2016

Apr 4, 2016

How Forecasting Water Reclamation Use Can Save Money, Water Resources

A changing climate and recent droughts in the South and West highlight the need to make the most of our limited water resources. One of the tools that can help the U.S. make efficient use of its water supplies is water reclamation – but utilities and water managers have sometimes struggled to deal with public perceptions of reclaimed water. 

Apr 4, 2016

Community Builder

Durham architect Phil Freelon designs buildings that tell stories — and unite communities. Since graduating from the NC State College of Design in 1975, Freelon has emerged as a go-to architect for structures that honor history and inspire the public, without sacrificing functionality. 

Apr 4, 2016

Study: Near-Shore Wind Farms Would Have Big Impact on Coastal Tourism

A study by economists at NC State finds that most people are unwilling to rent vacation homes that have a view of offshore wind turbines – and that those who will rent expect steep rental discounts unless the turbines are more than eight miles offshore. 

Apr 1, 2016

The Right Chemistry: Au+H2O Times 2

Two NC State juniors win the highly competitive Goldwater Scholarship for 2016, an award that requires a strong track record of undergraduate research and recognizes some of the nation’s top college students in science, math and engineering. 

Apr 1, 2016

NASA Draws Inspiration From Hunt Library

APRIL FOOLS’! Sorry. We couldn’t resist. But, you never know what we may Think and Do with NASA and other institutions in the future. In the meantime, check out some of our connections to NASA that we have today: Aiming for the Stars: NASA astronaut and NC State alumna Christina Hammock Koch has good news for young… 

Mar 31, 2016

New Tools Allow Rapid ID of CRISPR-Cas System PAMs

CRISPR-Cas systems are widely heralded as a new generation of genetic tools. But development of these tools requires researchers to identify the protospacer-adjacent motifs (PAMs) that unlock each system’s functionality. A new set of techniques expedites PAM identification — and early testing finds that many CRISPR-Cas systems actually have multiple PAMs of varying strength. 

Mar 31, 2016

32 Students Score NSF Fellowships

NC State students earn a record number of NSF Graduate Research Fellowships this year. Meet the students who help make NC State a research powerhouse. 

Mar 30, 2016

Contra-Tiempo Storms Campus

Contra-Tiempo presents an invigorating blend of physically intense and socially astute performance that pushes the boundaries of Latin dance. Experience the whirlwind in Stewart Theatre. 

Mar 30, 2016

Download W-2 Now; Avoid Panic

Heads up. MyPack Portal, including employee access to tax forms, will be impacted by system maintenance during the first two weeks of April. If you need your W-2 statement for income tax filing, don’t wait to download it. 

Mar 30, 2016

Meet Finalists for Design Dean

Three candidates for dean of the College of Design will visit campus next week. Attend open forums to learn more about the finalists. 

Mar 30, 2016

Creative Course Redesigns Benefit Students

Ready to take your courses to the next level? DELTA’s Critical Path Course Redesign grants give faculty members the tools and expertise to find creative solutions to tough instructional challenges. 

Mar 28, 2016

Events Offer a Wealth of Financial Advice

Discover how to secure your financial future at a series of events sponsored in April by Dollars and Sense at NC State. Join us and you'll soon feel like the Wolfpack of Wall Street. 

Mar 28, 2016

Study Highlights Importance of Multimodal Communication in Higher Ed

Research from NC State finds that “multimodal” communication – using a mix of words, images and other resources – is important for students and faculty in higher education, a finding that argues for increased instruction in multimodal communication for undergraduates. 

Mar 28, 2016

GLBT Center Sponsors ‘Week of Action’

Students get hands-on training in some of the tools for advancing social justice, including public art and social media. 

Mar 28, 2016

Metal Foam Protects From Fire and Heat Twice as Well as Plain Metal

Light-weight composite metal foams (CMFs) are significantly more effective at insulating against high heat than the conventional base metals and alloys that they’re made of, such as steel. The CMF is especially promising for use in storing and transporting nuclear material, hazardous materials, explosives and other heat-sensitive materials, as well as for space exploration.