2019

Feb 13, 2019

Why Does Food Cook Faster In A Pressure Cooker?

How do pressure cookers work? 

Feb 13, 2019

Employees Give Supervisors High Marks in Survey

A tally of results from last year’s systemwide employee engagement survey delivers good news for NC State. Employees give the university high marks in areas ranging from leadership and facilities to work-life balance. 

Feb 11, 2019

Tool Identifies Locations for Re-establishing Oyster Beds that Maximize Their Ecological Benefits

New mapping tool identifies sites for re-establishing oyster reefs that maximize their ecological benefits – such as water filtration. 

Feb 11, 2019

Study: Aquaculture Does Little, if Anything, to Conserve Wild Fisheries

New research finds that aquaculture, or fish farming, does not help conserve wild fisheries. 

Feb 8, 2019

Is There Fat in Fruits and Nuts, and How Much?

While most people associate fat with junk food, many “healthy” foods contain fats as well – including fruits and nuts. 

Feb 8, 2019

Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Rodolphe Barrangou receives more prestigious recognition with his election to the National Academy of Engineering. 

Feb 7, 2019

Rural and Urban Forum Comes to Raleigh

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents a ReCONNECTNC forum on Feb. 11 that focuses on bridging the widening gap between rural and urban communities. 

Feb 7, 2019

NC State Steps Up to Help Students in Need

The university's Pack Meal Share program — for students facing short-term food insecurity — is helping those affected by the recent federal government shutdown. 

Feb 7, 2019

‘Ten Tenets of Leadership’

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO and President Gary Stokan headlines the Poole College of Management’s Wells Fargo Executive Leadership Series on Feb. 13. 

Feb 6, 2019

How to Pick the Right Thrift Store for All the Stuff That Didn’t Spark Joy

Now that Marie Kondo has convinced you to tidy up, what do you do with all that stuff? 

Feb 6, 2019

Artificial Intelligence Can Identify Microscopic Marine Organisms

How AI advances can help us understand prehistoric oceans. 

Feb 5, 2019

New Computer Program Aims to Reduce DNA Contamination in Microbial Samples

A new, open-source software package created by researchers at NC State and Stanford could help reduce contamination in microbial samples. 

Feb 4, 2019

Envisioning Research

A contest is helping NC State researchers tell the story of their work. 

Feb 4, 2019

Gap Between Corporate Earnings, Non-Financial Measures Affects Forecasting

The larger the disconnect between a company’s earnings and its non-financial measures, the more the company overestimates its actual performance. 

Jan 31, 2019

Corrigan Introduced as New Athletics Director

Chancellor Randy Woodson introduced NC State's next athletics director to an enthusiastic Wolfpack audience at Reynolds Coliseum Thursday.