2017

Aug 9, 2017

Leader Chosen, Plant Sciences Initiative Poised to Problem-Solve

With this week’s announcement of Stephen Briggs as launch director, the NC Plant Sciences Initiative is about to get rolling — in a big way. 

Aug 9, 2017

Move-In Days Start Thursday

Several streets and parking areas will be closed beginning Thursday, as students return to campus for the start of the fall semester. 

Aug 7, 2017

Benefits of Advanced Wood-Burning Stoves Greater Than Thought

Research finds that advanced wood-burning stoves designed for use in the developing world can reduce air pollution more than anticipated. 

Aug 4, 2017

Notes from Tanzania: Reflections from the Field and Next Steps

Scientists, governments and organizations must collaborate to solve the complex problem of cassava mosaic disease. 

Aug 4, 2017

Microbot Origami Can Capture, Transport Single Cells

Microscopic cubes can be assembled and pre-programmed to change their shape and perform a variety of tasks, paving the way for soft biomimetic devices. 

Aug 3, 2017

Finding Neutrinos – Q&A With Matthew Green

The world’s smallest neutrino detector has found neutrinos: elusive, electrically neutral particles that interact only weakly with matter. 

Aug 3, 2017

NC State Receives DARPA Funding to Develop, Test Gene Drive System

Developing and testing a gene drive system to reduce invasive mouse populations is the focus of a DARPA-funded research project. 

Aug 3, 2017

New Director, New Offerings at Crafts Center

NC State’s Crafts Center kicks off a busy fall semester with a new director, new courses and its popular Crafts Fair. Find out how to channel your creative energy in new directions. 

Aug 3, 2017

From Planetary to Microscopic: Winners of the 2017 NC State Research Image Contest

From a map of Mars to the microscopic surface of a leaf that only looks like an alien landscape, see the NC State Research Image Contest winners. 

Aug 3, 2017

Bedbugs and Mars: Graphics Winners of the 2017 NC State Research Image Contest

The research graphics that captured our imaginations this year. 

Aug 3, 2017

Leaf Hairs and Molecules: Microscopy Winners of the 2017 NC State Research Image Contest

Microscopy images that grabbed our attention this year. 

Aug 3, 2017

Beetles and Lightning: Photography Winners of the 2017 NC State Research Image Contest

Research photos that wowed us. 

Aug 3, 2017

Fish Hearts and Air Flow: Video Winners of the 2017 NC State Research Image Contest

Videos that highlight the beauty of NC State research. 

Aug 2, 2017

Celebrate Eclipse Day on the Brickyard

Our colleagues in the College of Sciences invite you to join them on the dark side of the moon Aug. 21 for a campus celebration of a rare solar eclipse. 

Aug 2, 2017

Physics App Wins Campus Technology Impact Award

Campus Technology magazine recognizes NC State’s MyTech App as a 2017 Campus Technology Impact Award recipient in the Teaching and Learning category.