August 2017

Aug 4, 2017

Beetles and lightning: Photography winners of the 2017 NC State Research Image Contest

Research photos that wowed us. 

Aug 4, 2017

From planetary to microscopic: Winners of the 2017 NC State Research Image Contest

From a map of Mars to the microscopic surface of a leaf that only looks like an alien landscape, see the NC State Research Image Contest winners. 

Aug 3, 2017

New tool increases adaptability, autonomy of ‘Skyrim’ nonplayer characters

A new tool can be used to create Skyrim nonplayer characters (NPCs) that allow for more variability and flexibility in game play. 

Aug 3, 2017

Top Hat: The new tool to improve student engagement

Are you looking to better engage students and use their existing devices in your favor? Leveraging a mobile device as a learning tool is what Top Hat is all about. NC State acquired an enterprise-level license for Top Hat in May 2017 meaning faculty can use it at no cost to their students. 

Aug 3, 2017

Tips and tricks for exploring lightboard

Are you thinking about using Lightboard in your new course? Does the glass board with glowing writing leave you intrigued? Check out these tips and tricks from DELTA staff to help you learn Lightboard best practices and get started! 

Aug 2, 2017

Marshall elected to American Nuclear Society Board of Directors

Lisa Marshall, director of outreach, retention and engagement in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been elected to the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Board of Directors.