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Memorial Belltower

Jun 17, 2024

Jeff Yoder Named Professor of Biological Sciences and Executive Director of Genetics and Genomics Academy

In his role as executive director, Yoder will work as part of a team of interdisciplinary leaders within the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs. 
final beam of Integrative Sciences Building

Jun 14, 2024

Ceremony Showcases Integrative Sciences Building’s Progress

The structural frame of the Integrative Sciences Building has been completed.
Christina Zakas

Jun 13, 2024

Biologist Zakas Receives NSF CAREER Award

Christina Zakas, an assistant professor of biological sciences, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation.

Bruce Schulte working on a fence

Jun 10, 2024

Biologist Schulte Named Head of Biological Sciences at NC State

Schulte joins NC State from Western Kentucky University, where he has been serving as associate vice president for strategy, performance and accountability and university distinguished professor.
Terry "Bucky" Gates

Jun 7, 2024

Terry ‘Bucky’ Gates Receives 2024 Libraries Faculty Award

Terry “Bucky” Gates — an assistant teaching professor of biological sciences who collaborates with the Libraries in the areas of open pedagogy and citizen science — has won the 2024 NC State University Libraries Faculty Award.

May 17, 2024

New Breakthroughs in Spintronics: How Cobalt Oxide Thin Films Could Revolutionize the Future of Data and Computing

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The results were published in the journal Science Advances on May 3, along with colleagues from North Carolina State University. Through this research, the team was able to move spin current through two cobalt oxide thin films, demonstrating the potential for using spin instead of charge as a means of information transfer.

May 17, 2024

Study Explores Role of Epigenetics, Environment in Differing Alzheimer’s Risk Between Black and White Communities

Science Daily
A study from North Carolina State University has found that environmentally caused alterations to specific areas of the genome — known as imprint control regions — during early development may contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and that Black people may be more affected than white people.

Campus gateway sign reading NC State University

May 16, 2024

Study Explores Role of Epigenetics, Environment in Differing Alzheimer’s Risk Between Black and White Communities

Environmentally caused alterations to genes can affect Alzheimer's risk.

May 9, 2024

Christina Koch Is Headed to the Moon, Exactly Like She Dreamed She Would

WUNC
In 2025, she will be one of four astronauts who will head to the moon as a part of Artemis II. The North Carolina State University graduate stopped by the WUNC studio during a recent visit back to the Tar Heel State.

May 7, 2024

From Theoretical to Probable

NC State senior Etienne Phillips did more than simply dream about becoming a standout mathematician. He created, and solved, the equation to reach his goal – overcoming significant challenges along the way.