Mick Kulikowski

Apr 21, 2008

Democratic Debate Canceled

The N.C. Democratic Party has announced that the Democratic presidential debate scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at North Carolina State University has been canceled due to “time constraints and logistical issues.” North Carolina’s primary is May 6. NC State has already been the site of visits by both of the Democratic candidates’ campaigners as they accelerate… 

Apr 18, 2008

V Foundation Grant to NC State Will Grow New Generation of Cancer Researchers

A new partnership between North Carolina State University and the V Foundation for Cancer Research will introduce young scientists to cancer therapeutic research, encouraging them to pursue careers in combating the disease. Fueled by a $1 million award from the V Foundation for Cancer Research, the Jimmy V-NC State Cancer Therapeutics Training Program will get students… 

Apr 17, 2008

Erskine Bowles to Serve As NC State Spring Commencement Speaker

Erskine Bowles, president of the University of North Carolina system, will deliver North Carolina State University’s commencement address on Saturday, May 10, at the RBC Center in Raleigh. The commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. During the ceremony, Chancellor James Oblinger will confer honorary degrees on behalf of NC State to three distinguished recipients: Pat… 

Apr 15, 2008

NC State to Host UNC Tomorrow Open Forum

North Carolina State University will host an open forum to give faculty, staff and students an opportunity to comment on, ask questions about and make recommendations to a report detailing NC State’s response to UNC Tomorrow – a charge from the University of North Carolina system that its branch campuses become even more responsive to the… 

Apr 2, 2008

Study: Organic, Sustainable Soils ‘Healthier’ Than Conventional Soils

In a study of soils found on crop-producing N.C. farms, North Carolina State University researchers found that soils on farms that used organic or sustainable production methods had lower levels of Southern blight disease and were overall “healthier” than soils on farms using conventional farming methods. The study showed that Southern blight disease, a common… 

Mar 17, 2008

NC State Gene ‘Knockout’ Floors Tobacco Carcinogen

In large-scale field trials, scientists from North Carolina State University have shown that silencing a specific gene in burley tobacco plants significantly reduces harmful carcinogens in cured tobacco leaves. The finding could lead to tobacco products – especially smokeless products – with reduced amounts of cancer-causing agents. 

Mar 7, 2008

Symposium Spotlights Challenges of National Guard Troops, Families

With National Guard troops deployed at unprecedented levels, North Carolina State University is hosting a one-day symposium to raise awareness about the issues and challenges facing the families and children of deployed soldiers. The Children and Families of the N.C. National Guard Symposium will be held Tuesday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.… 

Mar 5, 2008

Graduate Research Symposium Slated for March 19

If you’re interested in research, you’ll be interested in visiting the McKimmon Center from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19. The third annual North Carolina State University Graduate Student Research Symposium will put on display 152 poster presentations representing research being conducted in 47 graduate programs. 

Feb 21, 2008

NC State to Establish New ‘Asia Campus’ and Research Laboratory in South Korea

Within five years, Raleigh, N.C., won’t be the only city with a North Carolina State University campus. 

Feb 21, 2008

NC State to Establish New ‘Asia Campus’ and Research Laboratory in South Korea

Within five years, Raleigh, N.C., won’t be the only city with a North Carolina State University campus. 

Feb 20, 2008

‘Two-Faced’ Particles Act Like Tiny Submarines in NC State Study

For the first time, researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated that microscopic “two-faced” spheres whose halves are physically or chemically different – so-called Janus particles – will move like stealthy submarines when an alternating electrical field is applied to liquid surrounding the particles. 

Feb 18, 2008

NC State’s Kelley Makes AAAS Annual Meeting Presentation

Turning biomass – things like wood, plants or nearly any material that has living, or organic, matter in it – into fuel is one promising way of making the United States less dependent on foreign oil. 

Feb 6, 2008

New Center Expands Service-Learning Opportunities

Service-learning has taken North Carolina State University students on some of the most enriching, engaging and transformative experiences of their college years and plays an important part in the university’s ability to be fully engaged with communities and community issues throughout the nation and world. 

Feb 1, 2008

Glues to Fuels: NC State, Partners Get Grant to Make Low-Cost Fuels from Forest Biomass

Create liquid fuels out of biomass products like wood waste and sawdust. Prove that this biofuels production technology can be performed on a larger scale than just the lab bench. And then show that the process is cheaper than coaxing ethanol from crops like corn. 

Jan 29, 2008

NRC Chairman Klein to Visit NC State

As part of the “Year of Energy,” North Carolina State University will host Dr. Dale Klein, chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). He will present a special seminar titled “Challenges and Opportunities in ‘The Nuclear Renaissance’ â€“ A View from America’s Chief Nuclear Regulator.” The seminar will be held Thursday, Jan. 31, from 1:30…