2015

Jan 29, 2015

Site Tracks NC State ‘Stats and Strengths’

Stay up to date on NC State's key accomplishments and milestones. Check out 'Stats and Strengths' for the latest information on advances in research, academics, service, fundraising and more. 

Jan 29, 2015

Lab Grades Green Building Potential

Nelson Hall becomes a living lab for sustainability education as students evaluate the building for LEED certification. 

Jan 29, 2015

What Google Fiber May Mean for North Carolina, NC State and R&D

NC State experts discuss what Google Fiber may mean for research and economic development in the Triangle region and at NC State. 

Jan 29, 2015

Uneventful Test Flight in Exciting Field

NC State's NextGen Air Transportation institute demonstrates its new test plane for researchers, media and industry partners. 

Jan 29, 2015

In Memoriam: Jonathan Ocko

Professor Jonathan Ocko, head of the history department, died Jan. 22. He was 68. 

Jan 29, 2015

Big W!N for TH!NK

An initiative to boost students' creative and critical thinking skills helps NC State secure a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation, proving that it pays to TH!NK and do. 

Jan 23, 2015

New Technique Helps Probe Performance of Organic Solar Cell Materials

Researchers have developed a way to determine the role that a material’s structure has on the efficiency of organic solar cells, which are candidates for low-cost, next generation solar power. The finding will help guide future research and development efforts. 

Jan 21, 2015

Sign Up for University Standing Committees

The University Standing Committee Preference Survey is available online now through Feb. 2. 

Jan 21, 2015

Help Gottfried Help The V Foundation

Current NC State men's basketball coach Mark Gottfried is participating in the Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge, in hopes of raising money to benefit the late Jim Valvano. Fans can vote once a day to help Gottfried raise $100,000 for The V Foundation. 

Jan 21, 2015

Make It a Pack-N-Roll Marathon

NC State-affiliated musical groups and bands can now apply to perform at the second-annual Rock-N-Roll Raleigh marathon and half marathon, which will be run on April 12 on or near NC State's campus. Up to 40 bands will be selected. 

Jan 21, 2015

General Tapped to Lead PowerAmerica

Nick Justice, a retired major general with more than four decades of leadership experience, takes command at PowerAmerica, NC State's advanced manufacturing institute. 

Jan 21, 2015

Top Award for Veterinary Pharmacist

NC State's Gigi Davidson has received the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention's highest honor in recognition of her volunteer service to the organization. 

Jan 20, 2015

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Helen Huang

Meet Helen Huang, a biomedical engineer whose work aims to improve the quality of life of people with physical disabilities. 

Jan 20, 2015

Wearable Sensor Smooths Path to Long-Term EKG, EMG Monitoring

Researchers have developed a wearable sensor that uses silver nanowires to monitor electrophysiological signals. The sensor is as accurate as the “wet electrode” sensors used in hospitals for EKGs and EMGs, but can be used for long-term monitoring and is more accurate than existing sensors when a patient is moving. 

Jan 16, 2015

Chancellor Thanks Ross for Leadership

Chancellor Randy Woodson applauds the service of UNC system President Tom Ross, who is stepping down next January. The chancellor says he anticipates a smooth transition as Ross completes his tenure and the system prepares to welcome a new chief executive.