2014

Oct 22, 2014

NC State Program Addresses Shortage of Mental Health Professionals

North Carolina State University’s Department of Social Work is launching a new workforce program to recruit and train graduate students for careers in mental health and substance abuse treatment. 

Oct 21, 2014

Researchers Take Big-Data Approach to Estimate Range of Electric Vehicles

NC State researchers have developed new software that estimates how much farther electric vehicles can drive before needing to recharge. 

Oct 20, 2014

NC State Researchers Advance Genome Editing Technique

NC State researchers advance gene cut-and-replace technique. 

Oct 20, 2014

DeSimone Elected to All Three Branches of the National Academies

Joseph DeSimone has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine a U. S. scientist can receive. He was previously elected to the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Sciences. 

Oct 20, 2014

OIT Helps You Stay Safe in Cyber Space

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month so the helpful folks in the Office of Information Technology have launched a campaign to protect your devices and data from hackers. They're even offering prizes for a few lucky participants. 

Oct 20, 2014

Red-Collar Research

Thanks to the real-world ingenuity of NC State textile and engineering students, there’s a passel of elephants in South Africa who’ll find it impossible to forget which villages they’re supposed to avoid. 

Oct 17, 2014

Narayan Earns N.C.’s Top Science Award

Jay Narayan is recognized by the state of North Carolina for his groundbreaking work in materials science. Find out how his research is leading to the development of high-efficiency LEDs that will save energy, reduce greenhouse emissions and contribute to the nation’s energy independence. 

Oct 16, 2014

Strategic Planning Is Focus of Faculty Meeting

Strategic planning is the main topic at the upcoming general faculty meeting. Find out how well NC State is hitting its ambitious goals for student success, interdisciplinary research and scholarship, organizational excellence and global engagement. 

Oct 15, 2014

Process for Next Round of Faculty Clusters

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced a second call for faculty cluster proposals. This new proposal round will identify four to six additional clusters and fund approximately 15 to 20 new faculty lines. 

Oct 15, 2014

Prof to Discuss Chemical Substitutes

NC State toxicology professor David Dorman will discuss new methods for evaluating potentially safer chemical substitutes during a free Oct. 24 webinar. 

Oct 15, 2014

Attend Phi Beta Kappa Fall Meeting

Faculty and staff who have been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa are invited to attend the upcoming fall meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa Zeta of North Carolina Chapter. 

Oct 15, 2014

Legends Return for ‘Throwback’ Event

Join David Thompson, Tommy Burleson and a handful of other Wolfpack basketball legends for “Throwback with the Pack,” part of the annual tip-off for the men’s and women’s basketball seasons. 

Oct 15, 2014

Honorary Degree Nominations Sought

Members of the campus community are invited to nominate an individual to receive an honorary doctoral degree. 

Oct 15, 2014

NC State to Hold Open House for Prospective Students Saturday

Thousands of prospective students will find out how to join the Wolfpack during NC State's Open House this Saturday. 

Oct 15, 2014

Student: Banned Crop Could Benefit N.C.

Hemp produces more fiber per acre than cotton while using less water. Can a student organization restore the banned plant's good name?