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Apr 12, 2019

Sciences Faculty, Student, Staff Receive University Honors

Nine members of the College of Sciences community were recently recognized by NC State with 2018-19 awards. 
Paola Rivera in front of a painted silhouette of a man and woman at a telescope

Apr 9, 2019

Funding the Future

Paola Rivera, an NC State sophomore majoring in human biology, appreciates scholarship donors investing in the future – with a ripple effect that can reach far beyond the students who receive direct support. 

Mar 11, 2019

Katie Jenkins

Interview with Katie Jenkins BS in Genetics, Minor in Biotechnology GPA 3.9 Anticipated Graduation:  May, 2019 What is your proudest accomplishment as an NC State student? My proudest accomplishment would have to be receiving my CMI internship beginning in the summer of 2017 and continuing through today. Through this internship, I have been able to get… 
NC State's Memorial Belltower and North Carolina state flag

Feb 27, 2019

2018-19 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2018-19 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation due to their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, research and community engagement. 
The spring 2019 OCIP team The spring 2019 OCIP team. Front row, left to right: Rebecca Sanchez, Bethany Smith, Arlene Mendoza-Moran, Christopher Beeson and Bethanne Tobey. Back row, left to right: Peter Hessling, Julianne Treme, Melissa Ramirez, Muntazar Monsur and Christine Cranford. Pictured in the lobby of CTI. The front row is sitting on a couch and the back row is standing behind them.

Feb 26, 2019

Confirming Commitment to Online Course Quality through Quality Matters

The Online Course Improvement Program (OCIP) has a new cohort of faculty who will work to make improvements to their online courses to meet the nationally recognized standards of the Quality Matters organization. Meet the new group of dedicated faculty members committed to providing quality online teaching and learning. 
Moros intrepidus

Feb 21, 2019

New Species of Tiny Tyrannosaur Foreshadows Rise of T. Rex

New tiny tyrannosaur nicknamed “harbinger of doom” paved the way for T. rex to rule. 
Group photo of Academic Advising Award Winners

Jan 29, 2019

2019 Academic Advising Award Recipients Announced

These dedicated individuals support students as they figure out where they ultimately want to end up, and help chart the path to get there. Deeply committed to the success of all students, these are the 

Jan 28, 2019

Molecular Analysis of Anchiornis Feather Gives Clues to Origin of Flight

Molecular analysis of a fossil feather could help scientists understand when dinosaur feathers developed capacity for flight. 

Jan 24, 2019

NC State Researchers to Invite Fayetteville-Area Residents for GenX, PFAS Study

Researchers with North Carolina State University’s GenX exposure study will be inviting a limited number of residents from Fayetteville’s Gray’s Creek area whose wells have been tested for GenX to participate in water, blood and urine testing for the presence… 
Galagadon

Jan 21, 2019

Ancient Carpet Shark Discovered with ‘Spaceship-Shaped’ Teeth

A small prehistoric shark with spaceship-shaped teeth takes its name from the video game Galaga.