advertising and marketing. Find out how they help NC State shine. 

Jun 13, 2013

Light-Carved ‘Nano-Volcanoes’ Hold Promise for Drug Delivery

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a method for creating “nano-volcanoes” by shining various colors of light through a nanoscale “crystal ball” made of a synthetic polymer. These nano-volcanoes can store precise amounts of other materials and hold promise for new drug-delivery technologies. 

Jun 10, 2013

NC State at the College World Series

The NC State baseball team has been on a whirlwind trip to Omaha for the College World Series. After a 17-inning marathon win closed the super-regional, the Series has brought a nail-biting loss to UCLA and a double-dip with arch-rival UNC. 

Jun 10, 2013

Hairpin Turn: Micro-RNA Plays Role in Wood Formation

For more than a decade, scientists have suspected that hairpin-shaped chains of micro-RNA regulate wood formation inside plant cells. Now, scientists at NC State University have found the first example and mapped out key relationships that control the process. The research, published online in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences the week of June 10, describes… 

Jun 10, 2013

Treatment of Mental Illness Lowers Arrest Rates, Saves Money

Research from North Carolina State University, RTI International (RTI) and the University of South Florida shows that outpatient treatment of mental illness significantly reduces arrest rates for people with mental health problems and saves taxpayers money. 

Jun 7, 2013

A Culture of Innovation

From lab to lecture hall, NC State is an innovation ecosystem. 

Jun 6, 2013

How to Keep Fresh Fruits and Veggies From Going AWOL

Keeping fruits and vegetables fresh while shipping them halfway around the planet presents logistical challenges that even the U.S. military can’t solve. Now NC State is working with the Army to infuse protein powders and flours with healthy chemicals extracted from fruits and vegetables to provide nutritious – and tasty – meals for soldiers thousands of… 

Jun 6, 2013

Technology Courses Offered

Summer is here and DELTA will be offering many opportunities over the next few months to help you learn more about teaching and learning with technology. 

Jun 6, 2013

Penick Honored for Science Education

Professor emeritus John E. Penick was honored for his national leadership in science education by the National Science Teachers Association. 

Jun 6, 2013

Three Shows at TheatreFest

Enjoy three shows this month at Summer TheatreFest in Thompson Hall. 

Jun 5, 2013

Donor Efforts a Howling Success

NC State's dramatic improvement in fundraising drew national attention last week. Find out what's driving the momentum to attract donor dollars. 

Jun 4, 2013

Poole Program Scores Big

The supply chain concentration in the Poole College of Management ranks among the top-10 undergraduate programs in the nation. It's another big honor for a fast-moving college. 

Jun 4, 2013

You Say Tomato, I Say Soda. Or Is it Pop?

Here’s a nifty new way of looking at some old regional differences in dialect. NC State graduate student Joshua Katz was looking for an idea for his end-of-year statistics project, when he came across interesting linguistics data from Dr. Bert Vaux of Cambridge University. Vaux had collected data on regional dialects in the U.S. via a… 

Jun 3, 2013

That Four-Leaf Clover You Found May Not Be a Four-Leaf Clover

Are four-leaf clovers becoming more common? That was the question put to me by a reader recently. Apparently her kids are finding four-leaf clovers on a daily basis as they walk home from school. What gives? While it is possible that her children are simply amazing four-leaf clover finders, it’s more likely that the “four-leaf…