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Transformational Faculty

NC State faculty lead the university’s drive for academic excellence and student success.

They’re transforming the world.

Collectively, faculty members have earned more than 85 National Science Foundation career and presidential awards in the past 10 years. Twenty are members of the national academies. Find out what they’re doing in the classroom, in the lab and in the field to create a brighter future.

Dr. Jay Baliga

Dr. Jay Baliga is saving the planet, one kilowatt at a time.

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Dr. Robert J. Beichner

Dr. Robert Beichner is making large lecture halls a thing of the past.

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Dr. Michael Escuti

Dr. Michael Escuti is developing a system for steering laser beams with pinpoint accuracy.

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Dr. Trudy Mackay

Dr. Trudy Mackay is mapping the genetic basis of anger and other complex traits.

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Faculty Focus

Read the latest features about NC State faculty in the Bulletin, the university's official news source.

  • Heart of Darkness

    Heart of Darkness

    Composer J. Mark Scearce finds inspiration for his new opera in a supernatural tale of soul-wrenching horror. A little night music may end up giving you nightmares.

  • Not Your Average Statistician

    Not Your Average Statistician

    Media coverage of the big data revolution has lots of people talking about statistics. Leading the discussion is NC State's Marie Davidian, who speaks softly but reaches a big audience.

  • Pride of Place

    Pride of Place

    The kitchen in the new chancellor's residence took top honors in a national home design competition, earning the distinction of "Room of the Year." The Bulletin visits with architect Marvin Malecha in the beautiful home.

  • No Worries for New Teachers

    No Worries for New Teachers

    In her new book, Deanna Dannels helps new teachers overcome the communications worries that keep them up at night. Find out what she has to say in "Teaching Out Loud."

  • Koch Elected to Nat’l Academy of Engineering

    Koch Elected to Nat’l Academy of Engineering

    Carl Koch has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the top professional honors in the field. Learn more about his groundbreaking research.

  • Work on Poultry Virus Honored

    Work on Poultry Virus Honored

    Professor James Guy has been honored for his positive contributions to the poultry industry. Learn about his work to fight a disease common in broiler chickens.

  • Researchers Regroup Post Sandy

    Researchers Regroup Post Sandy

    Researchers return to New York City next month to continue their study of insect populations in urban areas in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

  • Letters Home

    Letters Home

    With the help of Maryam Mohaghegh’s language skills, National Geographic crosses cultures to make the natural sciences come alive for people in Iran.

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National Academy
Members

National Academy of Sciences

  • Fred Gould, 2011, Entomology

  • Trudy F.C. Mackay, 2010, Genetics

  • Todd R. Klaenhammer, 2001, Food, Bioprocessing and Nutritional Sciences.

  • David E. Aspnes, 1998, Applied Physical Sciences

  • Ronald R. Sederoff, 1995, Genomics of Forest Trees, Molecular Basis of Wood Formation

  • C.S. Levings, 1987, Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

  • Major M. Goodman, 1986, Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

  • Ellis B. Cowling, 1973, Human Environmental Sciences

  • Thomas F. Malone, 1968, Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

National Academy of Engineering

  • Carl Koch, 2013, Materials Science and Engineering

  • Joseph DeSimone, 2005, Chemical Engineering

  • Carol K. Hall, 2005, Chemical Engineering

  • Thom Joel Hodgson, 2001, Industrial, Manufacturing and Operational Systems Engineering

  • James A. Trainham III, 1997, Chemical Engineering

  • B. Jayant Baliga, 1993, Electronics Engineering

  • Jerome J. Cuomo, 1993, Materials Engineering

  • R. Wayne Skaggs, 1991, Special Fields and Interdisciplinary Engineering

  • Keith E. Gubbins, 1989, Chemical Engineering

  • Paul Zia, Emeritus, 1983, Civil Engineering

  • Donald L. Bitzer, 1974, Computer Science and Engineering

Institute of Medicine

  • Jim E. Riviere, 2003, Burroughs Wellcome Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology


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