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Nov 17, 2021

NC State’s SDG Initiative: First Semester Recap

Beginning during the fall 2021 semester, NC State launched its campus programming initiative focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The purpose of the SDG campus programming initiative is to educate students at NC State as to what the SDGs are, why they are a blueprint for peace and prosperity in the world, and inspire them to…

Nov 16, 2021

Park Scholar Emma Grace Barnes ’24 Co-founds Lux To Support Survivors of Sexual Violence

Lux is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Barnes started with Catherine Carter, another NC State student, to support survivors of sexual violence by providing hotlines, information and legal resources. Their hope is that the organization can be the first stop for survivors after a traumatic event happens.

Nov 5, 2021

Keeping Track of Rare Mountaintop Plants with Drones

Researchers from the Center for Geospatial Analytics have devised a method to more safely and efficiently monitor endangered high-elevation plants, by predicting their likely locations and then flying drones in high-probability areas to collect imagery.

Oct 26, 2021

Meet the 2021 Leader of the Pack Nominees

Student Leadership and Engagement has announced six finalists for its Leader of the Pack award and voting is now open to students. The winner will be announced at the Homecoming football game this Saturday.

Oct 26, 2021

What Big Teeth You Have: Tooth Root Surface Area Can Determine Primate Size

A formula that calculates primate body size from tooth root size could help us learn how human ancestors interacted with their environment.

Oct 14, 2021

From Training for Triathlons to Training Models: Why Laura Mathews Chose NC State’s Online Master of Statistics Program

Laura Mathews’ day job involves training and racing as a professional triathlete. When not actively training, Matthews set out to prepare for her next career. With a strong interest in mathematics and research, she knew a graduate degree in statistics would open up career opportunities in many different areas.   Due to her busy travel schedule,…

Oct 13, 2021

Scientists Seen as Trustworthy Experts When Sharing Their Work in Online Videos

Viewers responding positively to researchers who present their own work.

Oct 7, 2021

Five Years Later, Five Lessons Learned from Matthew

It’s a rare storm that now stands out more for its similarities to, rather than its differences from, others in its era. Five years ago…

Oct 6, 2021

‘Safer’ Chemicals Still Linked to Neurotoxicity, Developmental Effects

A class of chemicals commonly found in everything from toys to home furnishings may pose more of a risk to brain development in children than previously thought.

Oct 6, 2021

Mural, Mural, on the (Graduate School) Wall

Interested in making the Graduate School a social media destination? Now is your chance. Submit your mural contest entry by Dec. 1 for a chance at $200.