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Changing Kids’ Perceptions of Science

2017

Belltower at night

May 8, 2017

Physicist McLaughlin Named Distinguished University Professor

The College of Sciences has named Gail McLaughlin a University Distinguished Professor of Physics.

May 5, 2017

Sharing Science Through Picture Books

Science-themed picture books make the process of science, a way of looking at the world and understanding how it works, accessible to everyone — especially children.

May 4, 2017

A Work in Progress: Virtual Field Trips for BIO 181

Biology faculty are working with learning technology specialists to immerse students in field-based experiences as part of an introductory biology course.
Sam Trull, The Sloth Institute

May 1, 2017

Alumna Brings Sloth Love to Hunt Library

Zoology alumna Sam Trull, co-founder of the Sloth Institute in Costa Rica, helps raise baby sloths who have lost their mothers and also educates the public about these fascinating creatures.
NC State University sign

Apr 28, 2017

Hybrid Digital-Analog Circuits Can Increase Computational Power of Chaos-Based Systems

Combining digital and analog components in nonlinear, chaos-based integrated circuits can improve their computational power.
Anu Hanumanthu

Apr 27, 2017

A Platform to Excel

Anu Hanumanthu is preparing to graduate in May and begin medical school, but the aspiring physician will never forget the nurturing and welcoming community she found as an undergraduate at NC State.
Trudy Mackay, Department of Biological Sciences

Apr 27, 2017

Geneticist Mackay Named Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Chair

This is the latest honor for the prominent geneticist, who won the prestigious international Wolf Prize in 2016.
Harald Ade, Department of Physics

Apr 27, 2017

Physicist Ade Named Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professor

The physicist is breaking new ground with his work on carbon electronics and fabricating more efficient plastic solar cells.

Apr 22, 2017

NC State to Host 2020 Science Olympiad National Tournament

NC State will host the 2020 Science Olympiad National Tournament, to be held May 13-16, 2020.

Apr 20, 2017

Changing Kids’ Perceptions of Science

Education professor Audrey Jaeger is connecting a local Science Olympiad team with NC State science and engineering students who serve as both coaches and role models.