2018

Mar 12, 2018

Study Tackles Neuroscience Claims to Have Disproved ‘Free Will’

Some researchers have argued neuroscience studies prove that free will is an illusion. But a new analysis of these studies shows that many contained methodological inconsistencies and conflicting results. 

Mar 12, 2018

Cloud-Computing Tool Moves From the Lab to the Marketplace

How one NC State researcher's work has gone from the lab to a thriving company. 

Mar 8, 2018

Who Can Name the Most North Carolina Wildlife?

NC State researchers in environmental education study how students learn about biodiversity and whether they have an interest in conservation biology – protecting wildlife species in the future. 

Mar 8, 2018

Counsel Offers Free Q&A Sessions

The Office of General Counsel will meet with members of the campus community at two events this semester to answer questions about pressing university issues. 

Mar 8, 2018

Contest for the Well Versed

Candy is dandy, but the NC State Poetry Contest is good, too. Enter up to three poems by Monday for a chance to win recognition and even some cash. 

Mar 7, 2018

Program Provides PEP to NC State Student Work Experiences

Faculty and staff seeking undergraduate employees - and undergraduates seeking campus jobs - can turn to the Professional Experience Program, sponsored by the Provost's Office. 

Mar 6, 2018

Computer Modeling of WNK Kinase Inhibitors Could Give Researchers New Tools for Understanding Hypertension

Computer Modeling of WNK Kinase Inhibitors Could Give Researchers New Tools for Understanding Hypertension 

Mar 5, 2018

Tackling Perceived Bias in Engineering Education

NC State researchers are taking the lead in understanding and addressing perceived bias in engineering education programs across the country. 

Mar 1, 2018

Common Bricks Can Be Used to Detect Past Presence of Uranium, Plutonium

Researchers have demonstrated a technique that can determine whether common bricks have ever been near a radiological source. 

Mar 1, 2018

Rock-N-Roll Race Volunteers Needed

The Rock-N-Roll Half Marathon is coming near campus on April 7-8. More than 500 volunteers are needed to help get some 9,000 runners to the finish line. 

Mar 1, 2018

Athletics Offers Faculty, Staff Appreciation Weekend

Athletics is offering faculty and staff free and discounted tickets to three events this weekend: a Friday night gymnastics meet, a Saturday basketball game and a Sunday baseball game. Ticket must be purchased in advance and are available at GoPack.com/promo. 

Mar 1, 2018

Finding New Drugs, Faster

NC State is launching a drug discovery initiative to reinvigorate the hunt for powerful new drugs. 

Feb 28, 2018

Belize Study Offers Blueprint for Community-Based Public History Research

A new paper on fieldwork in rural Belize serves as a case study for both developing site-specific cultural and historical exhibits and training a new generation of public history scholars. 

Feb 28, 2018

Using Data to Tell Stories That Solve Problems

NC State statistician Alyson Wilson works with a variety of scientists to help them use their data to solve big problems. 

Feb 28, 2018

Researchers Create More Complete Picture of Freshwater Toxic Algal Blooms

A two-year study of North Carolina’s Jordan Lake found that multiple cyanotoxins from toxic algal blooms are present year-round, albeit in very low concentrations.