By StaffNC State Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is happy to announce the students who will comprise the 2023-24 cohort of Social Innovation Fellows. Check back with us next semester to learn more… |General
By StaffJulie Williams-Byrd will open the NC Space Symposium on April 21 with a talk about her extensive career spanning across multiple disciplines at NASA. As chief technologist at the NASA Langley Research Center, she provides leadership for planning, management and evaluation of new technology development. An inspiration and motivator for students, she is also a proponent for STEM education and engagement. NC Space Grant spoke with Williams-Byrd about her role and passion for STEM mentoring. |General
By StaffJim Pfaendtner has been named the Louis Martin-Vega Dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1. NC State Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden announced the appointment today. “This is an exciting time for the College of Engineering, as we thank Louis… |General
By StaffThe patch can be applied to the leaves of plants to monitor crops for different pathogens – such as viral and fungal infections – and stresses such as drought or salinity. |General
By StaffTwenty-eight students were named winners in nine research categories at the Graduate Student Research Symposium, featuring posters by nearly 200 students. |General
By StaffCharlie Blackwell-Thompson is the first woman launch director at NASA. On November 16, 2022, she launched Artemis I, the first in a series of missions bringing human exploration back to the Moon and eventually, Mars.
As the keynote speaker for the NC Space Symposium on April 21, Blackwell-Thompson will share her experiences with students. She spoke with NC Space Grant about her STEM journey and her role in the Artemis missions.