University Communications

Apr 7, 2010

iPad, What a pretty face you have…

Okay, so just like the rest of you, I have developed my opinions on Apple's new "revolution," the iPad. Some bloggers are calling for Apple's demise and others praising its genius. Hopefully for the sake of this chat, we can agree that this isSteve Job's most polarizing product. The iPod was a mp3 player, the iMac was a computer and the MacBook is a laptop, but what the hell is a tablet computer and what niche does it fill that Apple's previous products haven't already done a splendid job of filling? 

Apr 7, 2010

Who came up with the name iPad anyways?

These folks seem like geniuses. iPad. Ack. I am not able to speak publicly about what my first thoughts were when this new Apple product got announced. Needless to say, I wasn't really all that curious. This new creation de Apple is not on my "Must Buy NOW" list, or even on my "Maybe Buy Someday?" list. So, we'll see how an "oversized iPhone" (someone else's words, not mine) becomes incorporated in to my everyday life. 

Apr 7, 2010

Getting Excited and First Thoughts

As a very proud owner of a MacBook Pro and a self-proclaimed iPhone addict, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to test out the new iPad. Throughout the next week, I am eager to explore every inch of this product. Apple has set the bar high with previous products, and I expect nothing less this time around. 

Apr 7, 2010

Introducing the Competition

As the iPad delivery is upon us, the competition is priming itself for the challenge. I'm a geek through and through, so I've got a decent set of competitive devices in my arsenal. Here, I'll introduce three devices that I have around and use on a day-to-day basis. 

Apr 6, 2010

Dr. Bill Hunt

Associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering can discuss how “floating islands” can help rid ponds and lakes of pollution. Read more about this expert. 

Apr 6, 2010

Dr. Nick Haddad

Associate professor of biology can discuss monitoring and determining habitats of species. Read more about this expert. 

Apr 6, 2010

Dr. Michael Young

Associate professor of computer science can discuss the importance of the video game industry on North Carolina’s economy. Read more about this expert. 

Apr 1, 2010

Marshall Recognized

Lisa M. Marshall, director of outreach in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has received the Landis Public Communication and Education Award from the American Nuclear Society. 

Apr 1, 2010

Best Plant Named

Lo & Behold "Blue Chip" Buddleia (butterfly bush), developed by Dennis Werner and Layne Snelling in the horticultural science department, was named the best new plant for 2009. 

Apr 1, 2010

Beichner Named Fellow

Robert Beichner, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor of Physics, has been named an American Council on Education fellow for the 2010-11 academic year. 

Apr 1, 2010

Chemical Society Lauds DeSimone

Dr. Joseph DeSimone, William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, has been honored by the American Chemical Society for outstanding contributions to chemistry research. 

Apr 1, 2010

Murphrey New System VP

Ernest G. Murphrey, associate vice chancellor for financial services, will become vice president for finance of the multi-campus University of North Carolina, effective April 5. 

Apr 1, 2010

Skeleton Crew

The renovated Park Shops give faculty and students new, improved laboratory space for research in forensics and anthropology. 

Apr 1, 2010

Settling In

Randy Woodson knows his first few months as NC State chancellor will be about getting to know the state, our alumni, Wolfpack Club members and the faculty and the staff of North Carolina's largest university. We’re eager to get to know him as well, so we asked him about everything from his plans for NC State’s future to his passion for bluegrass. 

Mar 31, 2010

Meeting the Grand Challenges

NC State builds leaders. Just ask freshman Brian Schuster, who helped plan an international event attended by a legendary entrepreneur, two college deans and his fellow students, each armed with big ideas ranging from the creation of easy-to-use blood-counting devices to providing nuclear-based heat to remote Alaskan communities.