_pace, the Final Frontier

Jan 31, 2023

_pace, the Final Frontier

In a triumphant return to Astronomy Days at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, astronaut Christina Koch spells out how even a simple game of Scrabble can take an unexpected turn when you're floating in zero gravity.

Jan 30, 2023

Climate Change May Cut U.S. Forest Inventory by a Fifth This Century

A recent study by NC State researchers found climate change could have a big impact on U.S. forests.

Students gather around a table in the African American Cultural Center, each holding playing cards in their hands.

Jan 25, 2023

Finding Your Wolfpack: The African American Cultural Center

Through events, activities, conversations and workshops, the African American Cultural Center fosters cultural, intellectual and social growth throughout the university community.

Mr. and Ms. Wuf with the Strolling Professor statue

Jan 24, 2023

Education, Computer IT Move Up in Online Rankings

U.S. News delivers good news for two of NC State's graduate programs in this year's ranking of the nation's top online degrees. Programs for veterans in business, education and engineering also score honors.

illustration shows cross-section of a clogged blood vessel, with blue lines representing the vortex ultrasound clearing the clot

Jan 23, 2023

New Tool Uses Ultrasound ‘Tornado’ to Break Down Blood Clots

The new tool was designed to reduce health risks for patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.

Coach Don Easterling in his NC State office in the early 1970s.

Jan 18, 2023

Easterling Remembered as a ‘Master Motivator’

Don Easterling coached some of NC State's best swimmers, including 40 All-Americans and seven future Olympians, while leading Wolfpack teams to 17 ACC titles in 24 years. The legendary coach died at his Virginia home at the age of 90.

Community member holds up a sign during the Pride Walk around campus.

Jan 18, 2023

LGBTQ Pride Center Reflects and Looks Ahead

Take a look back at the history of NC State’s LGBTQ Pride Center, and join us as we celebrate its journey forward.

many ants swarm over a plastic plate containing different types of food. The plate is set on the ground, surrounded by leaves.

Jan 16, 2023

Climate Conundrum: Study Finds Ants Aren’t Altering Behavior in Rising Temperatures

The finding suggests ants may have trouble adjusting to climate change.

Jan 13, 2023

Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sheri L. Schwab, Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity shares a message celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of NC State's MLK Campus Commemoration. Read the full message here.

Jan 13, 2023

Study: Bilingual Kids Could Lead In Ocean Environmental Action

Environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to help the environment, a recent study found.

Forrest Hentz at the blackboard in an archival, black-and-white photo.

Jan 11, 2023

Hentz Made Chemistry Make Sense

Longtime chemistry professor Forrest C. Hentz, inaugural recipient of the Holladay Medal, died in December at the age of 89 (the atomic number of actinium).

A graphic shows the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Graphic by the CDC.

Jan 11, 2023

Researchers Fix ‘Fundamental Flaw,’ Improving Pandemic Prediction Model

By modifying an existing pandemic model, researchers substantially improved its accuracy in predicting disease spread.

Jan 10, 2023

Forests Can Help Manage Water as Raleigh Area Grows, Climate Warms

Riparian buffers could help maintain water levels in parts of the Upper Neuse River Watershed, a study found.

woman with a sad expression on face holds baby

Jan 10, 2023

Adult Children Get Less Support in Separated Families

A new study finds families with separated parents provide less financial and emotional support to their adult children.

Jan 9, 2023

Equity-in-Education Law Poses Challenges for States

A new study highlights some of the challenges states face as they look to meet requirements of a federal law designed to ensure students have equitable opportunities for education in K-12 schools, regardless of race, income, disability or other factors.