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May 2018

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May 21, 2018

Researcher to Study GenX Exposure in Cape Fear Fish, Alligators

NC State toxicologist will study GenX exposure in striped bass, catfish and alligators that inhabit the Cape Fear river watershed. 

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May 17, 2018

A History of NC State’s 30-Year Collaboration With IBM

For 30 years, IBM and NC State have worked together across research, education and technology development, yielding breakthroughs in cloud computing, advanced analytics, cybersecurity, renewable energy, advanced networking and healthcare IT. 

Farmer walking amongst his soybean field.

May 17, 2018

What Happens If We Run Out? Pesticide Resistance Needs Attention, Large-Scale Study

How can we slow pest resistance to herbicides and pesticides? NC State researchers say large-scale studies are needed to test new strategies. 

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May 17, 2018

More Education About Pet Toxins Needed, Study Finds

A recent survey conducted by NC State veterinary pharmacists found that there’s still a lot of confusion regarding which foods, plants and medications can be toxic to pets. 

May 15, 2018

Think Chimpanzee Beds Are Dirtier Than Human Ones? Think Again

Study finds that chimpanzees appear to keep tidier sleeping arrangements than humans do. 

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May 14, 2018

Goodnight Scholars Program Announces Transfer Class of 2021

Fifteen transfer students receive Goodnight Scholarships. 

Ruben Carbonell

May 14, 2018

NC State’s Ruben Carbonell Receives UNC System’s O. Max Gardner Award

Ruben Carbonell's distinguished career garners top recognition from the University of North Carolina System. 

Members of #NCState18 talk about wearing their cap and gown.

May 11, 2018

Wearing the Red Robes

We asked members of #NCState18 to try on their cap and gown and look in the mirror. Then we asked them how it felt. These are their answers, unfiltered. 

May 10, 2018

LPGC Hosts NCAA Golf’s Raleigh Regional

The NC State men's golf team, led by sophomore Stephen Franken, is one of 14 teams, plus five individuals, that will participate at the 54-hole tournament beginning Monday at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Centennial Campus. Admission is free for all spectators. 

May 10, 2018

Construction Projects to Impact Traffic

Construction begins Monday on two major projects on main campus, the Yarbrough Drive steam tunnel project and the Carmichael Gym construction project. Both will create significant traffic impacts for drivers on campus. 

A woman walks across the floor inside IBM's quantum computer.

May 9, 2018

NC State Named First University-Based IBM Q Hub in North America

NC State will be the first university in North America to establish an IBM Quantum Computing Hub as part of the global IBM Q Network, a collaboration of top Fortune 500 companies, universities and research labs working with tech powerhouse IBM to advance quantum computing. 

May 8, 2018

A New Teacher’s Surprise Path

Graduate Kaitlin Montgomery prepared for a career in journalism — until one of her signature news stories led her to teach middle school instead. 

Timothy and David Calhoun smile in cap and gown

May 8, 2018

A Father, a Son and a Joint Graduation

Father and son Timothy and David Calhoun will both graduate this spring from the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. Discover their remarkable story. 

Elizabeth Galanti

May 8, 2018

Textiles Grad Weaves Diverse Interests Into Bright Future

College of Textiles graduate Elizabeth Galanti did it all at NC State, and found that following her diverse passions contributed to her success. 

Three NC State graduates pose for a picture

May 8, 2018

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 12

It's tassel-turning time for 5,915 NC State graduates.