D'Lyn Ford

Oct 18, 2017

NC State’s Tuesday Night Takeover on the Science Channel

Biologist Roland Kays uncovers the science behind unusual images for "What on Earth?" and "Strange Evidence." 

Oct 11, 2017

Walkable Neighborhoods Linked With More Active Older Adults 

NC State research explores ways to build neighborhoods where older adults can stay active and age in place. 

Oct 11, 2017

Open House for Prospective Students on Saturday

Open House events Oct. 14 give prospective students a chance to explore what NC State has to offer. 

Oct 3, 2017

Neuroscientists Find ‘Gatekeeper’ in Itching Sensations Plays No Role in Pain Transmission

NC State research sheds light on how pain and itching sensations travel from the skin to the brain. 

Sep 13, 2017

Who Wins? Outcomes of Olympic-sized Events

Do events like the Olympics bring the positive attention, new infrastructure and lasting local benefits that countries use to justify the costs? NC State professor Jason Bocarro examines the legacies of mega events. 

Jul 27, 2017

NC State Research Explores How Private Schools, Families Make Voucher Decisions

New reports from education researchers provide insight on how school leaders and parents view a publicly funded voucher program to allow lower-income students to attend private schools. 

Jul 24, 2017

Looming Progress

The weaving process comes to a halt when yarn runs out on a loom. NC State textiles researchers have applied to patent an innovative solution to reduce that downtime. 

May 18, 2017

Big Reveal for Nonwovens

Curious about the mysteries of the new nonwovens facility? Take a look at what's under the 65-foot ceilings during an open house on Friday. 

May 17, 2017

Forests in Flux

Changes in temperature and rainfall patterns are shifting the trees in our forests, with hardwood species moving inland and evergreens moving north. 

May 10, 2017

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 13

On Saturday, 5,871 new NC State graduates will celebrate their new degrees. That's a lot of tassels to turn. 

May 2, 2017

Getting in Touch with the Designer in All of Us

Geospatial software frees designers' imaginations by making landscape design something you can literally put your hands on, using 3-D models and colored felt. 

Apr 26, 2017

Mayor to Give NC State Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear from Raleigh Mayor Nancy Farlane and honor the work of architect Phil Freelon and historian David Christian during spring graduation ceremonies May 13. 

Apr 21, 2017

Scientists in Training

Building pasta bridges, learning reptile facts and launching marshmallows with a catapult are all in a day's work for NC State engineering students who coach elementary school Science Olympiad teams. 

Mar 29, 2017

Kids’ Wildlife Preferences Differ from Island to Mainland

NC State research with children from the Bahamas and North Carolina helps us understand the next generation's priorities for wildlife conservation. 

Mar 27, 2017

Words Matter When Math Teachers Describe Student Learning

Whether you remember being in the "high" or "low" math group in elementary school, you'll relate to new NC State research about describing students' math work.