June 2017

Jun 29, 2017

Breeding Better Blueberries

Researcher Hamid Ashrafi builds on a strong NC State tradition in developing berries benefiting consumers and farmers alike. 

Jun 29, 2017

Zoo Veterinarian Guthrie: “Be Fearless”

CALS alumna Amanda Guthrie is living her dream as senior veterinary officer at the ZSL London Zoo, overseeing the care of nearly 20,000 animals. 

Jun 29, 2017

Testimonials Etched in Stone

Brant Ramm describes himself as a certified dog person. In fact, he’s got concrete proof. 

Jun 29, 2017

Teaching Cultural Competencies Through Virtual Reality

NC State’s Global Training Initiative and DELTA staff have incorporated virtual reality in an immersive approach to teach cultural competencies to students and professionals in an online environment. 

Jun 29, 2017

Variation at a Central Metabolic Gene Influences Male Fruit Fly Lifespan

Why do females outlive males? For fruit flies, the answer can be found in the expression of an important metabolism gene. 

Jun 29, 2017

Global Survey: Execs Reporting Significant Risks – But Less-Than-Robust Efforts to Address Them

A global survey of executives finds that most view the world as increasingly risky, but most report their organizations are not developing more robust risk management processes. 

Jun 28, 2017

Ombuds Expands Services to Help Staff

Unsure how to handle a job-related issue or concern? Now NC State’s helpful ombuds office is open to both faculty and staff. 

Jun 26, 2017

Juneteenth Marked as Milestone in Fight for Equality

Longtime NC State professor Rupert Nacoste discusses society’s ongoing struggle for equality at a campus event in honor of Juneteenth. Learn how working in coalition helps us rise together. 

Jun 26, 2017

Hot Cities Spell Bad News for Bees

A new study finds that common wild bee species decline as urban temperatures increase. 

Jun 22, 2017

New Design Improves Performance of Flexible Wearable Electronics

New design has self-healing properties to maintain connections - and keep devices working - even after a thousand flexes. 

Jun 22, 2017

Vasu to Retire After 34 Years With College of Education

The associate dean for academic affairs talks about what she will miss (and won’t miss) about working with the College of Education. 

Jun 21, 2017

Plasmapheresis a Potentially Life-Saving Approach to Veterinary Immunotherapy

A relatively new therapy in veterinary medicine, plasmapheresis can be used to treat immune-mediated diseases. It is used almost exclusively after traditional drug therapy, even with increased dosage, proves ineffective… 

Jun 21, 2017

Triangle Venture Alliance Makes Initial Investment Impact

NC State joins other Triangle universities in venture capital alliance to spur innovation. 

Jun 21, 2017

Engineering a New Life for Thumper

Replacing rear legs with wheelchair devices is increasingly common in companion animals, but doing so with the delicate front legs of cats is particularly difficult. 

Jun 21, 2017

Design Students Imagine the Crossroads Building

Architecture students have taken some first cracks at designing the centerpiece of the Imagination Corridor.