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May 17, 2016

Assessing the Positive and Negative Claims About Genetically Engineered Crops

Genetically engineered crops stir strong feelings from both critics and supporters. We talk to the researcher who chaired the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee that just released a report, “Genetically Engineered Crops: Experience and Prospects,” which examines the evidence behind positive and negative claims about GE crops, and the research challenges that lie ahead. 

May 12, 2016

Woodson to Chair APLU Food Security Commission

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson has been named chair of The Challenge of Change: Engaging Public Universities to Feed the World, a commission convened by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. 

May 2, 2016

New Tech Uses Hardware, Software to Train Dogs More Efficiently

NC State researchers have developed and used a customized suite of technologies that allows a computer to train a dog autonomously, with the computer effectively responding to the dog based on the dog’s body language. 

Apr 20, 2016

Model Makes Designing New Antennas Orders of Magnitude Faster

Researchers have developed a model that allows antenna designers to identify efficient configurations for antenna designs in minutes, rather than days. The model is designed to expedite development of next generation “multi-input, multi-ouput” antennas, which allow devices to get more use out of the available bandwidth. 

Mar 30, 2016

Meet Finalists for Design Dean

Three candidates for dean of the College of Design will visit campus next week. Attend open forums to learn more about the finalists. 

Mar 30, 2016

Creative Course Redesigns Benefit Students

Ready to take your courses to the next level? DELTA’s Critical Path Course Redesign grants give faculty members the tools and expertise to find creative solutions to tough instructional challenges. 

Mar 16, 2016

Shorebirds Ignore Aircraft, But Pay Attention to People, Off-road Vehicles

American oystercatchers studied on North Carolina's Cape Lookout National Seashore were disturbed more by pedestrians and off-road vehicles passing their nests than by the U.S. military aircraft flying overhead. 

Mar 14, 2016

How Is North Carolina Doing With Digital Learning?

NC State's Friday Institute has released a new report that maps North Carolina's progress in using learning technologies and digital content. 

Feb 9, 2016

Duplicate DNA a Hallmark of Tick Genome

What makes the tick, well, tick? NC State researchers involved in sequencing the pest's genome find a number of answers. 

Feb 2, 2016

Researchers Sequence Bedbug Genome, Find Unique Features

Entomologist Coby Schal leads effort to reveal the genomic blueprint behind the bedbug's reviled characteristics. 

Jan 19, 2016

First Study of Arthropods in U.S. Homes Finds Huge Biodiversity

The first study to evaluate the biodiversity of arthropods in U.S. homes finds that humans share their houses with any of more than 500 different kinds of arthropods – at least on a short-term basis. 

Jan 13, 2016

Talk About a Sustainable Future

A Jan. 20 town-hall event will focus on NC State's Sustainability Strategic Plan. The event is planned for 9-11 a.m. in Room 126 of Witherspoon Student Center. 

Jan 7, 2016

Giving With Ease to EFNEP’s Mission

Lorelei Jones, coordinator of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program since 2004, strongly believes in investing in NC State. 

Dec 10, 2015

Meet a Finalist in PCM Dean Search

NC State welcomes a candidate for dean of the Poole College of Management next week. Don’t miss an open forum on campus Dec. 15. 

Nov 17, 2015

NC State Completes Healthier Initiative Early

NC State completes healthier campus initiative goals two years ahead of schedule.