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Two Chemists Named LORD Distinguished Scholars

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The red belltower looms over campus.

Aug 1, 2019

NC State Chemist Earns $1.5 Million Research Grant to Study Next-Generation Quantum Systems

A team led by David Shulz has earned a major grant from the Department of Energy for research that has potential impacts on computing, networking and sensing.
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Jul 24, 2019

When Science Is Sidelined, Uncertainty Reigns

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

Heather Patisaul in her lab in David Clark Labs

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.
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.
Lewis Owen works in the field

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.
Lorena Bociu talks to female students

Jul 10, 2019

Mathematician Bociu Earns Presidential Award for Scientists and Engineers

Lorena Bociu has been honored with a prestigious PECASE early career award.
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.
Student walks to Talley Student Union in the rain.

Jun 19, 2019

What Does ‘Chance of Rain’ Actually Mean?

We asked atmospheric scientist Gary Lackmann how to figure out whether the forecast means you should grab an umbrella.
Atomic-scale structure obtained by high-resolution electron microscopy

Jun 11, 2019

‘Sandwich’ Structure Key to Thin LSMO Films Retaining Magnetic Properties

LSMO, a promising material for spintronic devices, retains its magnetic properties in atomically thin layers if it is “sandwiched” between two layers of a different ceramic oxide, LSCO.
The NC State Belltower lit red against a night sky

Jun 4, 2019

Two Chemists Named LORD Distinguished Scholars

The College of Sciences has named two faculty members in the Department of Chemistry as LORD Corporation Distinguished Scholars.