September 2014

Sep 15, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: De Anna Beasley

De Anna Beasley discusses her work as an insect ecologist, studying the effects of environmental stress on insect development and function. 

Sep 12, 2014

Wells Brings Creative Energy to GLBT Center

A former creative writing teacher takes the helm of NC State's center supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students and allies. Learn about her vision and values. 

Sep 12, 2014

The Night of the Elephants: Adventures of a Researcher in the Field

Scientists are more likely to have adventures than many people with more mundane jobs. Stephanie Schuttler is a good example. 

Sep 11, 2014

New Nanomedicine Improves Stem Cell Therapy

A new nanoparticle may help heart attack patients regenerate healthy heart tissue without using donated or processed stem cells. 

Sep 11, 2014

Corn Spots: Study Finds Important Genes in Defense Response

NC State researchers scour the corn genome to find top candidate genes that control an important defense response. 

Sep 11, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Erin Seekamp

Erin Seekamp discusses her work as a social scientist studying communities' ability to respond to climate change. 

Sep 11, 2014

Researchers Create World’s Largest DNA Origami

Researchers have created the world’s largest DNA origami, which are nanoscale constructions with applications ranging from biomedical research to nanoelectronics. 

Sep 11, 2014

Childhood Mentors Boost Career Success

Young people who have had mentors are more likely to find work early in their careers, putting them on a path to success. 

Sep 10, 2014

Dog Olympics Sept. 13

Pack up the pooch and head over to the 23rd annual Dog Olympics at the College of Veterinary Medicine this weekend. 

Sep 10, 2014

News Goes ‘Think and Do’

Now that you've had a few weeks to explore NC State's redesigned news site, you're invited to share your thoughts about the new "on brand" experience. 

Sep 10, 2014

Diaspora Tour Visits NC State

NC State hosts the U.S. State Dept.'s Diaspora tour, a recognition of the people who live outside of their native countries but maintain active connections with it. 

Sep 10, 2014

Hofmann Forest Update: Revised Agreement Enhances Sustainable Forestry Operations

Modified Hofmann Forest agreement enhances sustainable forestry operations on much of the property. 

Sep 10, 2014

Polarization Imaging Reveals New Views of Hunt Library, Insight Into Exciting Field of Research

These two photos of the James B. Hunt, Jr. Library use a false-color technique to reveal a characteristic of light called polarization. 

Sep 9, 2014

NC State Moves Into Top 100

NC State advances six spots on a popular ranking of national colleges and universities, earning recognition as a top value and a welcoming school for veterans and B students. 

Sep 9, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Miguel A. Acosta

Miguel Acosta discusses his research concerning the development and characterization of microfluidic devices to study cancer.