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Mar 15, 2018

Students Report Food, Housing Insecurity

NC State becomes one of the first universities in the country to survey its student population on hunger and homelessness. The findings could lead to the expansion of student support programs on campus. 

Mar 5, 2018

Tackling Perceived Bias in Engineering Education

NC State researchers are taking the lead in understanding and addressing perceived bias in engineering education programs across the country. 

Mar 1, 2018

Common Bricks Can Be Used to Detect Past Presence of Uranium, Plutonium

Researchers have demonstrated a technique that can determine whether common bricks have ever been near a radiological source. 

Feb 27, 2018

Research Improves Food Bank Effectiveness, Equity

NC State researchers have developed computer models to improve the ability of food banks to feed as many people as possible, as equitably as possible, while reducing food waste. 

Feb 14, 2018

What Do You Get When You Cross an Airplane With a Submarine?

The EagleRay is the first unmanned, fixed-wing aircraft capable of traveling through the air and underwater – transitioning repeatedly between sky and sea. 

Feb 8, 2018

Will a Cold Winter Kill Off Ticks?

Cold weather won’t kill off ticks. But a brutal winter could still have an effect on tick populations. Maybe. 

Feb 1, 2018

Piano/Visual Recital Takes Off for Stars

Experience the fruits of a creative collaboration of NC State faculty at a recital inspired by the vastness and beauty of the cosmos. 

Jan 8, 2018

Novel System Aims to Improve Biomanufacturing Processes

A novel approach integrates existing technologies to improve biomanufacturing processes used to make everything from pharmaceuticals to fuels. 

Dec 21, 2017

Shining a Light on the ‘Invisible Scholars’

A new book examines the contributions and needs of postdoctoral fellows. 

Dec 18, 2017

Researchers Show Thermally Activated Delayed Photoluminescence From Semiconductor Nanocrystals

Researchers find "control dial" for semiconductor nanocrystal systems, allowing for creation of particles with unique photoluminescent properties. 

Dec 13, 2017

Fieldwork in Africa Informs Science – and Changes a Scientist

How one postdoc's experiences in Kenya changed the way he views himself and his work. 

Dec 7, 2017

World-Class Scholar

NC State undergrad Kobi Felton, a chemical engineering major who is minoring in Spanish, heads off to the United Kingdom next fall as a 2018 Marshall Scholar. Find out how his time at NC State changed his life. 

Dec 7, 2017

NC State Moves Closer to Selecting eRA System

Faculty and staff working to select a new research administration system are inviting two vendors back to campus for another round of hands-on testing. The new eRA system will support the entire lifecycle of a research project, from proposal development through final reporting and closeout. 

Dec 5, 2017

Lemur Study Highlights Role of Diet in Shaping Gut Microbiome

A study of the bacteria in the guts of three lemur species offers new insights into the role of diet in shaping these microbial ecosystems – and how these microbes may relate to primate health. 

Nov 13, 2017

Dunnagan Inspires, Engages as Staff Senate Chair

Meet DELTA’s Cathi Dunnagan, who is dedicated to inspiring and developing strong and engaged leaders as chair of the Staff Senate.