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Jun 1, 2009

What’s in the Bag?

One NC State student who sampled Stop Hunger Now’s fortified rice-soy meal said it tastes like Ramen Noodles – indeed, a residence-hall staple almost every college student could identify with. Others say it’s more “Rice-a-Roni,” and toss in extra spices, tofu or meat to the dish, to make it even heartier. And, at just 25 cents per serving, the meals-in-a-bag are cheaper, and much more nutritious, than their store-bought counterparts. 

Jun 1, 2009

The Million Meal March

When NC State students return to campus for the fall semester the first thing they’ll do, before unpacking their Frisbees and firing up their PlayStations, will be to help package a million meals for Stop Hunger Now, an international relief organization that provides nutritious pre-packaged meals throughout the developing world. 

May 29, 2009

Dr. Stephen Margolis

Professor and Dept. Head Of Economics. Markets and public policy. Economic issues in intellectual property. Competition and antitrust in technology markets. Read more about this expert. 

May 28, 2009

North Carolina State University engineers have created a non-toxic “wrinkled” coating for use on ship hulls that resisted buildup of troublesome barnacles during 18 months of seawater tests, a finding that could ultimately save boat owners millions of dollars in cleaning and fuel costs. The research conducted by Dr. Kirill Efimenko, research assistant professor in… 

May 22, 2009

More ‘Star Trek’ than ‘Snuggie’

Alien creatures are the least of NASA's worries when it comes to moon travel. There are several potential threats to future missions - with space radiation at the top of the list. Now, a group of students at North Carolina State University has developed a "blanket" of sorts that covers lunar outposts - the astronauts' living quarters - to provide astronauts protection against radiation while also generating and storing powe 

May 20, 2009

NC State University Announces Construction of the Science Center Laboratory Building on Centennial Campus

North Carolina State University officials have broken ground on the next building to be developed on its Centennial Campus. The Centennial Science Center, a privately developed two-story facility, will house corporate partners and university laboratories, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center for Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems. 

May 18, 2009

Advance Scholars Selected

Seventeen faculty members have been appointed as Advance Scholars who will work to enhance faculty diversity. 

May 18, 2009

Employees Give $521,000


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May 18, 2009

Harrison Named Distinguished Professor

Dr. Antony Harrison, a Victorian literature expert who leads the English department, has been recognized as a University Distinguished Professor. 

May 18, 2009

Team Takes Top Journal Award

A team article by faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences was chosen for the American Society for Horticultural Science's Outstanding Extension Publication Award. 

May 18, 2009

Arts NC State Presents Bowers Medals


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May 18, 2009

Hunt Library Designer Wins Prize


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May 18, 2009

FYI: Gustke Wins

Nancy Gustke was selected as the university's First Year Inquiry Outstanding Teacher for 2009. 

May 18, 2009

Earthwise Winners Announced

A student, staff and faculty member were honored for outstanding achievement in sustainability on campus during the sixth annual Earthwise Awards. 

May 18, 2009

FYC Advisers Honored

A national association honored two staff members in First Year College for outstanding advising.