2016

Aug 3, 2016

Move-In to Impact Traffic, Parking

Campus welcomes students moving in for the fall semester next week. To avoid traffic and parking issues, check out some helpful information from NC State Transportation. And yes, that was a quick summer. 

Aug 3, 2016

Passports Now Available at NC State

A journey of a thousand miles begins at the passport services office in the Witherspoon Student Center. You can thank our friends in International Affairs for this new campus service. 

Aug 3, 2016

Research Associates Some Pesticides With Respiratory Wheeze in Farmers

New research connects several pesticides commonly used by farmers with both allergic and non-allergic wheeze, which can be a sensitive marker for early airway problems. 

Aug 3, 2016

Forensic Research Finds Bone Density Affects Size of Bullet Holes

NC State research finds that the density of bones in the skull affects the size of bullet holes in the skull. The finding is useful for law enforcement officials and medical examiners seeking to identify the caliber of firearms that have been used to commit murder. 

Aug 3, 2016

Good Attitudes About Aging Help Seniors Handle Stress

New research from NC State finds that having a positive attitude about aging makes older adults more resilient when faced with stressful situations. 

Aug 2, 2016

Writers Make Top Sci-Fi, Fantasy List

Five writers from NC State’s MFA in creative writing program are recognized for their work in science fiction and fantasy. 

Aug 2, 2016

Troubled Past Prompts Public Service

Four years after arriving in Raleigh homeless and addicted to heroin, Jesse Bennett is clean and sober. Learn how he’s helping others as he works toward a social work degree at NC State. 

Aug 2, 2016

NC State to Form NSF-Funded Center for Advanced Electronics Through Machine Learning With UIUC and Georgia Tech

The new center will speed up the design and verification of microelectronic circuits and systems, reducing development costs and time-to-market for manufacturers of microelectronic products, especially integrated circuits. 

Aug 2, 2016

Steering Students to Success

Jeff Joines uses hands-on classroom exercises to help students navigate the complex field of textile engineering, chemistry and science. Join us for a behind-the-scenes visit with this enthusiastic, award-winning teacher. 

Aug 2, 2016

Exploring Belief in an Animal Afterlife

Do all dogs go to heaven? Researchers say the answer has more to do with you than your animal. 

Aug 1, 2016

Study: Bioenergy Decisions Involve Wildlife Habitat and Land Use Trade-offs

New research finds that choosing how to meet bioenergy goals means making trade-offs about which wildlife species and ecosystems will be most impacted. 

Aug 1, 2016

Olympic Dreams in Sight

Five NC State students travel to Rio de Janeiro to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Find out what drives these dedicated athletes to go for the gold. 

Aug 1, 2016

A Mountain of a Mystery

New methods allow geologists to create a picture of what the Hangay Dome looked like when first formed – and give them a more dependable way to uncover its history and age. 

Aug 1, 2016

Space, Bees and Cancer: Announcing the Research Image Winners

Simulating the aftermath of an exploding star. Capturing a bee in mid-flight. Tracking how cancer cells move through the blood stream. These are the images that captured first place in NC State’s first Research Image Contest. 

Jul 27, 2016

Volunteer for Packapalooza 2016

Packapalooza 2016 is just around the corner and, as always, the welcome-week community festival on Hillsborough Street needs hundreds of volunteers throughout the day. Sign up for a shift and enjoy celebrating all things Wolfpack on Aug. 20.