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From Landslides to Asteroids, Scholar Wants to Understand It All

Physics

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Jul 22, 2021

Quiz: Test Your Summer Olympics Science Knowledge

Find out how much you know about the science behind the Summer Olympics. 
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Jun 30, 2021

Three Sciences Faculty Honored With University Professorships

Three faculty members in the College of Sciences at NC State have been honored by the university with professorships of distinction that recognize top scholarly work. 
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Jun 23, 2021

Common Perovskite Superfluoresces at High Temperatures

A common perovskite's superfluorescent properties may make it useful for quantum computing. 

Jul 23, 2021

As NC State Astrophysicist Katie Mack’s Star Rises, She Ponders How the Universe Will End

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For her work to elevate the understanding of science and make it more accessible, Mack is The News & Observer’s Tar Heel of the Month, which honors people who have made significant contributions to North Carolina and the region. 
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Jun 21, 2021

Sciences Student Noah Wolfe Named Astronaut Scholar

Noah Wolfe, a senior in physics and mathematics, has been selected as part of the 2021-22 class of Astronaut Scholars. 
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May 13, 2021

Four Sciences Faculty Recognized at Celebration of Faculty Excellence

Phil Castellano, Lewis Owen, Brian Space and Dali Sun were honored at the annual event. 
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May 13, 2021

Sciences Faculty Honored in Inaugural Class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators

A new program recognizes and rewards 24 promising NC State early-career faculty, including four from Sciences, whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. 
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May 10, 2021

From the Departments

Catch up on the latest news from our academic departments. 
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May 4, 2021

For Ade, Professorship Fuels Growth

Harald Ade, Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professor, is grateful for the resources his professorship provides and says that these positions not only boost faculty research — they retain and attract the brightest minds. 
NC State Goldwater Scholar Jack Featherstone leans against a railing.

Apr 16, 2021

From Landslides to Asteroids, Scholar Wants to Understand It All

2021 Goldwater Scholar Jack Featherstone conducts research into the physics of phenomena on Earth and in outer space.