Jul 26, 2013

Researchers get better metrics on laser potential of key material

Researchers get better metrics on laser potential of key material, Phys.org, July 25, 2013. NC State researchers have developed more accurate measurements of how efficiently a polymer called MEH-PPV amplifies light, which should advance efforts to develop a new generation of lasers and photonic devices. Lewis Reynolds and Zach Lampert, materials science and engineering, featured. 

Jul 26, 2013

A new way to create ‘gradients’ for understanding molecular …

A new way to create ‘gradients’ for understanding molecular …, Nanowerk, July 26, 2013. NC State researchers  have developed a new technique for creating biomolecular gradients that is both simpler than existing techniques. Albena Ivanisevic and Salah Bedair, engineering, featured. 

Jul 26, 2013

New way to create ‘gradients’ for understanding molecular interactions

New way to create ‘gradients’ for understanding molecular interactions, Science Daily, July 26, 2013. NC State researchers  have developed a new technique for creating biomolecular gradients that is both simpler than existing techniques. Albena Ivanisevic and Salah Bedair, engineering, featured. 

Jul 26, 2013

Researchers Get Better Metrics on Laser Potential of Key Material

Researchers Get Better Metrics on Laser Potential of Key Material, Product Design & Development, July 25, 2013. NC State researchers have developed more accurate measurements of how efficiently a polymer called MEH-PPV amplifies light, which should advance efforts to develop a new generation of lasers and photonic devices. Lewis Reynolds and Zach Lampert, materials science and engineering, featured. 

Jul 26, 2013

POTATO FAMINE PHYTOPHTHORA IS MORE VIRULENT

POTATO FAMINE PHYTOPHTHORA IS MORE VIRULENT, Potato Grower Magazine, July 25, 2013. The plant pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1840s lives on today with a different genetic blueprint. Jean Ristaino, plant pathology, featured. 

Jul 26, 2013

Engineering Camp for Kids

Engineering Camp for Kids, WXII 12-TV (NC), July 25, 2013. Rob Wu explains NC State’s science and engineering camp this summer. Lisa Grable, Science House, featured. 

Jul 26, 2013

Gary Allen, Real Estate Developer, Announces Philanthropic Efforts

Gary Allen, Real Estate Developer, Announces Philanthropic Efforts, Triangle Business Journal, July 26, 2013. Gary Allen’s real estate earnings have resulted in a significant commitment to the largest individual donation to NC State’s Hunt Library, a substantial donation to NC Natural Science Museum, and another large donation to The Carter Center. 

Jul 26, 2013

Gary Allen, Real Estate Developer, Announces Philanthropic Efforts

Gary Allen, Real Estate Developer, Announces Philanthropic Efforts, Sacramento Bee, July 26, 2013. Gary Allen’s real estate earnings have resulted in a significant commitment to the largest individual donation to NC State’s Hunt Library, a substantial donation to NC Natural Science Museum, and another large donation to The Carter Center. 

Jul 26, 2013

Irish Potato Famine pathogen even more virulent today

Irish Potato Famine pathogen even more virulent today, Biobased Digest, July 25, 2013. The plant pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1840s lives on today with a different genetic blueprint and an even larger arsenal of weaponry to harm and kill plants. Jean Ristaino, plant pathology, featured. 

Jul 26, 2013

2013 BIA Award Winners Honored for Best in Brick Design

2013 BIA Award Winners Honored for Best in Brick Design, Concrete Producer, July 24, 2013. The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has honored stunning architecture that incorporates fired clay brick. Projects were submitted by architectural and design firms around the country, and judged by a jury of their peers, including Marvin Malecha, College of Design, NC State University. 

Jul 26, 2013

Liquid metal printed in 3D

Liquid metal printed in 3D, Nature, July 18, 2013. Wires, fibres and elaborate stacks of droplets can be printed in liquid metal. Michael Dickey, chemical and biomolecular engineering, featured. 

Jul 25, 2013

McCrory and Abortion: Inside the PPP Numbers

McCrory and Abortion: Inside the PPP Numbers, National Review, July 24, 2013. For the first time in a PPP poll, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has a net-negative approval rating. Andy Taylor, political science, featured. 

Jul 25, 2013

NC State official set to be honored at White House

NC State official set to be honored at White House, WJTV-TV (MS), July 24, 2013. NC State institute director is being honored at the White House for her work on the state’s future. Anita Brown-Graham, Institute for Emerging Issues, featured. 

Jul 25, 2013

NC State official set to be honored at White House

NC State official set to be honored at White House, WKSL-FM, July 24, 2013. NC State institute director is being honored at the White House for her work on the state’s future. Anita Brown-Graham, Institute for Emerging Issues, featured. 

Jul 25, 2013

NC State official set to be honored at White House

NC State official set to be honored at White House, WBTV-TV (NC), July 24, 2013. NC State institute director is being honored at the White House for her work on the state’s future. Anita Brown-Graham, Institute for Emerging Issues, featured.