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Michael Brennan stands in the National Hurricane Center's broadcast studio.

Aug 31, 2023

From the Departments

Catch up on the latest news from our academic departments.
The NC State Belltower on a fall day. Photo by Marc Hall

Aug 29, 2023

Meet Our Newest Faculty

Get to know the extraordinary scientists joining the college’s faculty, and find out why they’re excited to join the Wolfpack.
a woman holds a small bird in one hand while attaching a band to its leg with her other hand

Aug 23, 2023

The Beauty of Research

Whether photographing scientists at work in the field or offering insights into the microscopic structure of living things, research images convey aspects of the world we struggle to describe with words alone. The winners of the 2023 Envisioning Research contest showcase the scope of research being done at NC State. The contest is a collaborative effort…
Chemistry professor Joshua Pierce writes on a whiteboard while talking to a student

Aug 2, 2023

Chemist Pierce Named Howard J. Schaeffer Distinguished Professor

The College of Sciences has named chemist Joshua Pierce as the Howard J. Schaeffer Distinguished Professor at NC State.
inter-system crossing

Jul 20, 2023

Creating a Clearer Picture of Interplay Between a Molecule’s Electrons and Nuclei

The Abstract talks with Felix Castellano about the interaction of electrons and nuclei within molecules, and what that means for energy production.
The NC State Memorial Belltower

Jul 14, 2023

Chemist Chang Named LORD Distinguished Scholar

Wei-chen Chang, associate professor of chemistry, has been named the Thomas Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar.
Memorial Belltower

Jul 14, 2023

Chemist Xiao Named LORD Distinguished Scholar

Yi Xao, associate professor of chemistry, has been named the Hugh C. Lord, LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholar.
Two researchers appear as silhouettes in front of a screen showing a digital heat map filled with greens, blues, reds, oranges and various other shades of colors.

Jul 12, 2023

Faculty Clusters Fuel a Culture of Excellence at NC State

The Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program has driven interdisciplinary success at NC State for more than a decade. Now university leaders are investing in a new phase of interdisciplinary growth.
A closeup of equipment in Milad Abolhasani's existing self-driving lab, known as the "Artificial Chemist 2.0"

Jul 5, 2023

Research Team Awarded UNC ROI Grant to Accelerate Molecular Discovery Using an Autonomous Robotic Lab

An NC State University research team has been awarded funding from the UNC System Research Opportunities Initiative (ROI) to accelerate molecular and biological innovations enabled by next-generation self-driving labs. Self-driving labs…
A colorized photo of a young adult Mary Yarbrough is held up in front of a swath of greenery, brick pathways and a fountain at Yarbrough Court.

Jun 28, 2023

A Hallowed Place Honors an NC State Icon

Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough broke molds and opened doors at NC State and beyond, earning a special place in Wolfpack hearts — and on our campus.
Students wearing black and red gowns before their graduation ceremony are gathered on the lawn

May 18, 2023

Chemistry Graduation – Spring 2023

Congratulations to our Chemistry students who graduated in Spring 2023. We are so proud of you!
Alina Duca receives a plaque for being selected as a 2022-23 Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor

May 16, 2023

Sciences Faculty, Staff Receive 2022-23 University Honors

Seven members of the College of Sciences community were recognized with 2022-23 NC State teaching, diversity and excellence awards.