2016

Mar 24, 2016

Microneedle Patch Delivers Localized Cancer Immunotherapy to Melanoma

Biomedical engineers have developed a technique that uses a patch embedded with microneedles to deliver cancer immunotherapy treatment directly to the site of melanoma skin cancer. 

Mar 24, 2016

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Visits

Yusef Komunyakaa, judge of this year's NC State Poetry Contest, will appear on campus April 6-7. He will announce this year's winners and read from his own works at 7:30 on April 7 at the Withers Hall auditorium. 

Mar 24, 2016

Gearing Up for Earth Month

Beginning next week, NC State will host a slew of activities highlighting campus sustainability efforts as part of Earth Month, including a full day of activities on April 13 in celebration of worldwide Earth Day and the 30 Days, 30 Ways Challenge. 

Mar 24, 2016

Engineering a Better Necklace

Four engineering students have stopped looking for the perfect “statement” necklace, deciding to design their own – and to launch a company to make the jewelry available to everyone. 

Mar 23, 2016

What Do We Really Know About Dino DNA?

Paleontologist Mary Schweitzer explains what we really know about dinosaur DNA. 

Mar 23, 2016

Evans Groth Recognized for Libraries Work

NCSU LIbraries Jason Evans Groth is a "Mover & Shaker," according to Library Journal, for his innovative work with digital technologies. 

Mar 23, 2016

Modified Maggots Could Help Human Wound Healing

NC State entomologists genetically modify maggots to aid human wound healing. 

Mar 23, 2016

Run Toward the Glowing Lights

Register now for the Inter-Residence Council's third-annual Run.Dance.Glow 5K on April 2. The race will raise funds for NC State's Habitat for Humanity chapter. 

Mar 23, 2016

Name That Tune: Faculty Inspire Computer Music

Two NC State professors are celebrated in musical portraits created by pioneering computer music composer Rodney Waschka. Who needs a C.V. when you have your own song? 

Mar 23, 2016

NC State’s Barrangou Wins Canada Gairdner Award

Rodolphe Barrangou wins prestigious Gairdner Award for pioneering the gene-editing system known as CRISPR. 

Mar 23, 2016

Study Highlights Link Between Social Media Use and Underage Drinking

A recent study finds that the savvier young people are about using social media, the less likely they are to report having alcohol-related problems. 

Mar 22, 2016

Home Brew

A burgeoning beer business is brewing in North Carolina — and NC State is supporting it with innovative brewing techniques, hands-on training for future brewers and a project to jumpstart hops production in the state. 

Mar 22, 2016

Maintenance to Impact OIT Services April 2–3

Plan ahead if you need to access information from NC State’s computer network the weekend of April 2–3. A number of services, including MyPackPortal, may be unavailable due to scheduled system maintenance. 

Mar 22, 2016

Forensic Researchers Set Standards for X-Ray Identification of Bodies

Forensic researchers have for the first time established science-based standards for identifying human remains based on X-rays of an individual’s spine, upper leg or the side of the skull. 

Mar 21, 2016

Danowitz Named Dean of NC State’s College of Education

Mary Ann Danowitz takes the reins of the College of Education. Her appointment begins April 1.