Faculty Focus
Poet’s Work Spans 40 Creative Years
Language professor Tom Feeny recently published his second collection of poetry.
Prof Briefs UN Security Council
NC State political science professor Mark Nance briefs the UN Security Council on weapons proliferation.
Biomedical Engineer Zhen Gu Named to Tech Review’s Top Innovators Under 35
Zhen Gu, an assistant professor in NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill’s joint biomedical engineering program, has been named one of MIT Technology Review’s “Innovators Under 35” for his work on developing novel drug-delivery systems for treating cancer and diabetes.
New Faculty Chair Walks the Walk
With faculty appointments in two colleges and responsibilities for teaching, advising and study abroad, Jeannette Moore is always on the move. Don’t expect her to slow down as the new chair of the faculty.
Sign Up for Seed Grant Workshop
Room is still available in the OFD's Seed Grant Proposal workshop, slated for next Wednesday.
Narayan Earns N.C.’s Top Science Award
Jay Narayan is recognized by the state of North Carolina for his groundbreaking work in materials science. Find out how his research is leading to the development of high-efficiency LEDs that will save energy, reduce greenhouse emissions and contribute to the nation’s energy independence.
Composer Sets the Macabre to Music
Just in time for Halloween, the Carolina Ballet reprises two of J. Mark Scearce's darkest works, chock-full of vampires with a side dish of the plague.
‘Talkin’ Tar Heel’ Explores Dialects
A new book by NC State sociolinguists Walt Wolfram and Jeffrey Reaser explains how our voices tell the story of North Carolina.
Research Targets Science Lovers
Science educator Gail Jones says schools can do a better job turning science enthusiasts into science majors. Her research looks at what keeps hobbyists from pursuing STEM careers.
Prof’s Pioneering Work Hailed
Thirty years after she penned a groundbreaking research paper that launched an entirely new academic field, Carolyn Miller is back in the spotlight. The journal Composition Forum dedicates its November issue to examining the impact of her innovative ideas.