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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.

Mar 29, 2010

Time Traveler

In video games, the concept of the "do-over" is familiar to players: replaying a level or situation again, using knowledge from previous tries to get it right. Doctoral student Chris Hazard has taken that idea to the next level with his groundbreaking game Achron, generating buzz with gamers and interest from the U.S. Army.

Mar 25, 2010

Melton Heads Crop Science

Dr. Tom Melton, assistant director of Cooperative Extension and director of the National Science Foundation Center for Integrated Pest Management, been named interim head of the Department of Crop Science in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.