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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. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Michael Dickey

Dr. Michael Dickey, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has developed flexible antennas with a range of potential uses. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Marian McCord

Dr. Marian McCord, associate professor of textile engineering science, chemistry and biomedical engineering, is developing affordable sanitary pads and effective mosquito netting for the developing world. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Donald Bitzer

Dr. Donald L. Bitzer was part of the team that discovered plasma-screen technology. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Roger Narayan

Dr. Roger Narayan has explored the use of microneedles in processes that could advance the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. 

Nov 29, 2011

Dr. Orlin Velev

Dr. Orlin Velev and fellow researchers developed a soft memory device capable of functioning in wet environments. 

Nov 29, 2011

Solar House Reopens to Public

NC State's Solar House has reopened its doors to the public weekdays on a limited basis. 

Nov 20, 2011

Sweet possibilities

NC State research is yielding a new understanding of how the sweet potato can be used. More than just a food source for people, the sweet potato holds potential as a fuel source, a base for pet foods and a safe starch for diabetics. 

Nov 7, 2011

Gallippi Awarded NIH Funding

Dr. Caterina M. Gallippi, biomedical engineering professor, received a five-year National Institutes of Health grant for muscular dystrophy research.