Skip to main content
New Computer Program Aims to Reduce DNA Contamination in Microbial Samples

faculty and staff

NC State architecture professor Patrick Rand

Aug 14, 2019

Architecture Professor Builds Up Accolades

Patrick Rand won the UNC System’s excellence in teaching award this year -- news he received while overseas on his Fulbright. 
Well-adjusted dog

Jun 17, 2019

How Dogs Evolved ‘Puppy Dog Eyes’

Researchers have discovered the secret of "puppy dog eyes." 
Salmonella colonies

Jun 13, 2019

Salmonella Resistant to Antibiotics of Last Resort Found in U.S.

A gene that gives Salmonella resistance to antibiotics of last resort has been found in a sample taken from a human patient in the U.S. 
NC State Housing Director Donna McGalliard standing in front of Pullen Hall

Jun 13, 2019

Meet Donna McGalliard

NC State’s new executive director of University Housing aims to make a ‘positive, lasting impact’ on the university’s students. 
NC State Belltower at sunset

May 30, 2019

Bulletin Board

This week's roundup of news and notes for faculty and staff spotlights Libraries classes, wellness opportunities, parking permits and more. 
Distribution of LSDV cases in 2014

May 29, 2019

Model Identifies High-Risk Areas for Lumpy Skin Disease in Cattle

Researchers have combined two separate computer models to identify areas at highest risk for outbreaks of lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) in cattle. 
Bird sits on top of the wolf statues outside Murphy Football Center

May 22, 2019

Bulletin Board

A roundup of news and notes for faculty and staff includes TheatreFEST, a dental discount, OIT summer courses and more. 
NC State Transportation Officer Matt Heater in his vehicle

May 15, 2019

Meet Matt Heater

One of 10 transportation officers at NC State, Heater helps monitor nearly 20,000 parking spaces on campus. 
A faucet and drinking water.

May 2, 2019

EPA to Fund Study on Whether Treating Drinking Water Limits PFAS Exposure

New EPA grant aims to answer whether just treating drinking water for PFAS contamination does enough to limit exposure. 

Apr 16, 2019

NC State Researchers Predict Normal 2019 Hurricane Season for East Coast

Researchers predict normal hurricane season for 2019. 
Alumni Gateway near sunset.

Mar 18, 2019

Case Study: Bartonella and Sudden-Onset Adolescent Schizophrenia

A new case study describes a Bartonella infection with symptoms that mimicked Schizophrenia. 
Artist’s depiction of a moon base with a view of Earth in the distance. Pavel Chagochkin/Shutterstock.com

Mar 5, 2019

Mining the Moon

Utilizing the moon's resources could help make solar system exploration more economical. 
Photo of Rodolphe Barrangou with graduate student Matthew Nethery in the lab.

Feb 8, 2019

Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Rodolphe Barrangou receives more prestigious recognition with his election to the National Academy of Engineering. 

Feb 7, 2019

Podcast: Physics at Zero Gravity

Physicist Karen Daniels and her students rode the "vomit comet" to test their theories about how best to land spacecraft on asteroids. 
NC State University sign on metal gateway.

Feb 5, 2019

New Computer Program Aims to Reduce DNA Contamination in Microbial Samples

A new, open-source software package created by researchers at NC State and Stanford could help reduce contamination in microbial samples.