May 2014

May 9, 2014

Career-Ready

The 2014 graduates left NC State with more than 5,200 degrees -- and career-ready skills that put them on the road to prosperity. 

May 8, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Alison Moyer

Editor’s note: This post comes from Alison Moyer, a Ph.D. student in paleontology at NC State. The post is part of an ongoing series that we hope will highlight the diversity of researchers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The series is inspired by the This Is What A Scientist Looks Like site. I’m Alison Moyer,… 

May 8, 2014

Farmers Skeptical About Validity of Climate Change

The recently released National Climate Assessment, reported by a team of 300 experts, including a panel from the National Academy of Sciences, asserts that climate change is already impacting the United States, and that the warming of the past 50 years is “primarily due to human-induced emissions of heat-trapping gases.” Ask American farmers about climate… 

May 8, 2014

Research Targets Science Lovers

Science educator Gail Jones says schools can do a better job turning science enthusiasts into science majors. Her research looks at what keeps hobbyists from pursuing STEM careers. 

May 7, 2014

A Research Treasure Trove

A decades-old resource -- the Eastman Chemical Company's Max A. Weaver Dye Library -- could unlock research breakthroughs in sustainable energy, cancer treatment, forensics and more. And it now lives at NC State. 

May 7, 2014

Prof’s Pioneering Work Hailed

Thirty years after she penned a groundbreaking research paper that launched an entirely new academic field, Carolyn Miller is back in the spotlight. The journal Composition Forum dedicates its November issue to examining the impact of her innovative ideas. 

May 7, 2014

Arts Champion Alex Miller Retiring

For three decades, Alex Miller has built a framework of support for the arts on campus, from the creation of ARTS NC STATE to the renovation of Thompson Hall. The visionary vice provost retires in July. 

May 7, 2014

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 10

North Carolina State University will confer degrees on more than 5,200 graduating students during its spring commencement exercise, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10, in the PNC Arena in Raleigh. Media coverage is invited. During the ceremony, Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer 5,211 degrees – 89 associate’s, 3,531 bachelor’s, 1,333 master’s, 177 doctoral and… 

May 7, 2014

NC State’s Standout Scholars

From charting the evolution of galaxies to building the next generation of synthetic molecules, NC State's undergraduate researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges facing society. Meet four of the university's most accomplished young scholars. 

May 7, 2014

State Mandates More Budget Cuts

April's one-month budget reversion has been extended through the end of the fiscal year, resulting in another $6 million in cuts for NC State. 

May 7, 2014

Big Haul of Global Scholarships

NC State scored an impressive number of international scholarships and fellowships this year, including four Fulbright scholarships. Here's the full list of winners. 

May 6, 2014

What Makes Spider-Man’s Web So Strong?

Spider-Man’s webs are pretty impressive, capable of supporting Spidey’s weight as he swings through New York, trapping super-villains and even suspending cars above city streets. What are they made of? And how are they made? Spider webs are notoriously strong, with spider silk reported as having a tensile strength of up to 1.75 gigapascals (GPa),… 

May 6, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Lori Foster Thompson

Editor’s note: This post comes from Lori Foster Thompson, a professor of psychology at NC State. The post is part of an ongoing series that we hope will highlight the diversity of researchers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The series is inspired by the This Is What A Scientist Looks Like site. My name is… 

May 5, 2014

Dogs, Technology and the Future of Disaster Response

Imagine a team of humans, dogs, robots and drones swooping onto the scene in the aftermath of a disaster and working together to find and rescue anyone trapped in collapsed buildings. That’s the goal of a team of researchers from around the United States working on what they call the Smart Emergency Response System (SERS).… 

May 5, 2014

Study: Game Developers Say Success Hinges on More Than Just Programming Skills

Aspiring game developers may want to bone up on their interpersonal skills. A forthcoming study from North Carolina State University and Microsoft Research finds that game developers need a suite of non-programming skills – including communication skills – that are considered less important in other fields of software development.