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Feb 21, 2013

Researchers ‘Nanoweld’ by Applying Light to Aligned Nanorods in Solid Materials

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a way to melt or “weld” specific portions of polymers by embedding aligned nanoparticles within the materials. Their technique, which melts fibers along a chosen direction within a material, may lead to stronger, more resilient nanofibers and materials. Physicists Jason Bochinski and Laura Clarke, with materials scientist… 

Feb 21, 2013

Leading the Way

It's been more than five years since either Dr. Lawrence M. Clark or Dr. Augustus M. Witherspoon served in the NC State administration. Their impact endures, even in their absence. 

Feb 21, 2013

Talkin’ ‘Bout Regeneration

Incontinence. It’s one of those embarrassing topics we try to ignore, alluding to it only via delicately worded Depends commercials or drug advertisements featuring people made entirely out of plumbing. But it is a problem, and not just for people. In fact, urinary incontinence is an issue in almost 20 percent of spayed female dogs,… 
Camera on tripod.

Feb 21, 2013

Get the News, Share the News

From Forbes to Fox, NC State is in the news every day. Sign up to get a daily email with links to some of the top media hits. Then share the news on social media to help build NC State's reputation. 

Feb 20, 2013

Controlling Fire Ants

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service has practical advice for controlling the red imported fire ant, which continues to infest the area. 
The bookbot at Hunt Library.

Feb 20, 2013

Chancellor Focuses on Future

As NC State approaches the end its 125th anniversary year, Chancellor Randy Woodson gives a nod to the past and faces the future in his 2012 annual report. 
old fashioned letter press with the word give.

Feb 20, 2013

Wolfpack Giving Gets the Gold

North Carolina's flagship universities helped lead the state's annual charity campaign to its first increase in fundraising in four years. See how NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill did it. 

Feb 20, 2013

Faculty Senate Accepting Nominations

The Faculty Senate is accepting nominations through Feb. 25. Take a moment to nominate a candidate, even yourself, to serve on this important board. 

Feb 20, 2013

Faculty Liaisons to Promote Diversity

Four faculty members have been selected to serve as faculty liaisons for 2012-13 by the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. They will spend the academic year promoting diversity and inclusion at the university. 
Dean Malecha in the kitchen he designed.

Feb 19, 2013

Pride of Place

The kitchen in the new chancellor's residence took top honors in a national home design competition, earning the distinction of "Room of the Year." The Bulletin visits with architect Marvin Malecha in the beautiful home. 

Feb 19, 2013

Program Nets Big Energy Savings

An NC State program to capture energy savings over the winter break netted North Carolina taxpayers more than $280,000. Learn how we did it. 
Students bring donations of food to the new food pantry.

Feb 19, 2013

Pantry Works to Feed the Pack

Enterprising students and employees have transformed concerns about food insecurity on campus into a grassroots solution. Join the Bulletin for a visit to NC State's new food pantry. 

Feb 19, 2013

Researchers Create Semiconductor ‘Nano-Shish-Kebabs’ With Potential for 3-D Technologies

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new type of nanoscale structure that resembles a “nano-shish-kebab,” consisting of multiple two-dimensional nanosheets that appear to be impaled upon a one-dimensional nanowire. However, the nanowire and nanosheets are actually a single, three-dimensional structure consisting of a seamless series of germanium sulfide (GeS) crystals. The structure… 

Feb 18, 2013

Researchers Coat Spinal Polymer Implants With Bioactive Film to Improve Bonding With Bone

Researchers from North Carolina State University have for the first time successfully coated polymer implants with a bioactive film. The discovery should improve the success rate of such implants – which are often used in spinal surgeries. 

Feb 17, 2013

Pioneer

Carl Koch, Kobe Steel Distinguished Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, was recently elected to the National Academy of Engineering.