2014

May 1, 2014

Lange: Stay the Course on Clusters

In an address at the Hunt Library, Duke Provost Peter Lange praises NC State's new interdisciplinary faculty clusters and urges the university to remain committed to the innovative effort. 

May 1, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Ezinne Achinivu

Editor’s note: This post comes from Ezinne Achinivu, who recently completed her Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering at NC State. The post is part of 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… 

Apr 30, 2014

DELTA Introduces Desktop Recorder

DELTA puts a powerful video recording system right on your desktop. Learn how My Mediasite makes it easier to record, distribute and track instructional content. 

Apr 30, 2014

Newell Wins Amaury Talbot Prize

An NC State anthropologist is honored for penning the top book in the field of African anthropology in 2012. 

Apr 30, 2014

Postdoc Research Symposium May 13

Learn about more than 70 innovative research projects in a wide range of fields at the third annual Postdoctoral Research Symposium. 

Apr 30, 2014

Sustainability Efforts Lauded

NC State is fast gaining a reputation for environmental stewardship. Find out about the university's award-winning efforts, from food service to crop science. 

Apr 30, 2014

OIT Warns: Browsers Beware

The Office of Information Technology says Microsoft and Adobe have discovered security bugs in their products that could allow hackers to remotely gain access to a user’s computer. Find out what to do to protect your computer. 

Apr 30, 2014

Teaching Awards Announced

NC State presents its top teaching awards for the year. See who made the list for excellence and innovation in teaching. 

Apr 30, 2014

What We Know (and Don’t Know) About Vitamins, Diet and Health

Here’s the short version: your kid probably doesn’t need a daily vitamin, and there is no magic ingredient in food that will keep you healthy. When I told folks that I was going to start writing a series of posts that addressed scientific questions about food, I was inundated with questions people wanted me to… 

Apr 30, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Heather Patisaul

Editor’s note: This post comes from Heather Patisaul, an associate professor of biology at NC State.The post is part of 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. I am Heather Patisaul,… 

Apr 29, 2014

Bear Found Near Bostian

A peaceful morning turns weird on campus with the discovery of a dead bear outside of Bostian Hall. 

Apr 29, 2014

Howling Robots: One Student’s Path From the Classroom to the Theme Park

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Tim Peeler, who writes for NC State University Communications. Now that she’s the co-creator of a robotic wolf, Michelle Phillips’ career path into the field of animatronics seems obvious. But that wasn’t always the case. Phillips had only been at NC State for a couple of semesters when she… 

Apr 29, 2014

Study Highlights Importance of Parents Talking to Kids About Money

A new study from North Carolina State University and the University of Texas finds that children pay close attention to issues related to money, and that parents should make an effort to talk with their children to ensure that kids don’t develop misconceptions about finance. 

Apr 28, 2014

Hunt Is Home to Animatronic Wolf

Using 3-D scanning technology, computer-aided design software and good old-fashioned elbow grease, two engineering students create a capstone project for the ages: an animatronic timber wolf for the high-tech Hunt Library. 

Apr 28, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Liliana Velásquez Montoya

Editor’s note: This post comes from Liliana Velásquez Montoya, a Ph.D. student in civil engineering at NC State.The post is part of 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. I came…