How Do We Know When the Pandemic is Over? And What Will ‘Normal’ Be Like?

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Mar 24, 2022

How Do We Know When the Pandemic is Over? And What Will ‘Normal’ Be Like?

And have our experiences with COVID improved our ability to deal with other diseases?

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Mar 23, 2022

What Does ‘Endemic’ Mean? And Can Omicron End the Pandemic?

Does it matter if COVID becomes endemic? And what does that even mean, anyway?

Supercapacitor yarns integrated in a fabric for powering LEDs'

Mar 22, 2022

Design Tweak Helps Prevent Malfunction in Yarns Designed to Store Energy

NC State researchers found a way to prevent electrical malfunctions in yarns designed to store electrical energy.

Mar 22, 2022

Exploring What Equity Means in Research at NC State

NC State's inaugural Equity Research Symposium brought together faculty, staff and students to explore research that examines issues related to equity.

Mar 22, 2022

NC State Names New Dean of the College of Education

With more than 30 years of experience in education, Paola Sztajn takes the helm April 1.

Mar 21, 2022

New Biomaterial Could Save Our Oceans From Plastic Pollution

NC State researchers have discovered how to convert leftover sawdust powder and agro-residues into a Styrofoam-like packaging material.

The Alexander Quarles Holladay medal for excellence

Mar 21, 2022

5 Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Meet the faculty members who received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees.

Mar 21, 2022

Tree Cover Helps Gray Foxes Coexist With Coyotes in the Country

Preserving tree cover may be essential in helping the gray fox survive with coyotes in rural areas, according to a new study from NC State researchers.

Mar 18, 2022

Spotit Opens First U.S. Location on Centennial Campus

Spotit, a Belgium-based company that offers a portfolio of cybersecurity technologies and services, has opened its first U.S. office on NC State’s Centennial Campus.

several Black young people kneel as part of a Black Lives Matter protest

Mar 17, 2022

Study Highlights Relationship Between Racism, Activism and Stress

The study highlights the feedback loop between racism, stress and anti-racist activism in young Black people.

In this photo, the top of the Belltower is framed by fall foliage.

Mar 17, 2022

NC State Honors 10 Faculty Members with Outstanding Research Award, Induction into Research Leadership Academy

Get to know the newest recipients of the university's top award for research and mentorship.

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Mar 16, 2022

Seed Funding Speeds Growth for TreeCo — an NC State Startup

After receiving support from the Chancellor's Innovation Fund, two professors' sustainable forestry startup is using new technology to mitigate climate change.

Mar 16, 2022

2022-2023 Internationalization Seed Grants Announced

Meet the newest recipients of the grants that help promote international partnerships and foster global scholarship and engagement.

Mar 16, 2022

‘Self-Driving’ Lab Speeds Up Research, Synthesis of Energy Materials

The technology can be used to advance both fundamental nanoscience and applied engineering.

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Mar 16, 2022

Which COVID Vaccines Have Full Approval? When Could We See Vaccines for the Youngest Kids?

And are there any new vaccines forthcoming?