How might we more sustainably use water, energy, waste, transportation or food? During this three-day challenge, student teams research, design, prototype and build a new solution that addresses a sustainability challenge. On the last day, community and industry sustainability experts evaluate solutions and award prizes to the top teams.
The Goodnight Scholars Program at NC State welcomes National Geographic Fellow and data artist, Jer Thorp, as its featured speaker for the “Goodnight Scholars Program Presents Speaker Series.”
A full slate of events is scheduled at NC State for Black History Month. For details, see the annual campus-wide calendar, prepared by Multicultural Student Affairs. The 2018 theme is "Reclaiming Our Time: Solidifying Our Existence in the Wake of Resistance."
NC State students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the general public, are invited to attend the Diversity in STEM Symposium: Making Space for Ourselves and Others. The event will include sessions on salary negotiation, creating a personal brand, finding and navigating a diverse work environment, and respecting community culture in STEM research. This event is free, but registration is required by Jan. 30.
During this one-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions led by award-winning NC State faculty, attend the 2018 ACC Teaching Lecture, and meet and talk with NC State peers who are interested in teaching and learning.
The spring Diversity Dialogue, “From Dialogue to Action,” will provide facilitated discussion to promote awareness and understanding of different dimensions of diversity as it relates specifically to NC State’s campus culture. This forum will allow individuals to go beyond a discussion of problems and challenges to skill building, action and allyship.
The Department Head Workshop Series, sponsored by the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost and organized by the Office of Faculty Development, is open to all department heads. Lunch is provided and registration is required. Contact Doug James (dljames2@ncsu.edu) for more information.
Every spring, the Provost's Office offers general information meetings on the NC State reappointment, promotion and tenure (RPT) process. These sessions are designed for new tenure-track and non tenure-track faculty, those who will be entering the RPT cycle, or individuals involved in the RPT process.