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March 2017

Ann Ross examines bones at a table in her lab

Mar 29, 2017

Behind the Yellow Tape

Forensic anthropologist Ann Ross' lab is a real-life version of your favorite forensics TV shows. See what's inside.

Periodic table with chemical structures

Mar 29, 2017

Which Element of the Periodic Table Are You?

Are you a noble gas or more of a reactive metal? Take our quiz to find out where you fall on the periodic table.

Student riding bike on NC State campus

Mar 29, 2017

An Environment That Empowers

Meet four Sciences students who are making the most of their NC State experience, and learn how the college is supporting them and their peers.

Radmila Sazdanovic math art

Mar 29, 2017

Finding Beauty in Math

Assistant professor of math Radmila Sazdanović uses algebraic topology to create visualizations that are both beautiful and useful.

Mar 29, 2017

My Conversation With Dean Ditto

Physics and mathematics senior Jacob Lineberry talks with College of Sciences Dean Bill Ditto about his first year at NC State and his efforts to transform the student experience.

Rhett Allain

Mar 29, 2017

More Sharing Is Better Sharing: A Q&A With Alum and WIRED Blogger Rhett Allain

In this Q&A, physics alumnus Rhett Allain discusses his WIRED blog and the importance of science communication.

Mar 29, 2017

UNC Teaching Award for Oliver-Hoyo; Professorships for Stefanski and Lloyd

Sciences faculty have received prestigious honors and awards in recent months.

Mar 23, 2017

Sciences Students Among 25 From NC State to Win NSF Research Fellowships

Sciences students were among more than two dozen from NC State who scored the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation.

Belltower at night

Mar 22, 2017

Oliver-Hoyo Wins 2017 UNC Board of Governors Teaching Award

Maria T. Oliver-Hoyo of NC State's Department of Chemistry won a prestigious 2017 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Mar 14, 2017

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

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