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Kaylie Kirkwood

May 2, 2019

A Chemical Chain Reaction

Scholarship support gave senior chemistry major Kaylie Kirkwood more time to work in the lab of David Muddiman, which has led to the publication of her first paper, attendance at national conferences and her next adventure: pursuing a Ph.D. at NC State.

NC State Belltower lit red at night with the Hillsborough Street traffic circle in the foreground

Apr 25, 2019

Chemist Chang Receives NSF CAREER Award

Wei-chen Chang of the Department of Chemistry has received a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation.

Keynote female speaker wearing red at the eGames Daugherty Track celebration

Apr 22, 2019

NC State Startups Awarded $50,000 in 2019 Lulu eGames Daugherty Track

NC State alumnus Casey Boutwell and his startup company NIRSleep recently won $25,000 in funding as the first-place winner of the the Daugherty Endowment Track of the 2019 Lulu eGames — NC State’s annual startup competition. Joshua Pierce, an NC State chemistry professor and founder of Synoxa Sciences Inc., was awarded $15,000 for second place, and Murthy Guddati, NC State civil engineering professor and founder of INDTI, received $10,000 for third place.

2018-19 University Teaching Awards winners

Apr 15, 2019

2018-19 University Teaching Awards Presented

NC State honored more than 30 faculty for their commitment to educational excellence at the 2018-19 University Teaching Awards Ceremony on April 11.

NC State Belltower lit red at night with the Hillsborough Street traffic circle in the foreground

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.

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 late afternoon sun cuts across the Belltower.

Feb 14, 2019

NC State a Fulbright Leader — Again

NC State again makes the list of research universities with the most Fulbright U.S. Scholars.

Maria Oliver-Hoyo next to a molecule reproduction

Feb 1, 2019

Oliver-Hoyo Named Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Maria Oliver-Hoyo is a chemistry professor recognized as one of NC State’s top education innovators.

E.coli under a microscope

Jan 16, 2019

Researchers Create ‘Shortcut’ to Terpene Biosynthesis in E. coli

Researchers create a more efficient, customizable enzymatic pathway for producing terpenes – molecules useful in everything from cancer drugs to biofuels – in E. coli.

Dec 19, 2018

Virtualizing Organic Chemistry Labs

Through an exploratory grant, DELTA teamed up with Maria Gallardo-Williams to create five virtual reality organic chemistry lab experiences. The student-focused and inclusive experience immerses users into the lab.

College of Sciences Award Winners pose with their awards.

Dec 6, 2018

College Honors Outstanding Alumni and Students

Three alumni and two students received awards recognizing their extraordinary achievements and contributions to the college.

Virtual Library of New Macrolide Scaffolds graphic

Nov 27, 2018

Virtual Library of 1 Million New Macrolide Scaffolds Could Help Speed Drug Discovery

New virtual library of 1 million macrolide scaffolds could speed antibiotic, anti-cancer drug discovery