college of sciences

Oct 12, 2017

Celebrate 100 Years of Physics

NASA astronaut Christina Koch and WIRED blogger Rhett Allain are the featured speakers at a two-day event for NC State's Department of Physics, which is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. 

Oct 12, 2017

Tracing Subglacial Water Storage

Some 70 percent of the world’s population consumes water that has glacial input, so it’s important to understand how these icy giants operate. 

Oct 10, 2017

Mass Extinctions Led to Low Species Diversity, Dinosaur Rule

NC State researcher finds patterns after two of the Earth's mass extinction events. 

Oct 5, 2017

Crossroads Series: Science + Design

Artist Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is the featured speaker at the kickoff to the College of Sciences Crossroads Series, which will be held on Oct. 11 from 3-4 p.m. at the State Ballroom at Talley Student Union. 

Oct 3, 2017

Designer Biosensor Can Detect Antibiotic Production by Microbes

Researchers engineer designer biosensors that can detect antibiotic molecules 

Sep 27, 2017

Innovative Projects Present at ACCelerate Festival

Pioneering NC State projects that blend art and science take center stage at the ACCelerate Festival in October. Learn more about the upcoming three-day event in the nation’s capital. 

Sep 11, 2017

Study Examines Cross-Species Interactions

A new study shows the ways differing species interact at the molecular level. 

Sep 7, 2017

NC State Experts Can Discuss Hurricane, Flood Issues

NC State experts are ready to share knowledge on a host of storm-related topics. 

Aug 30, 2017

Molecular Motors and Molecular Machines – Q&A With Gufeng Wang

Researchers create light-driven, motorized molecules capable of drilling holes in membranes of individual cells. 

Aug 22, 2017

Technique Expedites Chemical Screening to Prioritize Toxicity Testing

A new technique can determine if a chemical has the potential to activate key genes in seconds rather than the typical 24 hours or more. The technique can be used to prioritize chemicals for in-depth testing to determine their toxicity. 

Aug 17, 2017

DELTA Faculty Fellows Recognized at Summer Shorts

Kim Allen, Ed Lindsay and Maria Gallardo-Williams were honored with certificates of appreciation at Summer Shorts, marking the completion of their outstanding service as Faculty Fellows. This group of dedicated faculty members is passionate about the future of educational technology. 

Aug 17, 2017

Eclipse 2017: How to View and See Another Day

The College of Sciences has a few tips on how to safely watch Monday's eclipse, including some ways that you can help collect data on this rare event. Join the campus community on Monday at the Brickyard from 12:30 until 4 p.m. Free eclipse glasses are available, along with a telescope for a closer view and misting tents to keep everyone cool. 

Aug 10, 2017

DELTA Announces 2017-18 Grant Recipients

DELTA will give more than $236,000 in new and continuing DELTA grants to 25 recipients across eight academic colleges. 

Aug 3, 2017

Finding Neutrinos – Q&A With Matthew Green

The world’s smallest neutrino detector has found neutrinos: elusive, electrically neutral particles that interact only weakly with matter. 

Aug 3, 2017

NC State Receives DARPA Funding to Develop, Test Gene Drive System

Developing and testing a gene drive system to reduce invasive mouse populations is the focus of a DARPA-funded research project.