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2022

Ghost forest

Sep 1, 2022

Scientists Are Studying Ghost Forests Swallowed by Saltwater. You Can Help.

An NC State researcher is studying the drivers and downstream impacts of the transition of wetland forests into so-called ghost forests. 

Citizen science project

Aug 31, 2022

VoIunteers’ Images Will Show Ghost Forests in Transition

As part of a citizen science project led by NC State researchers, volunteers can submit photos to track changes in coastal forests over time. 

Aug 30, 2022

NC State responds to Aug. 30 lawsuit

NC State provides an official response to a lawsuit regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by an athletic trainer between 2015 and 2017. 

Graphic shows process of achieving superflorescence at room temperature.

Aug 29, 2022

‘Naturally Insulating’ Material Emits Pulses of Superfluorescent Light at Room Temperature

Work could lead to the development of faster microchips, neurosensors and quantum computing materials. 

Aug 25, 2022

Life Coaching in Life Sciences

Kim Allen believes her winding path into academia and her life-coaching skills add value to one of NC State's foundational fields of study. 

Professor Griffin sits in front of his computer monitor in his office at NC State.

Aug 24, 2022

SPIA’s Griffin Named Fulbright Distinguished Chair

The prestigious award gives Clifford Griffin the opportunity to conduct research on the challenges to democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

blue-ish white dots and lines against a black backdrop resemble a night sky, but are actually a microscopic image of salt crystals and a fluorescently labeled virus

Aug 24, 2022

Researchers Capture the Beauty of Our Weird, Wonderful World

Winners of the 2022 Envisioning Research contest help us understand, and appreciate, our world. 

Students in classroom

Aug 24, 2022

Belonging Helps Black, Latino Students Feel Engaged

An NC State study found Black and Latino students were more likely to feel engaged in classes where they felt they belonged. 

aerial view of a complex highway interchange featuring more than a dozen lanes of traffic going in half a dozen directions

Aug 24, 2022

Helping Autonomous Vehicles Navigate Tricky Highway Merges

The work allows AVs to make necessary calculations more quickly – improving traffic flow and safety. 

a lionfish, covered in stripes, with large pectoral fines, and spines protruding from its back, floats in the water against a black background

Aug 23, 2022

Why Researchers Are Interested in Keeping (Some) Lionfish Healthy

TL;DR: accredited aquariums are dedicated to optimizing the health and welfare of all the animals in their care. 

lifelike sculpture of a powerfully built neandertal man with a broad brow, brown hair and beard

Aug 23, 2022

Study of Ancient Skulls Sheds Light on Human Interbreeding With Neandertals

The study supports the hypothesis that much of this interbreeding took place in the region ranging from North Africa to Iraq. 

Aug 17, 2022

Get Ready for Annual Enrollment

University Human Resources wants to help you prepare for annual enrollment. 

Aug 17, 2022

FAQ: What You Need To Know About Personal Observance Leave

Eligible NC State employees can now take a paid day off to observe a personal day of significance. 

Photo showing diverse students attending Convocation 2021.

Aug 17, 2022

Meet the Pack’s Record-Breaking Class: By the Numbers

The largest and most diverse first-year class in the university’s history joins NC State this fall. Take a look at the class of 2026 by the numbers. 

Central Park in New York City

Aug 17, 2022

Researchers Track Twitter to Learn What People Value in New York City Parks

An NC State study used Twitter to track changes in what New York City park users value about four iconic city parks.