Across the state and the nation, NC State is shaping the future. Through useful instruction, meaningful research, and alumni and extension networks that reach every corner, NC State is helping to build the world of tomorrow.
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Technology developed at NC State is the backbone of the nanotechnology industry, which could grow to $1.4 billion in annual sales by 2014. Nanofibers have the potential to improve everything from baseball bats to solar energy panels.
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In a new clinical trial, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine will test the effectiveness of stem cell therapy as a treatment for paralysis. Their results could change the lives of paralyzed pets -- and people, too.
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Veterinarians are responsible for the health and well-being of every species on the planet. In fact, the research they do to help our animal companions has very real implications for human beings as well. At NC State, the College of Veterinary Medicine and centers like the Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research (CCMTR) promote research that can transform the health of both animals and humans.
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NC State research doesn't live only in the lab: our forensic scientists have helped law enforcement close cases.
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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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With 3-D modeling, NC State researchers are recreating crime scenes for law enforcement.
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Researchers in the College of Textiles are building a database that can offer more certainty to investigators using fibers as evidence in court.
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NC State anthropology professor has helped develop skull-mapping software that can trace the ancestry of skulls found by police.
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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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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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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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