faculty and staff

Mar 4, 2024

NC State Receives $6.9 Million From NSF, NIEHS to Fund New Oceans and Human Health Center

The grant will help establish the North Carolina Center for Coastal Algae, People and Environment. 

Mar 4, 2024

Using Stats to Protect Oceans

Shu Yang and Brian Reich use statistics to determine whether conservation efforts are working. 

Feb 16, 2024

Bridging Accessibility Gaps in the Fashion Studio

Wilson College of Textiles staff are making fashion studio spaces more accessible with 3D-printed hand pedal devices. 

Feb 9, 2024

George Martell: A Journey of Service, Safety and Seamless IT

In the world of IT and safety, George Martell is a seasoned professional who brings a unique blend of perspective and experience to his role as the IT Manager and Safety Officer at NC State’s Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) department. Martell’s journey, both before and during his time at NC State, reveals a story of dedication, resilience, and a commitment to creating a seamless and secure environment for the university’s research community. 

Feb 7, 2024

Senior Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs Katharine Stewart to Return to Faculty

Senior Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs Katharine Stewart will be stepping down from her position to return to her full-time faculty role as a professor in the Department of Psychology. Her last day as senior vice provost will be June 30, 2024. 

Feb 7, 2024

Prof. Yin Liu Wins NSF CAREER Award for Research in Materials Science

North Carolina State University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering is excited to announce Assistant Professor Yin Liu has been awarded the esteemed National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. This recognition comes as a testament to his innovative research in electronic and photonic materials and has far-reaching implications for the rapidly evolving fields of optics and nanotechnology. 

Jan 24, 2024

NC State Announces Transition for New Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development

Kevin D. Howell, vice chancellor for external affairs, partnerships and economic development, is departing NC State. Julie Smith has accepted the vice chancellor role, contingent on the approval of the NC State Board of Trustees. 

Jan 22, 2024

How a Distinguished Professorship Became a Career Pinnacle

Gary Roberson, the Charles W. Suggs Distinguished Professor in CALS, is retiring after 40 years. His relationship with a departmental legend — the donor and namesake behind his title — helped pave his way to success. 

Jan 18, 2024

Q&A: Lesley-Ann Noel on Her New Book, Design Social Change

Assistant Professor Lesley-Ann Noel’s recently-published book, titled “Design Social Change” was written as a guide for topics, mindsets and principles that designers can use to drive the way they think about change. We talked with Dr. Noel about the book’s mission and inspiration. 

Jan 18, 2024

Professor Rodney Waschka’s New Composition Premieres

Arts studies professor and composer Rodney Waschka’s new original work, “Suite for Piano,” will receive its premiere performance at the NYC Contemporary Music Symposium’s upcoming Columbia University concert. 

Jan 10, 2024

The Day King Addressed Campus — and the Klan Marched on Raleigh

Professor Jason Miller has discovered footage of the Ku Klux Klan marching in downtown Raleigh and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. giving a speech in Reynolds Coliseum — both of which happened on the same day. 

Dec 20, 2023

Worth the Wait

An NC State staff member recently donned a Victorian era dress and sang holiday tunes at the White House with local a cappella group, the Oakwood Waits. 

Dec 14, 2023

Celebrating 55 Years of Dedicated Service: Peggy Olive’s Remarkable Journey with the NC State Graduate School

In the heart of NC State University, an extraordinary journey spanning 55 years comes to a close as Peggy Olive announces her retirement. 

Dec 7, 2023

California, Candy and Consumers

NC State experts explain how one state’s ban on four food additives could affect consumers and food processors across the country. 

Dec 7, 2023

Letters From a Legend

An exchange of letters between Albert Einstein and former NC State mathematics professor Raimond Struble is now permanently housed at NC State University Libraries.