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Atomic-scale structure obtained by high-resolution electron microscopy

Jun 11, 2019

‘Sandwich’ Structure Key to Thin LSMO Films Retaining Magnetic Properties

LSMO, a promising material for spintronic devices, retains its magnetic properties in atomically thin layers if it is “sandwiched” between two layers of a different ceramic oxide, LSCO.
Ana Sofia Uzsoy stands in front of a starry sky backdrop.

May 21, 2019

Intelligent Life

From chromosomes deep in the heart of a cell to exoplanets in the farthest reaches of space, Goldwater Scholar Ana Sofia Uzsoy is doing research to help us understand the universe at every scale.
Christina Koch in astronaut gear during training for her space launch

May 20, 2019

Physics Alumna Launches Into Orbit

Follow astronaut and physics alumna Christina Koch’s adventures aboard the International Space Station.
A group photo of the 2018-19 Solomon Scholars with Dean Christine McGahan

May 17, 2019

Meet the Solomon Scholars

Learn more about the college’s signature scholarship program, and meet the 19 extraordinary students who were part of it in 2018-19.

Apr 29, 2019

4 Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

All four students nominated by NC State have been awarded the nation’s preeminent scholarship for science, math and engineering.
2018-19 University Teaching Awards winners

Apr 15, 2019

2018-19 University Teaching Awards Presented

NC State honored more than 30 faculty for their commitment to educational excellence at the 2018-19 University Teaching Awards Ceremony on April 11.
NC State Belltower lit red at night with the Hillsborough Street traffic circle in the foreground

Apr 12, 2019

Sciences Faculty, Student, Staff Receive University Honors

Nine members of the College of Sciences community were recently recognized by NC State with 2018-19 awards.
Astronaut Christina Koch delivering a talk at NC State University

Mar 6, 2019

Blasting Off Into History

Three-time NC State graduate Christina Hammock Koch takes off for the International Space Station on March 14. She plans to conduct experiments on various subjects — and make history.
NC State's Memorial Belltower and North Carolina state flag

Feb 27, 2019

2018-19 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2018-19 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation due to their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, research and community engagement.
Undergraduate researcher performing ZERO-G experiment

Feb 13, 2019

A Zero-Gravity Laboratory

Professor Karen Daniels and her team of physics and engineering undergraduates conduct an experiment under simulated conditions of outer space.