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Mar 10, 2017

Why Endocrine Disruptors Are Scary – And What You Can Do About It

A new book aims to explain the nature of endocrine disruptors, why they are so widespread, and how you can protect yourself.

Mar 8, 2017

Computer Models Could Allow Researchers to Better Understand, Predict Adverse Drug Reactions

Research explains what happens at the molecular level during severe allergic reactions to abacavir, an antiviral drug commonly given to treat HIV.

Mar 7, 2017

Computer Simulations First Step Toward Designing New, More Efficient Amine Chemical Scrubbers

Molecular models aim to improve design of cheaper, more efficient amine chemicals to capture carbon dioxide.

Feb 27, 2017

Invasive and Native Marsh Grasses May Provide Similar Benefits to Protected Wetlands

An invasive species of marsh grass may provide similar benefits to protected wetlands as native marsh grasses.

Feb 23, 2017

Microbiology Class Wins SWI, CDC Contest

Alice Lee’s Microbiology 360 class recently won a contest sponsored by the Small World Initiative and the Centers for Disease Control about solving the global antibiotics resistance crisis, beating out 13 other entries from across the country.

Feb 22, 2017

Learners, Leaders

One in every eight students in North Carolina public schools has a disability. A program supported by the Science House at NC State is helping tap this potential wellspring of talent for the state’s STEM industries.

Feb 22, 2017

Symposium Highlights NC State Research On Toxic Metals

Some of Earth’s naturally occurring heavy metals can take a significant toll on human health. That’s why lead, arsenic, cadmium and other toxic metals headlined the first research symposium hosted […]

Feb 21, 2017

Learners, Leaders

One in every eight students in North Carolina public schools has a disability. That’s nearly 170,000 people who need the expert support of the state’s educators. But those students are also a potential wellspring of talent for the state’s STEM industries.

Feb 20, 2017

Finding Her Path

NC State junior Christina LaMaire credits the Goodnight Scholars Program — and the opportunities it provides — with changing her life.

Feb 13, 2017

Picture This: Announcing NC State’s Second Annual Research Image Contest

NC State’s research image contest is open to faculty, staff, graduate students and postdocs. Show us what makes your work amazing!