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CSI: NC State

CSI: NC State

Filed Under: Academics, Faculty and Staff, Partners, Research

NC State experts unlock the secrets of soil samples, skulls, fibers and more to help law enforcement turn cold cases into convictions.

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SBP: Tuition and Fees Brickyard Day

SBP: Tuition and Fees Brickyard Day

Filed Under: Student Voices

Learn more about an opportunity to talk with Chancellor Woodson, Provost Arden, and student leaders about NC  State tuition and fees

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When running is easier than walking

When running is easier than walking

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff, Partners, Research

Sometimes, it's easier to break into a run than to keep up a walking pace. NC State research points to an important calf muscle to explain this apparent paradox.

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Campus honors King’s legacy

Campus honors King’s legacy

Filed Under: Campus Life, Service, Students

The NC State community is in the midst of a two-week celebration of the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

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Early college high school students confront real-world issues

Early college high school students confront real-world issues

Filed Under: Partners, Service

The Wake NC State Early College High School gives students a chance to earn college credit and confront real-world issues in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Data defender

Data defender

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff, Research, Students

In 2011, NC State researcher Xuxian Jiang and his team of students discovered at least 20 types of malware affecting smartphones that use the Android operating system.

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A Look Back at 2011

A Look Back at 2011

Filed Under: Academics, Athletics, Campus Life, Faculty and Staff, Research, Service, Students

Another active year is in the books at NC State. See how the Wolfpack made a global impact in 2011.

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How Does Santa Do It?

How Does Santa Do It?

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff, Research

It takes more than magic to get Santa into millions of homes on Christmas Eve. NC State professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering Dr. Larry Silverberg details the science behind St. Nicholas.

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NC State mints 3,400 new graduates

NC State mints 3,400 new graduates

Filed Under: Academics, Alumni, Campus Life

More than 3,400 new graduates received their degrees Saturday during fall commencement activities. The new alumni heard from keynote speaker Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, a Nobel Prize-winning climate scientist and NC State alumnus.

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First attempts, lasting impressions for engineering freshmen

First attempts, lasting impressions for engineering freshmen

Filed Under: Campus Life, Students

Each year, freshman engineering majors compete at Freshmen Engineering Design Day. The end-of-semester event rewards persistence, teamwork and creativity.

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