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Trainees learn about changeover at a BTEC upstream bioprocessing course.

Aug 29, 2019

New $27 Million Grant to Focus on the Future of Biomanufacturing

Funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation will advance innovation in biopharmaceuticals.

Students gather samples in the sound in front of the CMAST building

Jul 24, 2019

Campus at the Coast

NC State's Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) offers students unique experiences and furthers the university's research and outreach mission.

Jul 1, 2019

Podcast: Planetary Geology Part 2

Planetary geologist Paul Byrne talks about Venus, what can happen when the sun gets hotter, and what planets need to be habitable.

Atomic-scale structure obtained by high-resolution electron microscopy

Jun 11, 2019

‘Sandwich’ Structure Key to Thin LSMO Films Retaining Magnetic Properties

LSMO, a promising material for spintronic devices, retains its magnetic properties in atomically thin layers if it is “sandwiched” between two layers of a different ceramic oxide, LSCO.

Jun 4, 2019

Podcast: Planetary Geology, Part 1

Paul Byrne explains how tectonic, volcanic and impact processes shape planetary surfaces - and what they can teach us about both distant worlds and our own.

Mar 28, 2019

Call in the Reserves: 2 Types of Stem Cells Repair Intestinal Injury

New research from NC State reveals your body’s “backup plan” – in the form of reserve stem cells – for recovering from severe intestinal injury due to lack of blood supply.

Feb 11, 2019

Tool Identifies Locations for Re-establishing Oyster Beds that Maximize Their Ecological Benefits

New mapping tool identifies sites for re-establishing oyster reefs that maximize their ecological benefits – such as water filtration.

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.

An unedited polarized light microscope image shows the crystal formation of a special type polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) solvent-casted with chloroform.

Feb 4, 2019

Envisioning Research

A contest is helping NC State researchers tell the story of their work.

Jan 24, 2019

Researchers Create Algorithm to Predict PEDV Outbreaks

New algorithm could give pig farms advance notice of deadly PEDV outbreaks.

NC State University sign on metal gateway.

Jan 3, 2019

Using Economic Theory to Address Funding Scarcity – A Q&A With Kevin Gross

Statistician Kevin Gross talks about problems with the current model for research funding, and how the ‘theory of contests’ might alleviate some of those issues.

NC State Professor Sophia Kathariou with students

Dec 11, 2018

Tackling Listeria: New Study Reveals Hypervirulent Strains and Emerging Clones

Recent research at NC State will provide baseline data critical for the development of targeted strategies to reduce food safety threats associated with Listeria-contaminated produce and other ready-to-eat foods.

Rodolphe Barrangou supervises a graduate student in their NC State lab

Nov 28, 2018

Defining the Future of CRISPR

NC State food scientist Rodolphe Barrangou is earning worldwide attention for his work with one of science's most revolutionary technologies.

Black Box Dance Theatre dancers rehearse for their Applied Dance + Inspired Mathematics performance

Sep 17, 2018

Math in Motion

An NC State mathematician and a dancer have worked together to create a unique modern dance performance that brings math concepts to life.

Fisherman tries his luck along the surf at Carolina Beach's Freeman Park.

Aug 2, 2018

Ensuring Cleaner Air and Water

NC State researchers are partnering with communities, agencies and local residents on a wide range of projects to improve air and water quality.