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Apr 22, 2016

Eco Apps: A Guide to Going Green

NC State doctoral student Eli Typhina explores ways that mobile-based apps can help the public make long-term behavioral changes for environmental sustainability. 

Apr 14, 2016

DELTA Grants Make VR a Reality

DELTA uses virtual reality to enhance the student experience. 

Mar 17, 2016

The Science of Chocolate is the Work of this Graduate Alumnus

Ray Schnell, cacao plant science director at Mars Inc., works with other scientists to promote better cacao farming methods and continue to develop hardier plants for the farmers who depend on them for survival. Schnell, 63, earned his master’s degree in 1979 and doctorate in 1984 from NC State’s Department of Crop Science, where he also worked as a research technician between getting his degrees. 

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Mar 15, 2016

Graduate Alum, Researcher Wins Prestigious Prize

Rodolphe Barrangou, an NC State professor, graduate alumnus and a pioneer of the discovery of the adaptive bacterial immune system known as CRISPR, has been named a recipient of the 2016 Warren Alpert Foundation Prize. 

Mar 10, 2016

Graduate Students Provide Mental Health Care

Graduate students in NC State's clinical counseling program are providing counseling services at a Raleigh community agency. Read more from Technician. 

Mar 8, 2016

Block That Pollen

Graduate student and faculty member in crop science have identified “pollen blockers” in corn that can prevent organic corn from being pollinated by genetically modified (GM) plants. Read more from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Feb 23, 2016

Researchers Can Tune Mechanical Properties of Radiation-Sensitive Material for Biomedical Use

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at North Carolina State University has developed a composite material that emits light and heat when exposed to specific wavelengths of radiation and that can be customized to have specific mechanical characteristics. 

Feb 16, 2016

Chuck and Marjorie Flink: Influence for the Future of Landscape Architecture

-Written by Monique Delage Renowned greenway designer Chuck Flink and his wife Marjorie have earmarked  a future multilevel estate gift to the College of Design that will support graduate landscape… 

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Feb 5, 2016

Virtual Career Fair for Graduate Students is March 2

Doctoral and master’s students: Register now for the March 2 Virtual Career Fair, sponsored by the Graduate Career Consortium. More than 30 employers will be online to share opportunities with students from participating institutions. 

Feb 3, 2016

Doctoral Education Student Wins Coveted National Awards

Education Ph.D. student Daniel Kelly has received three top national awards for STEM education innovation.