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May 2018

Christina Hammock Koch

May 30, 2018

Alumna Assigned to International Space Station Mission

NC State alumna Christina Hammock Koch is slated to serve as a flight engineer on an April 2019 NASA mission.

Alumni Gateway near sunset

May 30, 2018

New Compound Effective Against Drug-Resistant Pathogens Could Lead to Next-Generation Antibiotics

A new synthetic compound inspired by a natural product could be a useful chemical tool for studying antibiotic-resistant infections.

False-color image of sheared grains

May 29, 2018

Researchers Listen for Failure in Granular Materials

A new way to probe granular materials — like the ground beneath us — without disturbing them may enable researchers to forecast their failure.

Dick Patty teaching in Riddick Hall

May 24, 2018

Professor Emeritus Richard Patty Honored for Service in Retirement

The Association of Retired Faculty recognizes longtime physics professor Richard Patty.

Algae

May 24, 2018

A Better B1 Building Block

A B1 precursor called cHET can be easily taken up and used in extremely small concentrations by phytoplankton and plants.

Map with Neuse River estuary

May 23, 2018

How Frequent Hurricanes Change Estuarial Ecosystems

An NC State researcher explains how increased hurricane frequency can lead to increased algal blooms, fish kills and dead zones in estuaries.

NC State Belltower lit red

May 23, 2018

Sciences Faculty Receive University Honors

Several faculty and staff from the College of Sciences recently received recognition from NC State for their outstanding work during 2017-18.

NC State Belltower at night

May 21, 2018

Researcher to Study GenX Exposure in Cape Fear Fish, Alligators

An NC State toxicologist will study GenX exposure in striped bass, catfish and alligators that inhabit the Cape Fear River watershed.

IBM quantum computing at NC State

May 10, 2018

NC State Named First University-Based IBM Q Hub in North America

NC State will be the first university in North America to establish an IBM Quantum Computing Hub as part of the global IBM Q Network created to advance quantum computing.

Meredith Bain, NC State Udall Scholar

May 9, 2018

Math Student Meredith Bain Receives Udall Scholarship

The junior was selected for her commitment to and work in environmental issues related to sustainability and renewable energy.