NC State Feature Stories

Recent Faculty and Staff Stories — Page 7

Howling Cow a State Fair hit

Howling Cow ice cream, produced at NC State, is one of the most sought-out foods on NC State Fair midway. But it's more than just a fair phenomenon.

Saving energy, money and lives

NC State’s own Dr. B. Jayant Baliga has been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation – the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement.

Leaving lectures behind

A pair of NC State researchers is working to replace the traditional lecture at the center of the traditional American classroom. Bob Beichner, a professor of physics, and Lodge McCammon, a curriculum and contemporary media specialist, both favor activities that encouragement applying knowledge over absorbing it.

Answering the call

The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks presented unprecedented challenges to our country. Chief among the tasks facing the United States after the attacks: innovation to meet those challenges. In fields from textiles to foreign-language training, NC State has been at the forefront, yielding better fabrics for firefighters and technology for detecting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in combat zones.

Remembering 9/11

How people learn of good or bad news tends to be etched forever in the minds of each individual, and every generation has a touchstone tragic event that transcends most other memories. The assassination of President John Kennedy. The space shuttle Challenger explosion. The terrorist attacks of 9/11. Each of these events links the masses in answering the commonly asked question: "Where were you?"

The Real Home Field Advantage

All school colors are not created equal - at least where football fields are concerned.

Making Research An Open Book

How one NC State professor saw an aspect of literacy education being neglected, and decided to do something about it.

Grading the Professors

What happens when we ask students to rate their professors? Rave reviews and positive feedback.

Living history

As a massive renovation begins at Talley Student Center, meet the longtime university leader for whom the building is named.

Real Research, Real Results

From eradicating bed bugs to programming bandages, research at NC State produces results with real impact.

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