college of sciences

May 13, 2015

New Project Tackles Genetic Switchboard for DNA

The Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project, with help from NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill researchers, is looking at the link between genetic variation and gene expression, to figure out how genetic variation impacts disease. 

May 6, 2015

2 Profs Score NCBiotech Grants

NC State faculty members receive $272,500 to buy new lab equipment. Learn about these grants and other funding opportunities available at NCBiotech. 

May 1, 2015

Cross-Population Study Links Individuals’ Chemical Sensitivity, Genes

A new study looks for links between individuals' chemical sensitivity and genetic differences. 

Apr 29, 2015

NC State Receives $6.5 Million from NIEHS to Study Effect of Environment on Human Health

Researchers from the NC State Center for Human Health and the Environment have received a five-year, $6.5 million grant from the NIEHS to investigate the effects of environmental factors on human health. 

Apr 20, 2015

Researchers Produce First Atlas of Airborne Microbes Across United States

Researchers produce first atlas of airborne microbes across the United States. 

Apr 20, 2015

What Science Looks Like at NC State

At NC State, science is more than labs, computers and experiments. Science is a story. Science is a calling. Science is diverse. These are the stories of the dual identities of our scientists – the researcher and the everyday man or woman. 

Apr 15, 2015

Our Three Winners Fund at $170,000

With contributions from all over the world, the Our Three Winners Fund has swelled to $170,000 and hopes to award three scholarships as early as this fall. 

Apr 15, 2015

Five Faculty Win Holladay Medal

NC State announces winners of highest faculty honor. 

Apr 13, 2015

Expect Quiet Hurricane Season, NC State Researchers Say

NC State forecasts quiet 2015 hurricane season. 

Apr 8, 2015

Interviews for COS Dean Begin Next Week

The four finalists to be NC State's next dean of the College of Sciences will be on campus for interviews and open forums, beginning next week. 

Apr 8, 2015

Dean Solomon Honored at May 4 Event

Dean Dan Solomon has served as an administrator at NC State for 34 years, including as the dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the inaugural dean of the College of Sciences. 

Apr 1, 2015

Isotope Study Shows Which Urban Ants Love Junk Food

Research finds that some – but not all – of the ant species on city streets have developed a taste for human food, offering insight into why certain ants are thriving in urban environments. The findings stem from a study that tested isotope levels in ants to determine the makeup of their diet. 

Mar 20, 2015

Shrinking Habitats Have Adverse Effects on World Ecosystems

A surprising and sobering study shows the degrading effects of habitat fragmentation. 

Mar 18, 2015

Crocodile Ancestor Was Top Predator Before Dinosaurs Roamed North America

Carnufex carolinensis, or the “Carolina Butcher,” was a 9-foot long, land-dwelling crocodylomorph that stalked North Carolina before dinosaurs arrived on the continent. 

Mar 3, 2015

NPR’s Joe Palca Talks Science Communication

Award-winning science journalist Joe Palca discusses the role of storytelling in communicating about science.