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NC State researcher wins grant for quantum dot ink project
A research team led by an NC State assistant professor won a grant from the University of North Carolina System to develop a platform that can manufacture quantum dot inks using artificial intelligence.
Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Supports Six Promising Projects
This year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Fund winners are working toward safer treatments for human and animal health, novel manufacturing methods for toilet paper, lightweight car frames and synthetic fuel.
NOAA and Sea Grant Select Four Knauss Fellowship Finalists from NC
After a highly competitive review process, NOAA and Sea Grant have announced the finalists for the 2021 class of the Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program.
Using Leaf Fungi to Improve Crop Resilience
An interdisciplinary team led by Christine Hawkes is identifying beneficial fungi found in five key crops with the aim of using them to help plants fend off diseases and tolerate drought stress.
NC State’s Research Enterprise Data (RED) System Launches New Module
NC State’s Research Enterprise Data (RED) system debuted its COI/NOI module in May, which should now be used to report conflicts of interest and submit requests to engage in external professional activities for pay.
Big Data for Better Sweetpotatoes
An interdisciplinary team led by Cranos Williams is setting out on a three-year project to use artificial intelligence to make sweetpotatoes even more profitable. The team will image hundreds of thousands of sweetpotatoes to increase the percentage of sweetpotatoes grown that are USDA grade 1.
Big Data for Better Sweetpotatoes
An interdisciplinary team led by Cranos Williams is setting out on a three-year project to use artificial intelligence to make sweetpotatoes even more profitable. The team will image hundreds of thousands of sweetpotatoes to increase the percentage of sweetpotatoes grown that are USDA grade 1.
Venus Flytraps Don’t Eat The Insects That Pollinate Them
Researchers discover which insects pollinate Venus flytraps – and learn that flytraps don’t dine on them.
NC State Names Kevin Howell Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development
Alumnus Kevin Howell will return to his alma mater to take a vice chancellor position.
You May Be A Scientist And Not Know It
Science is a process, not a collection of facts. (Though the facts are pretty interesting.)