July 2019

Jul 31, 2019

Undiscovered Dinosaurs: We Are Entering the Golden Era of Fossil Finds

New Scientist
“The pace of dinosaur discovery is so fast these days, one could label it frantic,” says palaeontologist Lindsay Zanno of North Carolina State University. And it shows no sign of letting up just yet. It seems we are entering the golden era of dinosaur discovery.

Jul 24, 2019

Campus at the Coast

Learn about the college's marine science education, research and outreach at NC State's Center for Marine Sciences and Technology.

Jul 24, 2019

When Science Is Sidelined, Uncertainty Reigns

Toxicologist Heather Patisaul explains why science is fundamental to effective decision making and public policy.

Jul 18, 2019

Biologist Patisaul Named Associate Dean for Research

Heather Patisaul, a decorated biologist and an expert on how environmental chemicals affect our health, has been named the new associate dean for research in NC State’s College of Sciences.

Jul 16, 2019

50 Years Later: NC State Alumni Reflect on Their Role in Launching the Apollo 11 Mission

WNCN
“Apollo 11 really changed our understanding of our place in the universe,” said NC State professor Paul Byrne. The Apollo 11 mission shaped his field of study as a planetary geologist, but it did much more than that. “It gets people dreaming about what might be possible when a whole nation gets together behind one goal supports it and sees it through,” he said.

Jul 16, 2019

Moon Landing: How NC State Helped Make That Giant Leap

Planetary geologist Paul Byrne describes the significance of the effort to put a man on the moon, which happened with the help of many NC State alumni.

Jul 16, 2019

What Can Researchers Learn by Eavesdropping on Fish?

Researchers are learning how fish use oyster reefs by using underwater acoustic surveys.

Jul 15, 2019

Geologist Owen Named Head of MEAS Department

Lewis Owen, a prominent geologist at the University of Cincinnati, has been named head of the Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences.

Jul 10, 2019

Dello Named State Climatologist for North Carolina

Kathie Dello is the new permanent director of the State Climate Office and the state climatologist for North Carolina.

Jul 10, 2019

Mathematician Bociu Earns Presidential Award for Scientists and Engineers

Lorena Bociu has been honored with a prestigious PECASE early career award.