Skip to main content
Goldwater Scholar Nikhil Milind: Solving the Riddle of Genes

Staff

screen shot of a Waze map

Jul 24, 2019

When Science Is Sidelined, Uncertainty Reigns

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

Jim Prim and George Prude pose in the Gemini Trainer used in the Apollo 11 mission.

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.
an oyster reef revealed by low tide

Jul 16, 2019

What Can Researchers Learn by Eavesdropping on Fish?

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

Jul 3, 2019

Being Certain About Uncertainty

Toxicologist Gerald LeBlanc argues that uncertainty is the engine that drives scientific advancement.
Young male scientist holding a red transparent pill with futuristic scientific air interface with chemical formulas and research data in the foreground

Jun 25, 2019

NC State Announces Drug Development Partnership With North Carolina Central

The new partnership, led by Joshua Pierce in the Department of Chemistry, aims to identify drug development research leads faster.
A hand holding a juvenile southern flounder from Mill Creek

Jun 19, 2019

N.C. Study: Warmer Water Linked to Higher Proportion of Male Flounder

In the wild and in the lab, researchers find higher water temperatures lead to fewer female flounder, a cause for concern.
Tom Stafford and Emily Caporali in the Shrine Room

Jun 11, 2019

Ringing True

For biological sciences alumna Emily Caporali, the Belltower is a place that has held extraordinary memories before, during and after her time at NC State.
Participants running in the 2018 Lace Up to Bring Lewy Down 5K

Jun 5, 2019

Ph.D. Student Organizes Third Race to Fight Dementia

Just weeks from defending her Ph.D. dissertation in mathematics, Suzanne Crifo is organizing her third annual 5K run to fight Lewy body dementia.
Sophomore Rachel Chen standing by an NC State sign.

May 22, 2019

Goldwater Scholar Rachel Chen: Statistically, a Good Bet

Rachel Chen, one of NC State's four 2019 Goldwater scholars, is pursuing study and research that will lead to a career in precision medicine.
NC State student outside holding a ukulele

May 22, 2019

Goldwater Scholar Nikhil Milind: Solving the Riddle of Genes

Nikhil Milind, a 2019 Goldwater Scholar, is melding computer science and biology to explore links between genetics and disease.