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Research Image Contest Winning Photo of Midwestern Thunderstorms by Andy Wade

Sep 13, 2017

Winners of the 2017 NC State Research Image Contest

From a map of Mars to a mid-strike lightning bolt, the college's winners captured the beauty of science.

Partial solar eclipse

Aug 16, 2017

Eclipse 2017: Campus Celebration, Citizen Science and Safety Tips

Find out what you need to know about the solar eclipse that's sweeping the nation on August 21.

Jun 20, 2017

Design Students Imagine the Crossroads Building

Architecture students have taken some first cracks at designing the centerpiece of the Imagination Corridor.

Astrophysicist Katie Mack stares up at a starry night sky

Jun 7, 2017

Leadership in Public Science: Meet Katie Mack

Katie Mack's enthusiasm and skill for talking with the public about astronomy in accessible language have made her a go-to source for research on how the universe works.

John Meitzen at Brain Awareness Night

May 22, 2017

60 Seconds With Neuroscientist John Meitzen

Meet NC State neuroscientist John Meitzen, who researches how the human brain works and helps the public understand it.

May 5, 2017

Sharing Science Through Picture Books

Science-themed picture books make the process of science, a way of looking at the world and understanding how it works, accessible to everyone — especially children.

Apr 4, 2017

Compete and Win Prizes by Capturing Wildlife (With Your Phone)

See who can capture the most photos of wildlife and plants across the Triangle as part of this year’s City Nature Challenge, which runs April 14-18.

Rhett Allain

Mar 29, 2017

More Sharing Is Better Sharing: A Q&A With Alum and WIRED Blogger Rhett Allain

In this Q&A, physics alumnus Rhett Allain discusses his WIRED blog and the importance of science communication.

Two students work an a project.

Feb 22, 2017

Learners, Leaders

One in every eight students in North Carolina public schools has a disability. A program supported by the Science House at NC State is helping tap this potential wellspring of talent for the state’s STEM industries.

Oct 17, 2016

Citizen Scientists Needed to Find NC’s Candid Critters

North Carolina scientists are looking for volunteers to help with the largest-ever camera trap study of wildlife. Find out how you can get involved.