2014

Jul 15, 2014

Cretaceous Cold Case No. 5: When Evidence Dries Up

This is the fifth post in a series called “Cretaceous Cold Cases” in which the science of taphonomy, or prehistoric forensics, is explained by fascinating cases from the files of Terry “Bucky” Gates, a research scientist with NC State and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. South Africa, 250 million years ago. The United States,145… 

Jul 10, 2014

Top Award for Economic Impact

A national education association names NC State an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. Find out how NC State earned the prestigious designation. 

Jul 10, 2014

NC State Designated ‘Innovation & Economic Prosperity University’ by APLU

In recognition of a strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today designated North Carolina State University as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University. The designation acknowledges universities working with public and private sector partners in their states and regions to support economic development through a variety of activities,… 

Jul 10, 2014

Five Receive Awards for Excellence

Five NC State staff members have received University Awards for Excellence for their exemplary efforts to serve the university and the community. 

Jul 10, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Nadia Singh

Editor’s note: This post was written by Nadia Singh, an assistant professor of biological sciences 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 Like site.… 

Jul 9, 2014

Centennial Welcomes Marriott Hotel

NC State has leased land on Centennial Campus for a new hotel and conference center under the Marriott Autograph Collection franchise. 

Jul 9, 2014

Hotel Planned for NC State’s Centennial Campus

NC State University today announced plans for the development of a privately managed hotel and conference facility on Centennial Campus that will operate under the Marriott Autograph Collection franchise. The new facility is expected to open with 155 rooms and 7,500 square feet of meeting space with potential expansion of up to an additional 75 rooms… 

Jul 9, 2014

National Awards for Outreach Efforts

NC State’s public relations team nabbed three national awards last month for excellence in marketing and Web communication. 

Jul 8, 2014

Senate Panel Pans Voting Decision

Students who want to take advantage of early voting will have to look off campus. A decision by the Board of Elections to drop early voting at NC State has drawn the ire of a faculty committee. 

Jul 8, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Xiaohui Gu

Editor’s note: This post was written by Xiaohui (Helen) Gu, an associate professor of computer science 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 Like… 

Jul 8, 2014

When Faced With Some Sugars, Bacteria Can Be Picky Eaters

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Minnesota have found for the first time that genetically identical strains of bacteria can respond very differently to the presence of sugars and other organic molecules in the environment, with some individual bacteria devouring the sugars and others ignoring it. 

Jul 7, 2014

Science and Cookies: Researchers Tap Into Citizen Science to Shed Light on Ant Diversity

Scientists from North Carolina State University and the University of Florida have combined cookies, citizen science and robust research methods to track the diversity of ant species across the United States, and are now collaborating with international partners to get a global perspective on how ants are moving and surviving in the modern world. 

Jul 3, 2014

NC State Experts Can Discuss Hurricane, Disaster Issues

As hurricane Arthur moves up the coast this weekend, media looking for information on a variety of hurricane topics can contact the following North Carolina State University experts: Storm Surge and Flood Prediction Marine meteorologist Dr. Lian Xie can discuss research on hurricane formation. Specifically, Xie can talk about hurricane climatology and seasonal prediction; storm… 

Jul 2, 2014

In Memoriam: William A. Smith Jr.

William Adams Smith Jr., a longtime industrial engineering professor who retired in 1998, died June 3 in Southern Pines from complications of dementia. He was 84. 

Jul 2, 2014

Inspired by Nature, Researchers Create Tougher Metal Materials

Drawing inspiration from the structure of bones and bamboo, researchers have found that by gradually changing the internal structure of metals they can make stronger, tougher materials that can be customized for a wide variety of applications – from body armor to automobile parts.