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THE MAGAZINE OF NC STATE UNIVERSITY

Time Well Spent

From campus improvements to a historic campaign, Chancellor Randy Woodson’s tenure has been marked by success at every level.

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More From Autumn 2024

NC State professor Anna Gibson presents her research on Charles Dickens.

Some Novel Research

An interactive website uses Charles Dickens’ working notes to explore his creative process.

Photo of a manikin dressed in a fire-protective suit that resembles heavyweight coveralls. The whole suit is engulfed in flames, which are being shot at it from all directions in a science lab.

Burning Man

New version of Pyro-Man, used to test protection for first responders, is not standing still.

A researcher holds a handful of mussels.

Flexing for Mussels

Funding from N.C. Department of Transportation helps research to protect endangered freshwater shellfish.

Alumni Brandi Smith and Eric Snider are leading efforts to build a new class of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy.

Two Hands on Deck

A pair of alums is leading efforts to build a new class of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy.

Dave Rose ’90

Open Mic

Dave Rose ’90 is sharing what he’s learned from a lifetime in the music industry.

Students constructing with wood

Building Community

Engineering Village expands to help sophomore and transfer students adjust to the challenges of their major.

Marc Hubbard takes over as head coach of NC State men's soccer.

A Wolfpack Welcome

Marc Hubbard is the new head coach for NC State men’s soccer.

Illustration of plants on a dinner plate with fork.

Plants on the Plate

NC State gets $30 million from the Bezos Earth Fund for a center to advance alternative protein sources.

Photographer Samantha Everette

A Lens on Representation

Shoe designer turned photographer Samantha Everette ’07 makes it a point to celebrate Blackness.

MLB scout Christie Wood sits on NC State's campus in Dail Park at Doak Field.

Finding It on the Field

Christie Wood ’97, ’02 MS has an eye for discovering the next stars in Major League Baseball.

algae on a pond

The Bloom Is Off

Understanding the toxic effects of algae — and how communities can take action — is goal of new interdisciplinary center.

Piece of art made from the flight paths of the Broad-headed Sharpshooter (Oncometopia orbona).

Flights of Fancy

Entomologist Adrian Smith has captured the art of what it takes to take off.

Brianna Diaz, in an NC State shirt, smiles.

Inspiring First-Gen College Students

Caldwell Fellow Brianna Diaz ’23 helps high school seniors envision a bright future.

Howard Baum is a statistician for NC State basketball and poses at B&B Bowling Lanes.

60 Seconds with Howard Baum

Statistician for NC State basketball