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Jul 29, 2020

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund supports six promising projects

This year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Fund winners are working toward safer treatments for human and animal health, novel manufacturing methods for toilet paper, lightweight car frames and synthetic fuel. 

Jul 29, 2020

Why we should already be planning for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

What is the best way to distribute vaccines fairly and efficiently? 

Jul 28, 2020

All systems go

From her active research on pandemic disease spread to leadership as the head of the Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, A. Doug Allison Distinguished Professor Julie Swann thinks beyond boundaries and puts solutions into action to build a better world. 

Jul 28, 2020

Tech sector job interviews assess anxiety, not software skills

The design of “technical interviews” is hurting the tech sector. 

Jul 22, 2020

Study: Novel PFAS comprise 24% of those measured in blood of Wilmington, N.C. residents

Novel PFAS are 24% of total PFAS detected in blood of Wilmington residents. 

Jul 13, 2020

Student becomes teacher

NC State junior Ryan Catalfu finds a creative way to support families struggling to homeschool during the pandemic. 

Jul 7, 2020

Fall 2020 – Entrepreneurship Garage member policy updates

As we work toward a fall return, this article presents protocols and guidelines to help promote a safe and supportive environment at the Entrepreneurship Garage. 

Jul 2, 2020

Flexible material shows potential for use in fabrics to heat, cool

Researchers reported that a material made of carbon nanotubes may be key in developing clothing that can heat or cool the wearer on demand. 

Jul 2, 2020

Jellyfish-inspired soft robots can out swim their natural counterparts

Researchers make faster, more powerful soft robots — including an exceptionally fast robotic jellyfish.