March 2014

Mar 12, 2014

Bucking Conventional Wisdom, Researchers Find Black Sea Bass Tougher Than Expected

In a new study, fisheries researchers from North Carolina State University found that black sea bass (Centropristis striata) can usually survive the physical trauma that results from being hauled up from deep water then released at the surface. The finding is part of a larger study of the fish’s mortality rate, which will inform stock… 

Mar 11, 2014

Lignin Breakthroughs Serve as GPS for Plant Research

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed the equivalent of GPS directions for future plant scientists to understand how plants adapt to the environment and to improve plants’ productivity and biofuel potential. Two articles published March 11 in The Plant Cell offer a step-by-step approach for studying plant traits, drawing on comprehensive, quantitative research… 

Mar 11, 2014

CED, Jenkins Soar in Rankings

Graduate programs in business and education post huge gains in reputation on the U.S. News list of top graduate schools. See where they rank. 

Mar 11, 2014

New Technique Uses ATP as Trigger for Targeted Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery

Biomedical engineering researchers have developed a new technique that uses adenosine-5’-triphosphate (ATP), the so-called “energy molecule,” to trigger the release of anti-cancer drugs directly into cancer cells. Early laboratory tests show it increases the effectiveness of drugs targeting breast cancer. The technique was developed by researchers at North Carolina State University and the University of… 

Mar 11, 2014

NC State Experts Can Address Midterm Election Issues

Experts from North Carolina State University can offer insight into key issues facing House and Senate candidates in the 2014 midterm elections, including issues relating to race, gender, and the economy. 

Mar 10, 2014

$3 Million Gift to NC State University Seeds Rural Student Access Initiative

Chancellor Randy Woodson announced today a $3 million gift that will start the “Farm to Philanthropy” program designed to expand rural students’ access to an NC State University education. The gift from Dr. Joseph K. and Deborah Kapp Gordon of Raleigh to the university’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will support a number of initiatives… 

Mar 10, 2014

Dietitian Wins Top Award

The North Carolina Dietetic Association honored NC State dietitian Lisa Eberhart as Outstanding Dietitian of the Year at its annual meeting Friday in Charlotte. 

Mar 6, 2014

Joab Thomas’ Campus Visit

NC State welcomed former Chancellor Joab Thomas to campus in 2009 for the dedication of Thomas Hall, named in his honor. 

Mar 6, 2014

Green Brick Nominations Open

Know a person or organization on campus that has helped make NC State, the community or the world more sustainable? Nominate them for a Green Brick Award. 

Mar 6, 2014

Crowd Funding for Better LEDs

A chemistry professor taps crowd funding to pay for research in LED technology. Find out how you can help underwrite the next generation TV screen. 

Mar 6, 2014

Hero Recalls Off-Duty Rescue

NC State police officer Eva Telles received the Governor's Award for Excellence last fall for saving a life. Bravery and quick thinking are part of the job, she says. 

Mar 6, 2014

High Praise for a ‘Hidden Gem’

The Jenkins MBA program gets fan mail from a social networking site. Read Poets & Quants' feature on NC State's innovative management degree. 

Mar 6, 2014

Plan Now for Engagement Conference

Don't miss the opportunity to submit a proposal or a video for this fall's Engagement Scholarship Conference in Canada. 

Mar 6, 2014

Supporting Humanities, Social Sciences

Join an effort to ensure that the humanities and social sciences remain a strong and vital component of society. Friday's "Heart of the Matter" event includes leaders from across the state. 

Mar 6, 2014

Poole Player a Basketball Standout

Basketball forward and business major Kody Burke scores on the court and in the classroom. Meet NC State's three-time Academic All-American.