2017

Nov 8, 2017

Registration Open for Block 3 Fall Workshops

Registration is open for DELTA’s Block 3 Fall Workshops. All classes are free and open to faculty, staff and teaching graduate students. Workshops include new and familiar topics to help you wrap up the current semester, and assist with your spring 2018 course preparation. 

Nov 8, 2017

Nominations Open for Extension Service Awards

Don’t let good work go unrewarded. Nominate a colleague for the Outstanding Extension Service Awards, now through Dec. 15. 

Nov 8, 2017

Harries Named Interim Grad School Dean

Meet Peter Harries, the Graduate School's new interim dean. Harries, whose research field is paleobiology, formerly served as senior associate dean with responsibility for graduate academic affairs. 

Nov 8, 2017

“Space” Invader – Invasive Marine Fouling Species Crowds Out Natives

An invasive species of tunicate known as Clavelina oblonga crowds out and overgrows other marine fouling species and reduces biodiversity. 

Nov 7, 2017

Learn to Tap Power of Bioinformatics Databases

NCSU Libraries offers two workshops to help students and faculty access the powerful databases and tools available through the National Center for Biotechnology Information. 

Nov 7, 2017

Chancellor’s Holiday Open House Dec. 6

The holiday season is upon us and that means it's time for faculty and staff to join Randy and Susan Woodson at the beautiful chancellor’s residence on Centennial Campus for their annual open house. 

Nov 7, 2017

New Dean in College of Sciences

Christine McGahan, an expert in ocular physiology and pharmacology and an NC State faculty member for more than three decades, brings her vision to the College of Sciences. Meet the new dean. 

Nov 7, 2017

Tech Increases Microfluidic Research Data Output 100-fold

Researchers have developed a technique that allows users to collect 100 times more spectrographic information per day from microfluidic devices, compared to the previous industry standard. 

Nov 6, 2017

Study Examines Hiring, Retention of Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Faculty

NC State statistician Marcia Gumpertz conducted a “snapshot” survey of time to tenure, promotion and retention for female and minority faculty in four different STEM fields. 

Nov 3, 2017

Study Shows Need for Adaptive Powered Knee Prosthesis to Assist Amputees

Study shows adaptive robotic prosthesis could be helpful to amputees attempting to adapt to real-world situations, like carrying a backpack. 

Nov 2, 2017

Graduate School Staffer Stars in Play

The Graduate School's Benoit Sabourin stars in a local production of “Perfect Arrangement,” the story of how gays and lesbians were outed and fired from federal government jobs in the 1950s and '60s. 

Nov 2, 2017

Native American Heritage Month Celebrates Resilience

NC State will observe Native American Heritage Month during November with events highlighting the theme of resilience. 

Nov 2, 2017

Adler Shares Ups and Downs of Research Journey

One of NC State’s most experienced researchers recounts the lessons he’s learned working with investors, industry partners and government regulators. 

Nov 2, 2017

What Will North Carolina Be Like in 2050?

Mike Walden gives a preview into his new book, and predicts what the state of North Carolina will be in the year 2050. 

Nov 2, 2017

Experts to Discuss Looming U.S. Retirement Crisis

Ensuring American retirees have sufficient income to last through their retirement is among the most critical issues facing our economy. On Nov. 6, hear from Poole College economists Robert Clark and Melinda Morrill, along with TIAA representatives for a panel discussion on this topic.