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Dec 15, 2009

A Year of Big Ideas

In 2009, our faculty and staff strove to advance research, education and service in a time of limited resources. But despite the challenges, it was most certainly a productive year on campus, where our community of more than 31,000 students and nearly 8,000 faculty and staff continued to fulfill the promise of this institution through groundbreaking discoveries, lifesaving research and pioneering innovations. As we move forward to 2010, join us in reliving some of NC State’s best ideas and advances from 2009. 

Nov 16, 2009

Nothing But Net

Pay attention, Shaq: Two NC State engineers have figured out the best way to shoot a free throw - a frequently underappreciated skill that gets more important as the game clock winds down. For the rest of us, it's an opportunity to learn how to leave the bricks on the Brickyard and delve into the physics of a successful free throw. 

Nov 12, 2009

Physics of Free Throws

Two NC State engineers have figured out the best way to shoot a free throw – a frequently underappreciated skill that gets more important as the game clock winds down. 

Oct 29, 2009

DeSimone to be Honored

Dr. Joseph DeSimone, William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, will receive the North Carolina Award for Science from the governor today. 

Oct 22, 2009

Masnari Honored with Alumni Award

Dr. Nino Masnari, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering, received an Electrical and Computer Engineering Alumni Society Merit Award from the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. 

Oct 22, 2009

Alexander Interim Dean

Dr. Winser E. Alexander, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is serving as interim dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. 

Oct 15, 2009

Smith Elected Chairman

Clarence L. Smith was elected to a one-year term as chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Refrigeration Examiners. 

Oct 15, 2009

Engineering Faculty Recognized

The American Nuclear Society honored two engineering faculty members. 

Oct 15, 2009

Kuznetsov Named ASME Fellow

Dr. Andrey V. Kuznetsov, professor of mechanical engineering, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 

Oct 15, 2009

Wysk Named to Endowed Professorship

Dr. Richard A. Wysk has been named the Dopaco Inc. Distinguished Professor in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. 

Oct 15, 2009

Baugh to Direct Japan Center

Dr. John Baugh, professor of civil engineering and operations research, has been named director of the Japan Center at NC State. 

Oct 1, 2009

De los Reyes Named TED Fellow

Dr. Francis de los Reyes III, associate professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering, has been chosen as a 2009 TED Fellow. 

Oct 1, 2009

Sumner Presents Lecture

Dr. Emmett A. Sumner III,  assistant professor of civil engineering and technical director of the Constructed Facilities Laboratory, delivered the 2009 Robert J. Dexter Memorial Lecture. 

Sep 24, 2009

Alumni To Give $2.5 Million

A Raleigh couple has made a planned estate gift of approximately $2.5 million to NC State that includes funding for a professorship, scholarships and the J.C. Raulston Arboretum. 

Sep 17, 2009

Miller Named McPherson Professor

Dr. Thomas K. Miller III has been named the McPherson Family Distinguished Professor in Engineering Entrepreneurship.