Tag: research

Published on Jan 10, 2020

Study: Columbus’ Caribbean ‘Cannibal’ Claims Were Correct

New evidence suggests one of Christopher Columbus' tales about a warlike Carib people was actually true. 

Published on Dec 18, 2019

Study: Human Management Helps Rare Plants, Butterflies Survive Hurricane

Managing habitats can help prevent hurricane-driven extinctions of rare butterflies. 

Published on Dec 16, 2019

Mercury’s Volcanic Activity — or Lack of It — Could Help Us Find Other Earth-like Worlds

Planetary geologist Paul Byrne's research on how volcanic activity changes rocky planets over time can help us identify other planets similar to Earth. 

Published on Dec 12, 2019

Epidemiologist Hoppin Elected to International Scientific Society

Jane Hoppin, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, has been elected as a fellow of the prestigious Collegium Ramazzini. 

Published on Dec 4, 2019

A Look Back at 2019

Revisit some memorable moments from an extraordinary year of learning and discovery in the College of Sciences. 

Published on Dec 2, 2019

Three Sciences Faculty Receive Distinguished Professorships

Sciences faculty Eric Laber, Brian Reich and Rob Smart have each received distinguished professorships thanks to the support of generous donors. 

Published on Nov 22, 2019

Physicist Ade Named Among Top Cited Researchers

Harald Ade has been named to a list of the world's most highly cited researchers. 

Published on Nov 18, 2019

Carbon Electronics Cluster Opens New Facility at NC State

NC State inaugurated a new carbon electronics laboratory on Nov. 18, formally launching a state-of-the-art facility that is bringing together scientists and engineers across the university to do cutting-edge work in this emerging field. 

Published on Nov 12, 2019

Molecular Toxicologist Smart Named Goodnight Distinguished Chair

The College of Sciences has named Rob Smart as the Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Molecular Toxicology. 

Published on Nov 12, 2019

Statistician Laber Named Goodnight Distinguished Professor

The College of Sciences has named Eric Laber as a Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Statistics.