College of Sciences

Jan 15, 2018

Stefanski Named Head of Statistics

Leonard “Len” Stefanski, a longtime NC State professor and prominent statistician, has been named the new head of the university’s Department of Statistics. In this role, Stefanski, the R.A. Fisher Distinguished Professor of Statistics, oversees academic, administrative and budgetary matters for around 400 students and 42 faculty. 

Dec 18, 2017

Faculty Inventors Honored

Two faculty members at NC State are being named fellows by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI): Donald L. Bitzer, Distinguished University Research Professor of Computer Science, and William Ditto, professor of physics. 

Dec 12, 2017

NC State Physicist Elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

John Thomas, the John S. Risley Distinguished Professor in NC State's Department of Physics, received one of the nation’s most prestigious scientific honors “for groundbreaking contributions to the study of ultra-cold atomic Fermi gases, in particular measurements of the equation of state and of transport properties." He is among 396 scientists to be honored this year by AAAS. 

Dec 5, 2017

His Disease, His Mission

Undeterred by a devastating diagnosis, NC State scientist Michael Bereman is taking the battle to ALS. 

Jun 27, 2017

Almasy Honored as Top Goodnight Scholar

Katie Almasy was honored by the Goodnight Scholars Program for academic achievement, dedication to STEM education and commitment to leadership. The recipient of other accolades including the Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship and G.H. Satterfield Scholarship, she will soon begin work on a graduate research fellowship in chemical biology at Vanderbilt University. 

Jun 27, 2017

Design Students Imagine a Crossroads

Architecture students design an iconic structure for the College of Sciences at the former site of Harrleson Hall, as the college continues preliminary planning and idea gathering for a new Imagination Corridor, which would require private funding. 

Jun 13, 2017

Kathryn Council Honored with 2017 Godwin Red Torch Award

Kathryn Council, an NC State alumna, volunteer and former staff member, received the 2017 Jerry and Elizabeth Godwin Red Torch Award on June 8 in recognition of her impact at the university. 

Jun 9, 2017

Inspiring the Scientists of Tomorrow

A $300,000 gift from the Biogen Idec Foundation.will help hundreds of middle schoolers from groups underrepresented in the sciences attend Imhotep Academy, part of The Science House, NC State’s K-12 science education and outreach program. 

Jun 5, 2017

College of Sciences Highlights Professorships

Endowed professorships honor top faculty leading the way in research, teaching and creativity -- providing funds and freedom to go beyond their everyday work and imagine the extraordinary. Meet the College of Sciences' professorship holders and learn how philanthropic support enhances what they do. 

May 22, 2017

NC State Has its First Newman Fellow

Ashle Page, a Goodnight Scholar and Centennial Scholar, lead ambassador for the Institute for Emerging Issues and graduating senior in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, was named a Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow. She will continue to focus on technology and policy.