2014

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. 

Sep 9, 2014

Researchers Advance Artificial Intelligence for Player Goal Prediction in Gaming

NC State researchers have developed artificial intelligence software that is significantly better than any previous technology at predicting what goal a player is trying to achieve in a video game. The work holds promise for helping game developers design new ways of improving the gameplay experience. 

Sep 8, 2014

CALS Department Renamed

As a result of the reorganization of cooperative extension, the academic department that formerly housed youth development programs has a new name. 

Sep 8, 2014

Helping Keep School Lunches Safe

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Ellen Thomas, a Ph.D candidate in NC State’s Department of Food Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. This post also appears on the food safety blog barfblog.com. In 2006, an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak associated with bagged spinach resulted in 205 illnesses and three deaths. Investigators cited many factors, including… 

Sep 4, 2014

Ag Day Celebrates State’s Top Industry

Don't miss the annual celebration of NC State’s agricultural heritage. The festivities begin Friday with a private screening of “Farmland” and continue Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. 

Sep 4, 2014

Jenkins Online MBA Breaks Into Top 20

NC State's online MBA cracks the top 20 on a prestigious list of programs offered at the nation's most respected business schools. 

Sep 4, 2014

Titania-Based Material Holds Promise as New Insulator for Superconductors

Research shows that a type of modified titania, or titanium dioxide, holds promise as an electrical insulator for superconducting magnets, allowing heat to dissipate while preserving the electrical paths along which current flows.