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Jan 23, 2012

NC State forensic sciences: dye database

Researchers in the College of Textiles are building a database that can offer more certainty to investigators using fibers as evidence in court. 

Jan 19, 2012

A Model Approach

NC State's health systems engineers are working to make the most of the time and money we spend on medical care. 

Jan 16, 2012

When running is easier than walking

Sometimes, it's easier to break into a run than to keep up a walking pace. NC State research points to an important calf muscle to explain this apparent paradox. 

Jan 3, 2012

Data defender

In 2011, NC State researcher Xuxian Jiang and his team of students discovered at least 20 types of malware affecting smartphones that use the Android operating system. 

Dec 22, 2011

How Does Santa Do It?

It takes more than magic to get Santa into millions of homes on Christmas Eve. NC State professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering Dr. Larry Silverberg details the science behind St. Nicholas. 

Dec 14, 2011

First attempts, lasting impressions for engineering freshmen

Each year, freshman engineering majors compete at Freshmen Engineering Design Day. The end-of-semester event rewards persistence, teamwork and creativity. 

Dec 14, 2011

Winning Ways

When an NC State colleague nominates you for an award, you're doing something right. When faculty and students line up to rave about you, you're Hermine Kabbendjian, winner of the Governor’s Award for Excellence. 

Dec 14, 2011

Four Named IEEE Fellows

Four NC State engineering professors have been named 2012 fellows of IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. 

Dec 7, 2011

Williams Named Distinguished Scientist

Dr. Laurie Williams, professor of computer science, has been honored as a 2011 Distinguished Scientist by the Association for Computing Machinery. 

Dec 6, 2011

The Science of Santa

Don't believe in Santa? NC State’s Dr. Larry Silverberg can explain the science and engineering principles that allow Santa to pull off his magical feat year after year. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Ruben Carbonell

Dr. Ruben Carbonell invented a blood filter to help curb the spread of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease via blood transfusion. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Michael Steer

Dr. Michael Steer, Lampe Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is creating new tools to help the military identify roadside bombs in combat zones. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Jerome Cuomo

During his time at IBM, Dr. Jerome Cuomo helped create the magneto-optic disk, technology that revolutionized computer data storage. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Jagdish Narayan

Dr. Jagdish Narayan has developed materials capable of holding massive amounts of data. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. B. Jayant Baliga

Dr. B. Jayant Baliga created a super-efficient semiconductor that eliminates roughly 1 trillion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per year.