2016

Feb 3, 2016

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Avat Shekoofa

How a chance encounter with an NC State professor brought a researcher from Kurdistan to Raleigh in order to study the genetics of drought tolerance in crops. 

Feb 2, 2016

Researchers Sequence Bedbug Genome, Find Unique Features

Entomologist Coby Schal leads effort to reveal the genomic blueprint behind the bedbug's reviled characteristics. 

Feb 2, 2016

Disappearing Frogs at Crafts Center

The Crafts Center hosts an exhibit raising awareness about the global decline and disappearance of frogs. 

Feb 2, 2016

The Archaeology of Prehistoric Climate Change

NC State archaeology researchers are helping us understand how climate change affected prehistoric societies. 

Feb 2, 2016

Antiperspirant Alters the Microbial Ecosystem on Your Skin

Wearing antiperspirant or deodorant doesn’t just affect your social life, it substantially changes the microbial life that lives on you. 

Feb 1, 2016

Pizzarelli Smooths Out McCartney

Jazz artist John Pizzarelli and his quartet interpret Paul McCartney’s lesser known tunes in a Feb. 6 concert at NC State. Paul isn’t dead, just chillin’. 

Jan 29, 2016

NC State Expert on Zika Virus Available

Entomologist Michael Reiskind can help reporters who have questions about the Zika virus. 

Jan 29, 2016

Narrowing the Completion Gap

A new report from the nonprofit Education Trust shows that NC State is among the top schools in the nation shrinking the disparity in graduation rates between white and underrepresented minority students. 

Jan 28, 2016

A Primer on Political Activities

With two major projects included in the upcoming Connect NC Bond, NC State has a vested interest this legislative initiative. However, university employees are limited in what they can do to advocate for any political cause. Here are some guidelines from the Office of General Counsel. 

Jan 28, 2016

Vouk Tapped to Lead Research Development

Cloud computing pioneer Mladen Vouk keeps his feet firmly on the ground as he takes on new challenges as NC State’s associate vice chancellor for research development. 

Jan 28, 2016

Update on Leadership Searches

Search committees are making progress in efforts to fill several leadership positions at NC State. 

Jan 27, 2016

Alumna Astronaut Appears at Stewart

NC State alumna Christina Hammock Koch will speak at Stewart Theatre on Monday at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

Jan 27, 2016

Dunk and Doughnut Races Slated

Two family-friendly races are fast approaching in February: the Krispy Kreme Challenge and the Polar Plunge. Find out how you can participate in the charity events. 

Jan 26, 2016

Mia de los Reyes Wins Prestigious Churchill Scholarship

Senior Mia de los Reyes is one of 15 winners nationally of the Churchill Scholarship. She becomes the first NC State student to win the prestigious award. 

Jan 25, 2016

Microscopic Drug ‘Depots’ Boost Efficacy Against Tumors in Animal Model

Biomedical engineering researchers have developed a technique for creating microscopic “depots” for trapping drugs inside cancer tumors. In an animal model, these drug depots were 10 times more effective at shrinking tumors than the use of the same drugs without the depots.