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Physicist Titus Honored for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics

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Apr 2, 2026

NC State Astrophysicist Mentor Reflects on Artemis II Astronaut Christina Koch’s Journey

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Stephen Reynolds, a professor emeritus in NC State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and Christina Koch's advisor, reflects on his time with her.

Apr 2, 2026

Spectroscopy Filters Eliminate ’Noise’ – and Researchers Now Have a Way to Determine How Well Those Filters Work

Physicist David Aspnes on a new way to choose the best “noise” filter in spectroscopy.
Memorial Belltower

Apr 2, 2026

College Honors 2025-26 Excellence in Advising Award Recipients

The College of Sciences honored Pam Rose and Betty Gardner for excellence in student advising.

Wolf Plaza at NC State

Apr 2, 2026

College Honors 2025-26 LeRoy and Elva Martin Award Recipients

The Martin Award recognizes the contributions of early career faculty to the College of Sciences’ teaching mission.

Apr 1, 2026

NC Astronaut Christina Koch Is Set to Fly to the Moon. 6 Things to Know About Her

The News & Observer
For college, she attended NC State University in Raleigh, where she earned her bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and physics and a master’s degree in electrical engineering. In 2023, she told The N&O that she’s “proud to represent the Wolfpack in whatever way I can.” She is the first NC State graduate to go to space.

Apr 1, 2026

Who Is Christina Koch?

Financial Express
She studied at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and physics, as well as a master’s degree in electrical engineering. She also studied abroad at the University of Ghana.
Christina Koch mingles with students during a visit to NC State.

Apr 1, 2026

From the Brickyard to the Moon: Christina Koch Through the Years

Ahead of her moon-bound NASA mission, explore a timeline of Christina Koch’s life and career.
We traditionally light up the sky above the Memorial Belltower with a fireworks show during Packapalooza.

Mar 27, 2026

6 NC State Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows

Physicist Charles Henderson is among the six NC State faculty who have been elected AAAS fellows.

Mar 25, 2026

The System That Decides What Science Gets Published Is Breaking Down

Forbes
It is important to understand that peer review has been wobbling for decades. But Kevin Gross, a statistician at North Carolina State University, sees the recent past as qualitatively different.

NC State gateway at sunset

Mar 20, 2026

Physicist Titus Honored for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics

Teaching Professor Aaron Titus won the 2026 David Halliday and Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching.