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A person in Black Leggings Wearing Ice Skates

Feb 9, 2026

The Physics of Figure Skating Jumps

Kasey Wagoner is an assistant professor of physics at NC State who is interested in the oldest light in the universe – the cosmic microwave background – as well as the physics of sports, including Olympic sports. He wrote this piece {link} examining the physics of figure skating jumps. You can also read his explanation of…
A football on a grass field

Feb 9, 2026

Some Physics of the NFL’s Dynamic Kickoff

Kasey Wagoner is an assistant professor of physics at NC State who is interested in the oldest light in the universe – the cosmic microwave background – as well as the physics of sports. He wrote this piece examining the physics of football’s dynamic kickoff. You can also read his explanation of the physics behind figure…
Early spring at Wolf Plaza.

Feb 2, 2026

2025-26 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2024-25 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond.
The Technology Tower at Talley Student Union

Jan 21, 2026

Smith, Wagoner Selected for Digital Science Communication Fellowship

Fellows will work alongside mentors from top-tier academic, media and scientific institutions across the nation to master the art of reaching diverse audiences across digital platforms.
Crystal on dark background to illustrate how applying a thermal gradient to the crystal creates orbital angular momentum.

Jan 21, 2026

Chiral Phonons Create Orbital Current via Their Own Magnetism

Chiral phonons can create orbital current without magnetic elements, and the effect can be achieved in common crystal materials.
Talley tower is reflected in the windows of Talley Student Union

Dec 10, 2025

NC State Announces 2025-26 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2025-26 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators today. This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. The 25 faculty selected will receive $22,000 ­for each of the next three years to support their scholarship and research endeavors.
Environmental Science student Ellie Boitnott works on a sidewalk chalk drawing of her research, titled "Climate Change and Mental Health!", during the Sidewalk Symposium.

Oct 15, 2025

Chalk it Up to Undergraduate Research

At the annual Sidewalk Symposium, undergraduate students share their research — and their creativity — through sidewalk chalk drawings and informal presentations. Experience their work through their eyes and in their words.

Sep 10, 2025

Precise Imaging Technique Confirms Hemoglobin Preservation in Dinosaur Bone

Researchers use Resonance Raman imaging to confirm the presence of hemoglobin in dinosaur remains.

Sep 8, 2025

‘Re-Entrant’ Mixing Behavior in Organic Solar Cells Necessitates New Modeling Approach

Researchers find that some solar cells have a more complex phase behavior than previously assumed.
Rongmon Bordoloi

Aug 1, 2025

Astrophysics at NC State: Q&A With Rongmon Bordoloi

Associate Professor Rongmon Bordoloi, an observational astrophysicist, explains what astrophysics is and how you can study it, too.