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Climate Research Centers At-Risk Groups

The importance of all voices 

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Protecting Health Care Workers Across NC

How we’re meeting needs 

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Seed-funding Nourishes Ag Advancements

What we’re growing 

Extraordinary Research

See the latest from Results, the research and innovation magazine of NC State.

Driving Food, Water and Energy Solutions

New NSF Center Will Advance Phosphorus Sustainability

A new interdisciplinary center will advance ambitious goals to reduce phosphorus dependence — with the support of a five-year, $25 million grant.

See our goals 
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Harnessing Data for Decision Making

The new universitywide academy is designed to meet the growing needs of data science research, education and expertise in North Carolina and beyond.

Data is for everyone 
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Engineering

NC State researchers have developed new radar-absorbent material, increasing stealth aircraft's speed, maneuverability and endurance.

Inside the stealth skin 
Harnessing Data for Decision Making

NC State to Lead New Artificial Intelligence Initiative

The National Science Foundation's AI Institute for Engaged Learning will develop tools to improve human learning and education.

Radical innovation 
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Plant Sciences

The plant biology experiments of two NC State researchers' are back on Earth after spending weeks at the International Space Station.

Grow on 
Driving Food, Water and Energy Solutions

Partners in a Sustainable Future

NC State and BASF have completed more than 100 research projects together, including plant sciences innovation and crop protection.

See our growth 
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Envisioning Research

Visualizing the World's Beauty Through Research

The annual Envisioning Research contest highlights how NC State research captures the beauty of the world.

See the winning work 
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Roundup

No matter where you live or what you do, climate change will impact your life. Our researchers are preparing us for what’s to come.

Explore their work 
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Driving Food, Water and Energy Solutions

The populations of certain fruit flies that devastate soft-skinned fruit across the world could be greatly suppressed by introducing genetically modified flies that produce only males after mating.

Learn about the process 
Partners

Led by NC State, the UNC System and XVIII Airborne Corps will offer opportunities to encourage and enhance education, research and innovation in STEM fields.

Explore the partnership 

The growth of Centennial Campus and ABB really go hand in hand.

Louis Martin-Vega, College of Engineering dean

See the partnership's success 
Research

Our Goals, Defined

Our five strategic research areas set our focus and show how our efforts fit into the world around us.

See where we shine 
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Advanced Materials

Wood byproducts are transformed into sustainable, biodegradable smart materials like contact lenses.

See the science behind it 

Exploration

Venus

Why Phosphine in Venus’ Clouds is a Big Deal

The gas, often produced by organic life forms, raises the tantalizing possibility that something is alive on Venus.

Discover new possibilities 

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Research Sheds Light on Earliest Stages of Angelman Syndrome

NC State researchers found a specific gene appears to play an important role in the development of brain tissue earlier than anyone knew.

Explore the research 

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Helping Heal Chronic Wounds

NC State inventors have developed new technology that mimics the body’s natural clotting process.

Take a look at the tech 

Innovative Outcomes

Wherever it starts, NC State research finds the same destination: the real world.

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