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4 NC State Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

2018

photograph of a snowflake

Dec 7, 2018

How Big Can Snowflakes Be?

Snowflakes can get pretty darn big. 
Christmas tree farm

Dec 6, 2018

NC State Helps Homegrown Holiday Hobby

With the help of NC State soil scientists, CNR researchers and local extension agents, Ricky Postell is growing his Christmas tree operation. 
Katherine Stinson, the first female graduate of the College of Engineering, with students on campus (circa 1970s).

Dec 6, 2018

Who, Exactly, Are These People?

A video project on NC State "firsts" spotlights university pioneers like Katherine Stinson, George Matsumoto and Irwin Holmes. 
Alumni Gateway near sunset.

Dec 5, 2018

Ven Poole Joins NC State Board of Trustees

Ven Poole, who serves on the board of directors of GFL Environmental Inc., has been appointed to the university's Board of Trustees. 

Dec 5, 2018

Soft Tissue Shows Jurassic Ichthyosaur Was Warm-Blooded, Had Blubber and Camouflage

Soft-tissue analysis of Jurassic ichthyosaur reveals they were most likely warm-blooded, had insulating blubber and camouflage coloration. 
A faculty member talks with two students.

Dec 5, 2018

How to Make Academic Advising Work for You

Whether you need help understanding transfer credits, changing majors or finding the clearest path to graduation, NC State's academic advising services has experts on hand to guide you to success in your classes and beyond. 
rows of lithium ion batteries

Dec 5, 2018

Experts Lay Out Options For Future of Energy Storage in North Carolina

A report by NC State experts details energy storage options to inform energy policy. 
President George H.W. Bush talks with two NC State faculty during a visit to campus in 1990

Dec 1, 2018

Remembering George H.W. Bush’s NC State Visits

Former President George H.W. Bush, who died Nov. 30, made two trips to NC State, one to play baseball for Yale and another to see NC State's groundbreaking semiconductor research. 
Do termites fart? Yes. Termites are champion farters. This photo shows two termites chowing down on a piece of wood. This will probably lead to them making more farts.

Nov 29, 2018

Do Insects Fart? (They Sure Do!)

Do bugs fart? You bet. In fact, some of them pass an enormous amount of gas. 
Alumni Gateway near sunset.

Nov 28, 2018

Salmonella, Gene Swapping and Antibiotic Resistance: Five Questions With Sid Thakur

Sid Thakur compared the genomes of over 200 different strains of Salmonella, looking for genetic similarities across strains. He spoke with the Abstract about what this work can tell us, and how it may help to keep us and our food supply safe. 
Spring morning sun illuminates the Holladay Hall and the Memorial Belltower.

Nov 28, 2018

Allison Newhart Named General Counsel

An attorney with extensive experience in higher education and a passion for NC State's land-grant mission is the university's new vice chancellor and general counsel. 
Rodolphe Barrangou supervises a graduate student in their NC State lab

Nov 28, 2018

Defining the Future of CRISPR

NC State food scientist Rodolphe Barrangou is earning worldwide attention for his work with one of science's most revolutionary technologies. 
light reflected on a window

Nov 28, 2018

Intelligent Framework Aims To Optimize Data Transfer in 5G Networks

New tech is designed to allow cellular communication nodes in 5G systems to partition bandwidth more efficiently in order to improve end-to-end data transmission rates. 

Nov 27, 2018

Caldwell Fellows Deadline Jan. 15

Help the Caldwell Fellows program reach out to first-year students who may benefit from its scholarship and leadership opportunities. 
A close-up of of one of the woven wolves at Wolf Plaza on NC State's campus.

Nov 27, 2018

4 NC State Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

The American Association for the Advancement of Science elects 416 fellows, including four from NC State. Meet our newest members of the prestigious organization.