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Dec 22, 2014

2014 Research Round-Up Quiz

NC State researchers do amazing work. To see if you’ve been paying attention, we decided to highlight some fun science stories from the past year in a quiz. 

Dec 15, 2014

Still the Farmer’s Best Friend

Now 100 years old, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is finding new ways to serve North Carolina — with help from NC State. 

Dec 11, 2014

New Parking Machine Options in January

New parking options will roll out in January when Pay-By-Space machines open for business in three locations on campus. 

Nov 20, 2014

Film Brings Cherokee Language to Life

See an award-winning film examining efforts to save the Cherokee language. The NC State team behind the one-hour documentary premieres its work Friday at the N.C. Museum of History. 

Nov 19, 2014

Warmer Temperatures Limit Impact of Parasites, Boost Pest Populations

Research shows that some insect pests are thriving in warm, urban environments and developing earlier, limiting the impact of parasitoid wasps that normally help keep those pest populations in check. 

Nov 14, 2014

Shelton Center Promotes Values-Based Leadership

An NC State center founded by a former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff puts the values of leadership front and center. Learn about the Shelton Leadership Center's important work and the upcoming Shelton Leadership Forum. 

Nov 12, 2014

Expert Speaks on Future of Agriculture

The USDA's Sonny Ramaswamy discusses the world's agricultural challenges at a free event Thursday, Nov. 20. The talk is part of Cooperative Extension’s centennial celebration. 

Nov 11, 2014

Murphys Honored for Philanthropy

The Menscer Cup, NC State's prestigious award for philanthropy, recognizes Linda and Wendell Murphy for their decades of generous support of the university. 

Oct 30, 2014

New Tech Aims to Improve Communication Between Dogs and Humans

NC State researchers have developed a suite of technologies that can be used to enhance communication between dogs and humans, which has applications in everything from search and rescue to service dogs to training our pets. 

Oct 28, 2014

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Elsa Youngsteadt

Elsa Youngsteadt talks about what drew her to become an entomology researcher at NC State. 

Oct 15, 2014

Process for Next Round of Faculty Clusters

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced a second call for faculty cluster proposals. This new proposal round will identify four to six additional clusters and fund approximately 15 to 20 new faculty lines. 

Sep 30, 2014

The Root(worm) of the Problem: Unexpected Obstacles on the Road to Research

Scientists often have to spend an enormous amount of time becoming experts in things outside their field of study in order to do research they think is important. This is where a corn-eating beetle and a guy named Clay Chu come in. 

Sep 24, 2014

Engineering a Better Food Bank

How an NC State engineering professor is helping food banks help those in need. 

Sep 16, 2014

NC State Receives Grant to Improve African Sweet Potatoes

NC State receives $12.4 million grant to improve sweet potatoes grown in sub-Saharan Africa. The project could help alleviate hunger in the region. 

Sep 10, 2014

News Goes ‘Think and Do’

Now that you've had a few weeks to explore NC State's redesigned news site, you're invited to share your thoughts about the new "on brand" experience.