2013

Jan 15, 2013

Researchers Create Flexible, Nanoscale ‘Bed of Nails’ for Possible Drug Delivery

Researchers at North Carolina State University have come up with a technique to embed needle-like carbon nanofibers in an elastic membrane, creating a flexible “bed of nails” on the nanoscale that opens the door to development of new drug-delivery systems. 

Jan 14, 2013

Illustration Course Brings Art to Science

Jennifer Landin’s popular biological illustration course teaches students with no prior art experience how to produce stunning and exceptionally detailed art. 

Jan 14, 2013

Lack of Protein Sp2 Disrupts Neuron Creation in Brain

A protein known as Sp2 is key to the proper creation of neurons from stem cells, according to researchers at North Carolina State University. Understanding how this protein works could enable scientists to “program” stem cells for regeneration, which has implications for neural therapies. Troy Ghashghaei and Jon Horowitz, both faculty in NC State’s Department of… 

Jan 14, 2013

Make Your Committee Choices Online

It's time to make your selections for NC State standing committees and administrative advisory committees. 

Jan 14, 2013

GLBT Survey to Measure Campus Climate

The GLBT Center is asking faculty, staff and students who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender to take an online survey measuring campus climate. 

Jan 14, 2013

Light Traffic Greets Gates

The early morning launch of the new traffic gates on Dan Allen Drive came off with nary a hitch. Expect to see improved on-time performance for the Wolfline buses and safer commutes for cyclists and pedestrians. 

Jan 11, 2013

Ambassador to Speak on Big Issues

Don’t miss Jim McLay, New Zealand’s ambassador to the United Nations, at two events sponsored by the School of Public and International Affairs. 

Jan 10, 2013

Free the Bulletin

The new Bulletin email has a more sophisticated look with lots of images and links, but it's been caught in some employees' spam folders. Spread the word to free the Bulletin. 

Jan 9, 2013

New Model for Shared Services

The drive to streamline finance and HR services on campus made a course correction this week. Find out how the new Business Operations Centers will be organized. 

Jan 9, 2013

In This Corner

It's a Pack fan's dream: Everett Case, Norm Sloan, Jim Valvano and Kay Yow, all in one place. This fall, it becomes a statuary reality. 

Jan 9, 2013

Exploring the Magic of ‘Life After Life’

This spring Jill McCorkle publishes her first novel in 17 years. Join us for a field trip to McCorkle's Hillsborough farm where she discusses her new book and how she balances her writing, family and teaching. 

Jan 8, 2013

Seminar on Paying Off Debt

The Staff Senate is sponsoring a free seminar that focuses on developing financial plans and strategies to address the two goals of having a plan for paying off debt, while also contributing to building personal wealth. 

Jan 8, 2013

Label Re-releases Waschka Concerto

A recording of NC State composer Rodney Waschka’s trumpet concerto, Winter Concerto, has just been re-released on the prestigious British label, Nimbus. 

Jan 8, 2013

Iyanla Vanzant Headlines MLK Event

One of the nation's most influential African Americans helps NC State celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The event is free to students, faculty and staff. 

Jan 8, 2013

A New Look for the Bulletin

To start the new year fresh, the Bulletin undergoes a facelift, getting some new features and functionality. View a photo gallery, watch a video, vote in a poll, find an event to attend, or just read the news of the week.