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Jan 12, 2018

Sharing Science Through Picture Books

There may be no better marriage of science and art than in a children’s book.

Maria Oliver-Hoyo

Jan 12, 2018

Chemistry Professor Sniffs Out Excellence

Chemistry professor Maria T. Oliver-Hoyo was recently named a winner of the 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award from the UNC system Board of Governors.

Jan 12, 2018

Bridging the Funding Gap From Research to Commercialization

Five promising NC State projects will receive support from the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund to help them move their inventions into the marketplace.

Jan 12, 2018

From Planetary to Microscopic: Winners of the 2017 NC State Research Image Contest

From a map of Mars to the microscopic surface of a leaf that only looks like an alien landscape, see the NC State Research Image Contest winners.

Jan 12, 2018

Researchers Release First Chemical Map of Dyes from Historic Dye Library

The first chemical “map” of dyes from the Max A. Weaver Dye Library has been released. The information could assist researchers in developing dyes with desirable properties.

Jan 12, 2018

The Value of Science is Reflected in Your Everyday Decisions

There’s been a fair amount of discussion recently about the value of science and whether it’s worth supporting.

Jan 12, 2018

Computer Models Could Allow Researchers to Better Understand, Predict Adverse Drug Reactions

Research explains what happens at the molecular level during severe allergic reactions to abacavir, an antiviral drug commonly given to treat HIV.

Jan 12, 2018

Computer Simulations First Step Toward Designing New, More Efficient Amine Chemical Scrubbers

Molecular models aim to improve design of cheaper, more efficient amine chemicals to capture carbon dioxide.

Jan 12, 2018

Researchers Tweak Enzyme ‘Assembly Line’ to Improve Antibiotics

NC State chemists have discovered a way to make pinpoint changes to an enzyme-driven “assembly line” that will enable scientists to improve or change the properties of existing antibiotics as well as create designer compounds.

Jan 12, 2018

University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announced the 2016-17 class of University Faculty Scholars. The class of 22 recipients represents top early- and mid-career faculty engaging in research to present solutions to society’s most pressing issues.

Jan 12, 2018

Picture This: Announcing NC State’s Second Annual Research Image Contest

NC State’s research image contest is open to faculty, staff, graduate students and postdocs. Show us what makes your work amazing!

Jan 12, 2018

Baby You Can Drive My Nanocar

Off-road driving can be challenging if you’re in a nanocar.