2016

Oct 3, 2016

New Cost-Effective Silicon Carbide High Voltage Switch Created

A high-power switch developed by NC State engineers holds promise to be more efficient and more cost effective than existing switches. 

Oct 3, 2016

‘Nano-Kebab’ Fabric Breaks Down Chemical Warfare Agents

Researchers have created a fabric material containing nanoscale fibers that are capable of degrading chemical warfare agents. 

Sep 29, 2016

Food Additive Key to Environmentally Friendly, Efficient, Plastic Solar Cells

A common food additive helps researchers create a solar cell that can be manufactured without using environmentally hazardous chemicals. 

Sep 29, 2016

Older Adults No Slower Than Young Adults at Taking Control of Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

New research from NC State University finds that older adults have comparable response times to young adults when tasked with taking control of a semi-autonomous vehicle. 

Sep 28, 2016

CVM Researchers Study Rhinos

College of Veterinary Medicine colleagues Anthony Blikslager and Mathew Gerard went to Africa to study and help map the paranasal sinus anatomy of the white rhinoceros. 

Sep 28, 2016

Howl Back with Alumni Association

Join Chancellor Randy Woodson and Mr. and Ms. Wuf on Wednesday at Howl Back With Your Pack in celebration of the NC State Alumni Association's new branding efforts. The party will be from 6-8 p.m. at the Park Alumni Center. 

Sep 28, 2016

Sexton Promoted at Newly Named OTCNV

Kelly Sexton has been promoted from director to assistant vice chancellor for the newly named Office of Technology Commercialization and New Ventures (OTCNV), formerly known as the Office of Technology Transfer. 

Sep 28, 2016

Join the Staff Women’s Network

Talk about multitasking. The NC State Staff Women’s Network is ramping up its slate of social, service and professional development activities. Find out how to get involved. 

Sep 28, 2016

Get a Head Start on FAFSA

NC State staff and faculty submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for their children should be aware that the filing season begins on Oct. 1 this year. Learn more about how to submit information for federal aid. 

Sep 28, 2016

NC State Leads NSF Program to Train Future Leaders at Nexus of Big Data and Materials Science

NC State and NC Central are launching an NSF-funded program to create a new generation of scientists who work at the crossroads of big data and materials science. 

Sep 28, 2016

Study Finds Indie Rockers Face Business Communication Challenges

A new study finds indie rock musicians face significant business communication challenges, requiring them to develop skills that are probably not what they had in mind when they decided to make a career out of rock n’ roll. 

Sep 27, 2016

Coaches Corner Unveiled

On the same day that Reynolds Coliseum reopened, a student-led initiative to honor four accomplished basketball coaches with full-sized statues was unveiled in the breezeway between Reynolds Coliseum and the Talley Student Union. Everett Case, Norm Sloan, Jim Valvano and Kay Yow will stand guard and welcome students and visitors alike. 

Sep 27, 2016

NSF-funded Afterschool Program Powering Up in Durham

Middle school students in Durham will have time to explore electrical engineering and computer science as part of a 3-year, National Science Foundation project NC State is leading. 

Sep 27, 2016

Outrageous Heads Led to Outrageously Large Dinosaurs

Bling and big bods: theropod dinosaurs with bony crests, horns and knobs on their heads got bigger faster than their unornamented brethren. 

Sep 27, 2016

To the Stars

Since childhood, Christina Hammock Koch has wanted to be an astronaut. After following her own path, the NC State alumna has done it.