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February 2019

The spring 2019 OCIP team. Front row, left to right: Rebecca Sanchez, Bethany Smith, Arlene Mendoza-Moran, Christopher Beeson and Bethanne Tobey. Back row, left to right: Peter Hessling, Julianne Treme, Melissa Ramirez, Muntazar Monsur and Christine Cranford.

Feb 27, 2019

Confirming Commitment to Online Course Quality

Melissa Ramirez of the Department of Biological Sciences is completing a program that helps faculty improve their online courses to meet nationally recognized standards.

Belltower and NC Flag

Feb 27, 2019

Three Sciences Faculty Named 2018-19 University Faculty Scholars

Faculty in biological sciences, chemistry and physics are among 20 early- and mid-career faculty recognized for their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State.

Moros intrepidus. Credit: Jorge Gonzalez

Feb 21, 2019

New Species of Tiny Tyrannosaur Foreshadows Rise of T. Rex

A team led by an NC State paleontologist discovered a new tiny tyrannosaur that paved the way for T. rex to rule.

A student floats above an experimental apparatus onboard a zero-gravity research flight

Feb 13, 2019

A Zero-Gravity Laboratory

Physics Professor Karen Daniels and a team of undergraduates had two feet off the ground on a research flight that simulated gravity in outer space.

Candy hearts with one reading Soul Mate at the forefront

Feb 13, 2019

Who’s Your Science Soulmate?

Take this quiz to discover which famous scientist is your perfect lab partner.

Group photo of five winners of academic advising awards holding their plaques

Feb 13, 2019

Life Sciences First Year Advisor Receives a 2019 Academic Advising Award

Academic advisor Michael Lee received the New Advisor Award for his commitment to promoting student success and professional development.

Campus gateway against a blue sky

Feb 12, 2019

Two NC State Mathematicians Receive NSF CAREER Awards

The awards are some of the highest honors the foundation bestows upon young faculty in the sciences.

NC State Belltower

Feb 11, 2019

Mathematician Arvind Saibaba Receives NSF CAREER Award

Arvind Saibaba of the Department of Mathematics has received a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation.

Campus gateway against a blue sky

Feb 11, 2019

Mathematician David Papp Receives NSF CAREER Award

David Papp of the Department of Mathematics has received a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation.

NC State belltower with a red filter

Feb 11, 2019

College Honors 2018-19 LeRoy and Elva Martin Award Recipients

Two College of Sciences assistant professors have been named the 2018-19 LeRoy and Elva Martin Award for Teaching Excellence recipients.