2016

Mar 11, 2016

Q&A: Preventing an Achievement Gap in Mathematics Starts Early

How can we prevent an achievement gap in math? NC State education research suggests that in-depth professional development for teachers in early elementary grades could help. 

Mar 11, 2016

Study: Individual Rewards Can Boost Team Performance at Work

Conventional wisdom has held that boosting team performance in the workplace should focus on rewarding entire teams that perform well – and that rewarding individuals increases competition rather than helping team performance. But new research finds that rewarding individual workers can boost performance both for other workers and for the team. 

Mar 10, 2016

Worsley, Mulkey Awarded Watauga Medal

Barbara H. Mulkey and George L. Worsley Jr. received NC State University’s highest nonacademic honor Monday evening, March 7, during the annual Founders’ Day observance. 

Mar 10, 2016

Connect NC Bond

Next Tuesday, North Carolina voters will have the opportunity to help fund higher education, state parks and the National Guard, among other things, when they decide on the $2 billion Connect NC bond. Review how those funds will help NC State. 

Mar 10, 2016

Meet Finalists for OIED Chief

You’re invited to meet the finalists for vice provost for institutional equity and diversity at a series of open forums on campus. 

Mar 9, 2016

Avant-Garde Musician Pulls Out Stops in Digital Concert

Acclaimed organist Cameron Carpenter performs a selection of music from Star Wars to Ravel and Bach. Experience the wonder of the International Touring Organ in Stewart Theatre on March 19. 

Mar 9, 2016

Mulholland Named Burkhardt Fellow

English professor James Mulholland’s work in anglophone literature in colonial India earns him a Burkhardt fellowship for the 2016-17 academic year. 

Mar 9, 2016

Barrangou Wins Warren Alpert Foundation Prize

Rodolphe Barrangou shares prestigious award for his pioneering work on the revolutionary gene-editing system known as CRISPR. 

Mar 9, 2016

Study Finds More Social Insects Have Weaker Immune Response, Highlights Role of Hygiene

Research finds that among eusocial insects – like ants, bees and termites – the more individuals there are in a typical species colony, the weaker the species’ immune response. The finding strongly suggests that hygiene behaviors, and not just immune systems, play a key role in keeping eusocial insects healthy. 

Mar 7, 2016

Fishing for Insights on Human Health

The spotted gar's ancient genome may hold insights for modern human health 

Mar 4, 2016

Where to Vote on March 15

North Carolina's primary is less a week away, with important national, state and local issues at stake. One important one for the NC State and higher education communities: the Connect NC bond. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot on March 15. 

Mar 4, 2016

2 New Charging Stations on Campus

NC State makes it more convenient to charge up your electric vehicle on main campus with the addition of two charging stations. 

Mar 4, 2016

Study Sheds New Light on Post-Operative Bleeding in Newborns

A new study finds significant differences between the blood clot structure in adults and newborns, helping researchers better understand the challenges in addressing post-operative bleeding in neonatal patients. The researchers also found that the current standard of care for treating post-operative bleeding may pose an increased risk of thrombosis in newborns compared to adults, which researchers hadn’t suspected. 

Mar 3, 2016

Scherr: Renowned Artist, Beloved Teacher

Raleigh’s arts community mourns the passing of artist, designer and educator Mary Ann Scherr, whose pioneering work in product design, jewelry and illustration spanned seven decades. 

Mar 3, 2016

Rock’N’Roll Raleigh Returns for 3rd Encore

The three-day race weekend will impact traffic on NC State's Centennial Campus on Sunday, April 10. Find all the information about the 5K, the half-marathon and the marathon here. The races will, however, fill the City of Oaks with live music all weekend.