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Alex I. Smirnov in Hunt Library

Aug 21, 2018

Chemist Smirnov Named Scott Distinguished Professor

The College of Sciences has named Alex I. Smirnov of the Department of Chemistry as the Governor Robert W. Scott Distinguished Professor. Smirnov, a prominent chemist who joined the NC State faculty in 2000, conducts interdisciplinary research in the areas of magnetic resonance, spin physics, nanotechnology, and biophysics of lipid bilayers and membrane proteins. 

Belltower glowing red at night in traffic

Jul 3, 2018

Two Faculty Named Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professors

The College of Sciences recently awarded distinguished professorships to two of its outstanding scientists: Ruoying He of the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Fred Wright of the Departments of Statistics and Biological Sciences. Their Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professorships were made possible by a gift from longtime NC State supporters Jim and Ann Goodnight. 

Trees in front of SAS Hall

Jul 3, 2018

Celebrating Five Years of the College of Sciences

On July 1, 2013, NC State launched its new College of Sciences, bringing together people and programs in the physical, chemical, mathematical, statistical, biological and earth-system sciences. The structure enhanced collaborative opportunities for students and faculty, a convergence vital to addressing many of the world’s greatest problems. Endowment growth of 120 percent is just one of the five-year highlights. 

Jun 12, 2018

Mentor Lunch Program Connects Students With Alumni

Led by Bob Starbuck and other members of the College of Sciences Foundation Board of Directors, a new Mentor Lunch Program is connecting undergrads in the college with professionals who can help answer their questions about career choices, workplace culture, networking norms and other topics critical to future success. 

Copper Wolf on Central Campus in the fall

Jun 12, 2018

Recipient of Isaac Frank Ormond Scholarship Named

Biological sciences major Katie Kennedy is the latest recipient of the Isaac Frank Ormond III Memorial Scholarship, which supports NC State students minoring in health and exercise studies who demonstrate good character, strong academic ability and potential to excel in the field. 

Christina Hammock Koch at podium

Jun 12, 2018

Ready for Her Space Flight

NC State alumna and NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch is getting ready for her first trip to space. Koch -- who spoke at last fall's Red and White Night: A Celebration of Philanthropy -- will serve as a flight engineer on a mission set to launch to the International Space Station in April 2019. 

Jun 5, 2018

How Sports Science Got a Cornerback Into Public Health

NC State cornerback Nicholas Lacy's experiences playing football led him to an interest in human biology. The May graduate from the College of Sciences -- and former walk-on who earned an athletics scholarship -- will further his studies in Baltimore this summer through an internship at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 

May 29, 2018

Sciences Alumna Discusses Why She Gives

In 2010, College of Sciences alumna Aimee Tattersall created the Friends Community College Transfer Scholarship, aimed at students with an associate’s degree from a North Carolina community college. Staff spoke with her about the motivations behind the scholarship and what she hopes it will become. 

Meredith Bain

May 29, 2018

Bain Receives Udall Scholarship

Meredith Bain, a Goodnight Scholar from Charlotte majoring in mathematics and German studies, was recently selected as a 2018 Udall Scholar. Selection criteria for the nationally awarded scholarship include leadership potential, a record of public service and academic achievement. 

Michael Bereman in the lab

May 21, 2018

His Disease, His Mission

May is ALS Awareness Month. NC State scientist Michael Bereman was diagnosed with ALS two years ago, and, undeterred by his diagnosis, he is researching a cure to eradicate the disease for future generations.