September 2020

Sep 14, 2020

Research sheds light on earliest stages of Angelman syndrome

New research from NC State provides insights into the earliest stages of Angelman syndrome. The work also demonstrates how human cerebral organoids can be used to shed light on genetic disorders that affect human development. 

Sep 14, 2020

Can a simple email encourage women to stay in a STEM program?

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Kent State University want to know what can be done to broaden participation in STEM fields and improve the persistence of women in computer science. 

Sep 9, 2020

Honors faculty profile: Kanton Reynolds

Kanton Reynolds teaches the honors seminar course, HON 293: Technologists of Color/STEM Applications & Innovations in Emerging Societies, where he encourages students to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the “scientists of color [who] have made significant contributions to the evolution of our technology and infrastructure.” 

Sep 8, 2020

Manufacturing and medicine team up to save dog

At a time when the expectation is that we should all stay apart, CAMAL has come together with another NC State college and an industry partner to perform a miraculous procedure that saved the life of a dog and furthered medical research. 

Sep 3, 2020

Envisioning Research Contest winners show artistic exploration

The winners of the 2020 Envisioning Research Contest brought a new light to their discoveries at NC State. 

Sep 1, 2020

Alumna makes lead gift to help establish endowment honoring Tharp

NC State’s Department of Computer Science recently announced efforts to establish the Dr. Alan L. Tharp Undergraduate Innovation Endowment in honor of Tharp, previous department chair and Alumni Distinguished Professor. The proposed endowment will provide programmatic funds, with a preference toward supporting and encouraging undergraduate research and innovation. The fundraising effort was seeded by a $12,000 gift from computer science alumna Marcia G. McLawhorn (B.S. ‘70). 

Sep 1, 2020

New OCIP cohort raises the bar for online education

In a time when online course quality has never been more important, this group of faculty is dedicating their time and efforts to making improvements to their courses to earn official Quality Matters (QM) certification after completion of the Online […] 

Sep 1, 2020

DELTA welcomes 2020-2021 faculty fellows

DELTA is excited to welcome five new Faculty Fellows for the 2020-2021 cycle. Michelle Bartlett, Lina Battestilli, Elaine Bohorquez, Christine Cranford and Julianne Treme will partner with DELTA to share teaching with technology best practices through a variety of activities. The five new Fellows will join Annette Moore who is continuing her grant from the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Sep 1, 2020

DELTA grants recipients for 2020-2021 announced

DELTA announces more than $250,000 in new and continuing DELTA Grants to 29 recipients. We look forward to collaborating with our faculty and campus partners to promote a technology-rich learning environment at NC State.