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Better Care for Aging Dogs and Their Aging People

2022

Hitchhiker at the side of a raod.

Nov 21, 2022

Genetic ‘Hitchhikers’ Can Be Directed Using CRISPR

NC State researchers use CRISPR to make large scale genetic changes to bacteria by co-opting a natural process. 
image includes six photos of circuits printed on curved surfaces, including a contact lens

Nov 21, 2022

Technique Prints Flexible Circuits on Curved Surfaces, From Contact Lenses to Latex Gloves

The printing technique paves the way for a variety of new soft electronic technologies. 
black and white image shows a gloved hand holding a small winged robot; small images on the side show the robot going through a range of motions, similar to swimming

Nov 18, 2022

‘Butterfly Bot’ is Fastest Swimming Soft Robot Yet

These energy-efficient soft robots can swim more than four times faster than previous swimming soft robots. 
downtown Raleigh skyline

Nov 18, 2022

NC State Helps Drive Economic Development
in Raleigh, Across North Carolina

Following a year of record-breaking economic development successes, business and community leaders came together at the Raleigh Chamber’s annual meeting in downtown Raleigh. 
Soccer ball

Nov 17, 2022

Human Rights Take Spotlight Ahead of World Cup in Qatar

Human rights issues have come under scrutiny as Qatar looks to kick off the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday. 
Students and faculty conduct water testing in Schenck Forest

Nov 16, 2022

Growing Tomorrow’s Natural Resource Leaders

In the College of Natural Resources, planet Earth provides the classroom, and nature’s bounty the curriculum — but it’s the people who set it apart. 
Silhouette of child reading

Nov 16, 2022

In-Person Learning Helped Narrow Reading Gaps During Pandemic

In-person classes helped narrow pandemic reading learning losses for some elementary school students, a study led by an NC State researcher found. 
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Nov 15, 2022

Autonomous Crawling Soft ‘Ringbots’ Can Navigate Narrow Gaps

The ring-shaped soft robot crawls across surfaces when exposed to elevated temperatures or infrared light. 
Graduates stand together and embrace each other during the commencement ceremony at PNC Arena.

Nov 14, 2022

USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young To Deliver NC State Fall Commencement Address

Three-time NC State alumna Chavonda Jacobs-Young returns to deliver the commencement address to summer and fall graduates. 

Nov 11, 2022

Support and Guidance

The university issued the following statement to members of the media on Nov. 11, 2022 regarding the tragic losses in the Wolfpack community. Read the full message here. 

Nov 11, 2022

Wastewater, Syndromic COVID-19 Surveillance Are Important Pieces of COVID-Monitoring Toolkit

Wastewater and syndromic surveillance monitoring are useful complements to lab-confirmed case surveillance during a pandemic. 
plush wolf with NC State bandana around its neck

Nov 10, 2022

Where’s the Wolf? Enjoying Class Outside

A Wolfpack newcomer makes the correct guess in the latest installment of our contest for NC State employees. 
Hands piled together

Nov 10, 2022

How Colleges Can Help Students Make Friends Who Have Different Religious, Spiritual Beliefs

Co-curricular opportunities can impact whether college students make friends with students from different faith traditions. 

Nov 9, 2022

Announcing the NC State Student Mental Health Task Force

Doneka Scott, Vice Chancellor and Dean for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs announces a university-wide student mental health task force. Read the full message here. 
Natasha Olby works with a dachshund in her lab.

Nov 9, 2022

Better Care for Aging Dogs and Their Aging People

Natasha Olby’s lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine is generating data and insights into the aging process in dogs, and how to improve their health span — not just their life span. Her research also has implications for human geriatric medicine.