May 2017

May 11, 2017

WolfTime Is On Its Way

Information about WolfTime, NC State's new Web-based timekeeping and leave-tracking system that will go live on July 1, will be shared through departmental human resources contacts and at two informational and preview sessions in June. 

May 11, 2017

Heavy Traffic Expected During Commencement Weekend

Many visitors, some of whom have never been to campus before, will be circling the parking lots and wandering the roads looking for the perfect place to park for commencement exercises and other graduation weekend events. Be patient, be helpful, be kind. 

May 10, 2017

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 13

On Saturday, 5,871 new NC State graduates will celebrate their new degrees. That's a lot of tassels to turn. 

May 10, 2017

Extraordinary Futures

Thousands of new NC State graduates will head out into the world following Spring Commencement 2017, each of them in pursuit of their own extraordinary future. Meet four of the 5,871 students receiving degrees. 

May 10, 2017

Serving As a Role Model

That desire to make a difference is part of what makes Kraus, a graduating senior in parks, recreation and tourism management, the perfect fit among NC State University’s Caldwell Fellows. 

May 10, 2017

Born to Teach

Melissa Goto’s family always seemed to know what her future would hold. Two of her grandparents were educators, so both she and her family knew who the next educator would be. 

May 10, 2017

Data-Driven Future

For graduating NC State senior Joshua Gandy, analytics is helping build a future – one that might include that same type of data-driven sports career. 

May 10, 2017

A Platform to Excel

NC State graduate Anu Hanumanthu was looking for a nurturing environment that would build the foundation for her ultimate goal — becoming a physician. 

May 9, 2017

Social, Computer Scientists Want to Share Data On Group Behavior

Computer and social scientists have collaborated to develop a large data set on how group behavior and technology influence decision-making – and they want to share that data with other researchers. 

May 9, 2017

Engineering Student Is NC State’s First Newman Fellow

Ashle Page receives a prestigious Newman Fellowship to continue her work bridging technology and policy. 

May 9, 2017

Research Yields New Details About Trap-jaw Ants – and They Look Amazing

Trap-jaw ants, with their spring-loaded jaws and powerful stings, are among the fiercest insect predators, but they begin their lives as spiny, hairy, fleshy blobs hanging from the ceiling and walls of an underground nest. 

May 9, 2017

New Early Human Specimens From the Rising Star Cave System: Q&A With Chris Walker

Chris Walker answers questions about newly discovered fossils from an ancient human ancestor: H. naledi. 

May 8, 2017

Researchers Use Modified Insulin and Red Blood Cells to Regulate Blood Sugar

Researchers have developed a new technique that uses modified insulin and red blood cells to create a glucose-responsive “smart” insulin delivery system. 

May 4, 2017

New System to Boost Research

A new electronic research administration system will deliver new tools and technologies to NC State researchers and research staff. Follow the progress of this important project involving stakeholders across the university. 

May 4, 2017

Sharing Science Through Picture Books

There may be no better marriage of science and art than in a children's book.