goodnight scholars

Jan 13, 2016

Physics of Football

There's science in football? Sure, lots of it. Former Yale associate engineering professor Ainissa Ramirez, co-author of "Newton's Football: The Science Behind America's Game," will discuss her work as part of the Goodnight Scholars Program's speaker's series on Feb. 8 at Stewart Theatre. 

Oct 27, 2015

Homecoming Is Family Reunion

Five generations of original North Carolina School for Agriculture and Mechanic Arts valedictorian C.B. Williams have attended NC State, including three of his great-great-grandchildren. Two of them, Megan and Katie Owens, are current NC State students. 

Mar 17, 2015

‘Spare Parts’ Inspiration Visits Campus

Science teacher Fredi Lajvardi is the inaugural guest in the Goodnight Scholars Program speaker series. He will tell his inspirational story that spawned a documentary and a new major motion picture called "Spare Parts" at the Talley Student Union on Wednesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. 

Jan 14, 2015

Medlin Named Director of Goodnight Scholars

Allison Medlin has been chosen to lead the Goodnight Scholars Program, which annually provides financial support to 200 students from middle-income families in North Carolina in STEM and STEM-education fields. 

Nov 24, 2014

First-Year Class Boasts Highest Percentage of Female Engineers

NC State’s 2014 first-year engineering class includes the highest percentage of female students in university history. A change in focus and a series of programs help draw those students and support their studies.