2016

Jun 24, 2016

A Legacy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

WebAssign, the company launched by late NC State physicist John Risley, has become a formidable innovator in customizable online instruction. 

Jun 24, 2016

The Fly Whisperer

Pioneering geneticist Trudy Mackay's work with fruit flies is influencing scientists around the world and leading to important discoveries. 

Jun 24, 2016

Researchers Devise New Tool to Measure Polarization of Light

NC State researchers have developed a new tool for detecting and measuring the polarization of light based on a single spatial sampling of the light, rather than the multiple samples required by previous technologies. 

Jun 23, 2016

No Mystery to TheatreFest’s Popularity

Whether you think Agatha Christie deserves sainthood or satire, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at TheatreFest 2016. See why critics are praising this year’s offering of music, manners and murder. 

Jun 23, 2016

Grants Boost NC State Research

NC State researchers scored grants from the University Global Partnership Network to advance work in efforts ranging from fighting drug-resistant pathogens to developing nanoscale electronics for radiation shielding. 

Jun 22, 2016

Makerspace Honored for Innovation

Makerspace at the D. H. Hill Library nabs an award from the Special Libraries Association in recognition of its innovative outreach efforts on campus. 

Jun 22, 2016

In Memoriam: Dorothy Dent Park

The president emeritus of the Park Foundation, which has left an indelible impact on NC State through its philanthropy, has died at the age of 103. 

Jun 22, 2016

Aquaponics on Display at Talley

Swing by the Talley Student Union this summer and check out a student-designed system of bins, pipes, fish and lettuce that showcases one of the state’s fastest-growing agriculture practices. 

Jun 22, 2016

Ratcliff Retiring in September

Terri Helmlinger Ratcliff, an acclaimed engineer who spearheads NC State’s efforts to support and engage industry partners, is retiring this fall. 

Jun 22, 2016

Plan Around Hillsborough Construction

Construction has begun on Raleigh’s major renewal project along Hillsborough Street, the busy street bordering central campus. Check out the first construction update from the city and steer clear of problems. 

Jun 22, 2016

5 Honored for Outstanding Service

Five NC State staff members receive the highest honor the university bestows on non-faculty employees: the Award for Excellence. Meet the remarkable winners. 

Jun 21, 2016

How Native American Agriculture Spread Bees in Pre-Columbian North America

Using genetic markers, researchers have for the first time shown how cultivating a specific crop led to the expansion of a pollinator species. In this case, the researchers found that the spread of a bee species in pre-Columbian Central and North America was tied to the spread of squash agriculture. 

Jun 20, 2016

NC State to Lead Southeast Manufacturing Innovation Hub

NC State University will lead the Southeast hub for a new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute that aims to spur technological innovation to improve the efficiency of advanced manufacturing in the United States. 

Jun 20, 2016

New Technique Improves Accuracy of Computer Vision Technologies

NC State researchers have developed a new technique that improves the ability of computer vision technologies to better identify and separate objects in an image, a process called segmentation. 

Jun 16, 2016

New Parking Permit Process In Place

All employees must update their personal and vehicle information and renew their parking permits, beginning Monday. Permits paid through payroll deduction are valid for two years. Permits paid in full with a credit card are valid for one year. All permits must now be displayed on the driver's side of the windshield.