2016

Jul 14, 2016

Woodson Encourages Respectful Dialogue

After a week marked by violence and mourning across the nation, Chancellor Randy Woodson reaffirms the importance of diversity and dialogue at NC State. 

Jul 14, 2016

Study Suggests Trend Towards Research Article Dissertations

A new study by NC State's Graduate School finds that most doctoral dissertations at STEM institutions are more likely to be research article based. The findings will presented at the Council of Writing Program Administrators in Raleigh this week. 

Jul 14, 2016

Transportation Adds New Spaces, Initiatives

NC State Transportation has added several new options, including a new permit renewal system, a new electrical vehicle charging permit and more pay-by-space options for visitors around campus. 

Jul 13, 2016

A Different Kind of Field Work

Ft. Bragg’s 83rd Civil Affairs Battalion and NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine created a pilot program to train Civil Affairs soldiers and medics in some basic veterinary care for farm animals. 

Jul 12, 2016

Hess Earns Prestigious Baltes Award

Psychology professor Tom Hess will receive the Baltes Distinguished Research Achievement Award, the American Psychological Association's most prestigious award for research on adult development and aging. 

Jul 12, 2016

Study Finds Broad Range of ‘Independence’ for U.S. Young Adults

The idea of what it means to become “independent” has evolved significantly in recent generations, and new research from NC State finds that the concept of being either dependent or independent doesn’t apply to almost half of young adults in the United States. 

Jul 11, 2016

System Taps Howell to Lead External Affairs

Longtime administrator Kevin Howell has been named senior vice president for external affairs for the UNC System. The NC State alumnus leads a new division responsible for communications, state and federal government relations, and international, community and economic engagement. 

Jul 11, 2016

Researchers Develop Faster, Precise Silica Coating Process for Quantum Dot Nanorods

NC State researchers have fine-tuned a technique that enables them to apply precisely controlled silica coatings to quantum dot nanorods in a day – up to 21 times faster than previous methods. 

Jul 11, 2016

Here’s to Harrelson

For more than 50 years, Harrelson Hall has loomed over the Brickyard like a flying saucer on stilts. Now the campus says goodbye to NC State's best-known oddity. 

Jul 8, 2016

Unauthorized User Accesses NC State Email Account

A North Carolina State University email account was illegally accessed by an unauthorized person not associated with the university. 

Jul 8, 2016

Driving Toward More Efficient Solar Cells

NC State physicist Kenan Gundogdu was part of an international team that produced organic solar cells with fast charge separation and low voltage loss. 

Jul 7, 2016

Weekend Closure on Hillsborough

Hillsborough Street will close to one lane just beyond the Pullen Road traffic circle on Saturday and Sunday for utility work. 

Jul 7, 2016

Summer Water-Saving Tips

As we experience the hottest days of the year, a cool drink of water or a dip in the pool is always nice. But don't go crazy. Here are a few ways to keep water usage down during the dog days of summer. 

Jul 6, 2016

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Scott Vu

Scott Vu not only earned four degrees from NC State -- he also learned how to dance. 

Jul 5, 2016

Does Biomass Harvest Affect Wildlife?

Researchers counted mammals, reptiles and amphibians on clearcut loblolly plantation sites in Georgia and North Carolina to find out how removing woody debris affected wildlife.