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2019

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Jan 9, 2019

Major Study Sheds Light on Plant Growth

How does your garden grow? It's complicated. 

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Jan 9, 2019

Julie Smith Named NC State Assistant Vice Chancellor

As NC State's new assistant vice chancellor for External Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development, Julie Smith will serve as the university liaison for state and local relations. 

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Jan 9, 2019

New Technique Offers Rapid Assessment of Radiation Exposure

A new technique that allows authorities to assess radiation exposure in about an hour using an insulator material found in most modern electronics. 

Inside the IBM Q Network.

Jan 8, 2019

NC State Names Executive Director, Chief Scientist for IBM Q Hub

NC State recently named two leaders for the new IBM Quantum Computing Hub on Centennial Campus. 

Photo of freshwater mussels in a laboratory.

Jan 8, 2019

Study Will Examine Ecosystem Benefits Provided by Freshwater Mussels

The impact of freshwater mussels on N.C. water quality, and public awareness of water-quality issues, will be the focus of a new study. 

Jan 7, 2019

5 Questions With Torry Holt

We caught with the former All-Pro wide receiver and NC State All-American as he was became the sixth Wolfpack player to join the National Football Foundation's College Football Hall of Fame. 

NC State University sign on metal gateway.

Jan 3, 2019

Using Economic Theory to Address Funding Scarcity – A Q&A With Kevin Gross

Statistician Kevin Gross talks about problems with the current model for research funding, and how the ‘theory of contests’ might alleviate some of those issues. 

Woman sleeping under mosquito net.

Jan 2, 2019

For First Time, Researchers Can Measure Insecticide on Surface of Mosquito Nets

Researchers from NC State and the CDC have come up with a technique to measure how much insecticide is found on the surface of mosquito nets – paving the way for efforts to determine how long the nets are effective.