2015

Dec 2, 2015

Liquid Metal ‘Nano-Terminators’ Target Cancer Cells

Researchers have developed a new drug delivery technique that uses a biodegradable liquid metal to target cancer cells. The liquid metal drug delivery method promises to boost the effect of cancer drugs. To date, the technique has only been tested in an animal model. 

Dec 1, 2015

5 Questions on Common Core With Lance Fusarelli

An in-depth study of how implementing the Common Core standards affected North Carolina teachers sheds light on the challenges of putting new educational standards in place. 

Dec 1, 2015

Bookstores’ Finals Madness Is Friday

The annual Finals Madness Sale will be on Friday at the Wolfpack Outfitters in Talley Student Union and at the Pack Shop at Wolf Ridge Apartments. Most merchandise is up to 40 percent off regular price. 

Dec 1, 2015

Love of Books Inspires Giving

For College of Education staff member Patty Fields, giving to the NC State Libraries is a way to pay forward her love of books. 

Dec 1, 2015

Holiday Open House at The Point

All staff and faculty are invited to The Point from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, for Chancellor Randy Woodson's annual Holiday Open House. 

Dec 1, 2015

Researchers Confirm Original Blood Vessels in 80 Million-Year-Old Fossil

Researchers confirm that blood vessel-like structures in an 80 million-year-old hadrosaur fossil are original blood vessels, not biofilms or other contaminants. 

Dec 1, 2015

Trap-jaw Ants Exhibit Previously Unseen Jumping Behavior

A species of trap-jaw ant has been found to exhibit a previously unseen jumping behavior, using its legs rather than its powerful jaws. The discovery makes this species, Odontomachus rixosus, the only species of ant that can jump with either its legs or its mandibles. 

Nov 30, 2015

NC State Names Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Scott Douglass takes the reins of NC State's Office of Finance and Administration. 

Nov 30, 2015

Study: Kids From High Socioeconomic Background More Likely to Rely on Parental Help as Young Adults

A recent study finds that more than 40 percent of young adults no longer live with their parents, but still receive at least some financial support from mom and dad – and this is particularly true for grown children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Nov 30, 2015

Researchers Find New Phase of Carbon, Make Diamond at Room Temperature

NC State researchers have discovered a new phase of solid carbon, called Q-carbon, which is distinct from the known phases of graphite and diamond. They have also developed a technique for using Q-carbon to make diamond-related structures at room temperature and at ambient atmospheric pressure in air. 

Nov 23, 2015

NC State Statistician Wilson Named AAAS Fellow

Statistics professor Alyson Wilson has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). 

Nov 19, 2015

Two-Day Emergency Exercise

A emergency exercise called "Operation Red Rail II" will simulate a train derailment Tuesday on campus. Traffic, classes and university services will not be disrupted, but federal, state and local emergency personnel will be on campus during the event. 

Nov 19, 2015

Real-World Entrepreneurs

At downtown's HQ Raleigh, NC State Poole College of Management students work with real-world entrepreneurs and learn what it takes to launch successful startups. 

Nov 19, 2015

Hollingshead Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence

DASA chief of staff Justine Hollingshead is honored for her efforts to help the campus and community come together in the aftermath of a tragedy. 

Nov 19, 2015

Are People Inherently Good or Bad at Learning New Tech? Your Opinion Matters

If you think people are inherently good or bad at learning how to use new technology, odds are good that it’s harder for you to learn how to use new technology.