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Oct 22, 2018

NC State Library: Where Hair Product Researchers Go to Dye

NC State researchers use dye library to find new and safer hair-coloring products. 

Oct 9, 2018

Thank You, Teachers

NC State faculty make a marked difference in the personal and academic lives of their students. In recognition of this commitment to holistic student success, the Office of Faculty Development started the Thank a Teacher program in 2010. 

Oct 8, 2018

Approach Paves Way For New Generation of Antimicrobial Materials

Researchers have successfully developed materials with the ability to render bacteria and viruses inactive using only ambient oxygen and visible-wavelength light. The new approach opens the door to a range of new products aimed at reducing the transmission of drug-resistant pathogens. 

Sep 17, 2018

Rocky Road: Nanocars Roll, Hop and Skid Across Surfaces

A nanocar’s rolling wheels can move the vehicle in a straight line in distances up to 16 times its body length. 

Aug 27, 2018

Meet the New 2018-19 Sciences Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

This year, we’re welcoming eight new scientists with diverse backgrounds and research interests to our college. 

Aug 16, 2018

Chemist Smirnov Named Scott Distinguished Professor

The College of Sciences has named distinguished chemist Alex I. Smirnov as the Governor Robert W. Scott Distinguished Professor. 

Aug 15, 2018

Top Value in North Carolina — Again

NC State claims the distinction of offering North Carolina college students the best value for their money for the second straight year. The annual list by Money magazine ranks schools based on quality, affordability and alumni success. 

Aug 3, 2018

Top Hat Gains Traction at NC State

It’s been one year since NC State acquired a campus license for Top Hat, allowing faculty and students to use it at no cost. We caught up with a few instructors to hear their stories of successfully implementing Top Hat and how the use of this interactive classroom tool is benefiting their teaching as well as student learning. 

Jun 29, 2018

Researchers Find Vitamin D Receptor is Target for Disruption by Environmental Chemicals

Vitamin D receptor is target for disruption by environmental chemicals 

Jun 4, 2018

ChemMaps Lets Researchers Navigate the Chemical Universe

ChemMaps lets users navigate the chemical space of over 8,000 drugs and 47,000 environmental compounds in 3D and real time. 

May 30, 2018

New Compound Effective Against Drug-Resistant Pathogens Could Lead to Next-Generation Antibiotics

A new synthetic compound inspired by a natural product could be a useful chemical tool for studying antibiotic-resistant infections. 

May 23, 2018

Sciences Faculty Receive University Honors

Several faculty and staff from the College of Sciences recently received recognition from NC State for their outstanding work during 2017-18.