2014

Aug 28, 2014

Cities as a Glimpse of the Future

How researchers learned that cities may serve as a crystal ball for the impact of climate change on an important insect pest. 

Aug 27, 2014

Redesign Enhances NC State Website

Take a peek behind the redesign of the NC State website, a mobile-friendly facelift that merges the university's main news channels, introduces a new navigational structure and puts social media tools at your fingertips. 

Aug 27, 2014

Playing Defense Against Heat

The athletics department makes plans to help fans cope with the hot, muggy conditions expected for Saturday’s opener against Georgia Southern at Carter-Finley Stadium. 

Aug 27, 2014

Three Things You Didn’t Know About the Arachnids That Live on Your Face

Right now, in the general vicinity of your nose, there are at least two species of microscopic mites living in your pores. Scientists have just published a study about these little-known mites. 

Aug 27, 2014

Museum Specimens, Modern Cities Show How an Insect Pest Will Respond to Climate Change

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that century-old museum specimens hold clues to how global climate change will affect a common insect pest that can weaken and kill trees – and the news is not good. 

Aug 26, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Joel Ducoste

Engineering professor Joel Ducoste, who works to keep drinking water clean and safe, describes how his lifelong passion for discovery has fueled his research around the world. 

Aug 25, 2014

Packapalooza 2014

Packapalooza brought 55,000 people to Hillsborough Street. See how NC State rocked in the new school year. 

Aug 25, 2014

Summary of Policy Changes

Guidelines on parking, deferred compensation and instructor qualifications were among a host of policies recently revised by the university. Read a summary of the changes. 

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.