October 2015

Oct 12, 2015

Online Tool Aims to Help Researchers Sift Through 15 Centuries of Data

Digital humanities scholars are launching a powerful new system to help researchers more quickly and accurately sift through hundreds of thousands of archives and articles related to materials dating from 450 A.D. to the 20th century. 

Oct 12, 2015

Dielectric Film Has Refractive Index Close to Air for Photonics Applications

Researchers have developed a dielectric film that has optical and electrical properties similar to air, but is strong enough to be incorporated into electronic and photonic devices – making them both more efficient and more mechanically stable. 

Oct 8, 2015

Professor Channels Passions Into Philanthropy

Chris Gould, NC State professor of physics, is a member of the university’s C.W. Dabney Lifetime Giving Society, R. Stanhope Pullen Society and Chancellor’s Circle. 

Oct 8, 2015

Top History Paper Examines Early Voting Rights Case

History student Micah Khater recounts the fascinating details of a Depression-era civil rights case in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Her groundbreaking work is named the best undergraduate history paper in the state. 

Oct 8, 2015

Diversity Ed Week Begins Sunday

NC State's sixth-annual Diversity Education Week begins on Sunday, featuring more than 35 events over six days. 

Oct 8, 2015

Poet’s Work Spans 40 Creative Years

Language professor Tom Feeny recently published his second collection of poetry. 

Oct 7, 2015

Cates Closed During Fall Break

Stay away from Cates Avenue this weekend. It will be closed for road repairs. 

Oct 7, 2015

Researchers Work on New Techniques for Creating High-Temperature Alloys

NC State is taking the lead in a new initiative aimed at addressing fundamental scientific questions that could lead to the development of so-called “entropy-stabilized alloys” that can withstand extremely high temperatures. 

Oct 5, 2015

5 Questions on School Choice With Anna Egalite

Education faculty member Anna Egalite previews her school voucher presentation in Washington, D.C. 

Oct 5, 2015

Woodson Unveils New Pack Perk

At his annual Fall Address Chancellor Randy Woodson announced a new scholarship program for the children of faculty and staff, a benefit of $2,000 per year for tuition and fees for employee dependents who qualify for and enroll at NC State. 

Oct 5, 2015

True Colors: Using Molecular Analysis to Clarify Dino Color Claims

Paleontologist Mary Schweitzer wants to see colleagues use of molecular analysis and other technologically advanced tools to confirm claims about dino color. 

Oct 2, 2015

Grad Student, Boren Fellow Seeks Answers to Youth Unemployment in Morocco

Throughout the Middle East and North Africa, youth unemployment rates are some of the highest in the world. In Morocco, NC State graduate student Mary Sloan wants to know why. 

Oct 2, 2015

Crowdfunding for A Place At The Table

A Place At The Table, a pay-as-you-can cafe on Hillsborough Street, is looking to raise $100,000 to pay for startup costs. The restaurant, the brainchild of NC State alumna Maggie Kane, hopes to open next summer. 

Oct 1, 2015

Educator, Drummer, Arts Advocate

Rich Holly, former dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Northern Illinois, is the new director of Arts NC State. 

Oct 1, 2015

Pack Football Hosts Ag(ua) Day

NC State's football team opens ACC play against Louisville on Saturday as CALS sponsors Ag Day for the third consecutive year. Will Hurricane Joaquin dampen the festivities?