August 2014

Aug 25, 2014

NC State Experts Can Discuss Back to School Topics

NC State education experts can offer insight on topics such as the future of the Common Core in North Carolina, along with practical advice for families. 

Aug 22, 2014

NC State Startup One of the Fastest Growing

An innovative company founded by two NC State food scientists lands near the top of the Inc. 5000 list of fast-growing companies. 

Aug 21, 2014

Technician Eliminates Friday Issue

NC State's student newspaper reduces frequency to four days a week in response to declining revenue and fees. 

Aug 21, 2014

Researchers Develop Models to Study Polyelectrolytes, Including DNA and RNA

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a novel and versatile modeling strategy to simulate polyelectrolyte systems. The model has applications for creating new materials as well as for studying polyelectrolytes, including DNA and RNA. “Our new technique allows us to model much larger and more complex polyelectrolyte systems, and to do so much… 

Aug 20, 2014

Have You Enrolled in Eduroam?

ComTech suggests the campus community enroll in a free, fully encrypted wireless service that makes it easy to seamlessly connect to the Internet on campus and on the road. 

Aug 20, 2014

Talley Pilots Composting Stations

NC State's student union is helping divert food waste from landfills with the introduction of two composting stations this fall. 

Aug 20, 2014

New Framework Would Facilitate Use of New Android Security Modules

Researchers have created a framework for the Android operating system that helps developers and users take advantage of new security tools. 

Aug 20, 2014

Historical Context and Insight on Events in Ferguson

Blair Kelley, a historian and civil rights scholar at NC State, can offer insight into the events unfolding in Ferguson. 

Aug 20, 2014

Research Paves Way for Cyborg Moth ‘Biobots’

New methods for electronically manipulating the flight muscles of moths could lead to the creation of remotely controlled “biobots.” 

Aug 19, 2014

Countdown to Packapalooza

Organizers of the third annual street fair at NC State have added another stage, created a smartphone app and set aside even more space for two new zones. 

Aug 19, 2014

Arts Season Delivers Eclectic Mix

The new arts season at NC State offers something for everyone: Broadway hits, a cappella jams, modern jazz and ancient Greek drama. Reserve your seats now. 

Aug 19, 2014

Scientists to Discuss GMOs, Farming

Join the discussion on the future of food in the 21st century as the authors of Tomorrow's Table explore the topic with NC State's Jennifer Kuzma and Fred Gould. 

Aug 19, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Colleen Doherty

Editor’s note: This post was written by Colleen Doherty, an assistant professor of molecular and structural biochemistry at NC State. The post is an entry in 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… 

Aug 18, 2014

Grand Opening: Innovation Hall

NC State celebrates the opening of the new home of the EI Garage and the Andy and Jane Albright Entrepreneurs Living and Learning Village on Centennial Campus. 

Aug 18, 2014

N.C. Colleges Worthy of Investment

Chancellor Randy Woodson, in an op-ed piece in Saturday's News & Observer, says North Carolina's public institutions are bucking the national trend in higher education investments.