Robotic Prosthetic Ankles Improve ‘Natural’ Movement, Stability

on left part of image, a man's lower leg is shown, with the toes of his feet pointing down. There are sensors attached to his knee and calf. On the right, a robotic prosthetic lower leg is shown flexing in a pose identical to the man's leg. In the upper right hand corner, a graph shows an erratic line that moves up and down.

Oct 18, 2023

Robotic Prosthetic Ankles Improve ‘Natural’ Movement, Stability

Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more “naturally,” improving their stability.

Chancellor Woodson interviewing Coach Laurie Henes sitting in her home in front of two NCAA trophies. The image also contains the Red Chair Chats graphic, which says "Red Chair Chats with Chancellor Woodson. Special guest: Laurie Henes"

Oct 18, 2023

Running and Winning with the Pack: A Conversation with Chancellor Woodson and Coach Laurie Henes

In episode seven of Red Chair Chats, cross country and track and field coach Laurie Henes joins Chancellor Woodson for a conversation on running, winning and the importance of fun.

Oct 18, 2023

Study Elucidates Evolution of Mosquitoes and Their Hosts

Study creates a mosquito family tree to better understand disease transmission and host choice.

photograph is an aerial view of a city neighborhood, with busy streets running on either side of a park. The park has many trees, and there are large apartment and office buildings in the background.

Oct 18, 2023

Greener Neighborhoods Can Protect Us – at the Cellular Level

A new study finds that greenspace in urban environments has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress.

Two employees and a student, wearing matching NC State beanies, pose outside with wolfies up during Pack Appreciation Day.

Oct 17, 2023

You Love NC State. We Have a Week for That.

There's so much to love about NC State. During Red and White Week, Oct. 22-28, we celebrate all of it with events, giveaways and one actual astronaut. We'll show you how to get in on the fun, no matter who — or where — you are.

Oct 17, 2023

Seeing the Invisible: Revealing Hidden Damage With Cameras To Improve Aircraft Safety

The project seeks to use cameras to find damage that lies beneath an aircraft’s surface.

Oct 16, 2023

The Future of NC State’s Campus

Chancellor Randy Woodson announces the completion of the university’s physical master plan, which will guide the growth and development for the next decade. Watch the video message here.

Oct 16, 2023

Mimicking a Bird’s Sticky Spit to Create Cellulose Gels

A small bird's nest-making inspires a nontoxic process for making cellulose gels.

Chancellor Randy Woodson delivers this "state of NC State" address on Oct. 23, 2023.

Oct 13, 2023

2023 Chancellor’s Fall Address

On Oct. 23, Chancellor Woodson reflected on the last year at NC State, looked to the future — and welcomed an out-of-this-world guest for a live edition of Red Chair Chats.