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Nov 8, 2017

Study examines hiring, retention of women and minority STEM faculty

NC State statistician Marcia Gumpertz conducted a “snapshot” survey of time to tenure, promotion and retention for female and minority faculty in four different STEM fields. 

Nov 8, 2017

Harries Named Interim Graduate School Dean

Peter J. Harries, senior associate dean of the Graduate School since 2015, has been named the Graduate School’s interim dean. 

Nov 3, 2017

Exploring Immersive Experiences in Biodiversity

After wrapping up three video shoots at different locations across North Carolina, DELTA’s project team shared their experiences as well as the future vision of immersive experience and story-based learning in 360° environments. 

Oct 26, 2017

In Memoriam: Banks C. Talley Jr.

Banks C. Talley Jr., longtime vice chancellor for student affairs and namesake of the Talley Student Union, died on Thursday, Oct. 19. He is remembered for bringing a balanced education that included culture and arts for generations of NC State students. 

Oct 26, 2017

New Fund Supports Research Outside the Lab

A collaboration between the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development enables NC State to close a gap in research funding and support innovative work in multiple disciplines. 

Oct 20, 2017

How Dance Can Help Students in STEM Disciplines

A proof-of-concept study finds participation in dance programs helps students develop skills such as creativity and persistence that benefited them in the classroom and beyond. 

Oct 16, 2017

Top Innovator, Entrepreneurs Honored

Chancellor Randy Woodson honors some of NC State’s most prolific and accomplished researchers for their groundbreaking work. See the full list of honorees from this year’s Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 

Oct 10, 2017

Many Faces, One Wolfpack

In honor of Diversity Education Week, we sat down with Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Dr. Rupert Nacoste to get his thoughts on diversity at NC State. Nacoste reminds us all of the importance of our interactions with individual people from all walks of life to broaden our views and diversify our thinking. 

Oct 4, 2017

Faculty Share Innovative Projects at Smithsonian

NC State and universities across the Atlantic Coast Conference are addressing global challenges through art, science and humanities. Learn how NC State’s own will take the stage in Washington, D.C. to show the world how we Think and Do. 

Oct 2, 2017

New Program Supports Students Pursuing Doctorates

NC State’s TRIO Programs launch a new initiative that focuses on first-generation students, students with limited resources and students from underrepresented groups who are seeking doctorates.