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Technician
Technician - The News Site of NC State University

Technician
Technician - The News Site of NC State University

Technician
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[Photo] Syrian students join the fight

Jul 24, 2012
Mary Lamb, a Chapel Hill-based artist, stands beside a work in progress piece for the triangle Cow Parade. Golden Belt studios, in downtown Durham, has provided local artists with open studio space to complete their cow projects. Lamb will complete two Raleigh themed cows; one titled "Sir Walter COWleigh," and the other "North COWalina State Wuf," which is pictured here.

[Photo] A stampede of support

Jul 2, 2012
The bar at Beasley's Chicken and Honey. Photo by Alex Sanchez.

[Photo] Beasley's Chicken + Honey reinvents the new South

Jul 2, 2012
For the dessert round of Fire in the Triangle competition, chef Adam Jones of The Twisted Fork restaurant prepared blueberry ginger cobbler with bourbon biscuit and mint cream. "The inspiration for this dessert was my dad for Father's Day." Jones said. Photo by Jennifer Jung

[Photo] Lighting a fire in the Triangle restaurant scene

Jun 12, 2012
The N.C. State baseball team celebrates after qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Photo by Charlie Harless

[Photo] GALLERY: Road to Gainesville, Raleigh Regional Tournament

Jun 7, 2012
The N.C. State baseball team celebrates after qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Photo by Charlie Harless

Semprius CEO Joe Carr exhibits one of the company's experimental solar panels at their headquarters in Durham Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Semprius is the creator of the world's most energy efficient solar module, which the MIT Technology Review named one of the top 10 most important emerging technologies of 2012. Photo by Andrew So

[Photo] A spotlight on solar energy

Jun 5, 2012
James Bailey, alum of 1993, sits in the Durham Athletic Park with his new book, "The Greatest Show on Dirt," a novel about the Durham Bulls. Photo by Charlie Harless

James Bailey, sports writer, sits in the Durham Athletic Park with his new book, "The Greatest Show on Dirt." Bailey worked for the Durham Bulls while studying at N.C. State. Photo by Charlie Harless

James Bailey, alum of 1993, sits in the Durham Athletic Park with his new book, "The Greatest Show on Dirt," a novel about the Durham Bulls. Photo by Charlie Harless

[Photo] Homage to the Durham Athletic Park

May 22, 2012
James Bailey, sports writer, sits in the Durham Athletic Park with his new book, "The Greatest Show on Dirt." Bailey worked for the Durham Bulls while studying at N.C. State. Photo by Charlie Harless

Students gather in the GLBT Center to watch the results of the North Carolina Primary elections on Tuesday night. Amendment One, a constitutional amendment which defines a marriage between one man and one woman as the only legal union considered recognized by the state, was voted on and passed with a 61-39 majority. The passing of this amendment was a huge disappointment to the students at the GLBT Center as they had worked to educate others on the true issues at stake. Photo by Megan Farrell

[Photo] Amendment Won

May 8, 2012
Matt Woodward, Caitlin Cohn, and other students gather in the GLBT Center to listen to the results of the North Carolina Primary elections on Tuesday night. Amendment One, a constitutional amendment that defines marriage between one man and one woman the only legal union considered valid by the state, passed with a 61-39 majority. Photo by Megan Farrell

Members of the Secular Student Alliance field questions about atheism from a brickyard preacher. "Atheists are like snowflakes, no two are the same. You find very few that reach a conclusion to the 'God Question' the same way," said Brandon Moore, 1st year graduate student in Biomanufacturing and Engineering. "We are just a group of people who lack a belief in God or gods, but we have different beliefs outside of that." Photo by Natalie Claunch

[Photo] The bounds of discovery-the devoted, the doubters

Apr 29, 2012
Marian McCord, associate professor of textile engineering science, chemistry and biomedical engineering, holds a mosquito net, a textile on which she has performed extensive research. Photo by Katherine Hoke

[Photo] Honing in on Global Health Initiatives

Apr 29, 2012
Josephine Yurcaba, a sophomore in English and philosophy, sits next to her mother, Paris, a cancer patient fighting stage IV peritoneal cancer. Photo by Jordan Moore.

[Photo] Paris to Paris

Apr 28, 2012
Timothy Hinton, an associate professor of philosophy, was raised in South Africa and strongly opposed apartheid in that region. Hinton says that even though the United States is a free country, there are still issues of equality all around, which is often overlooked by students. Photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] Apartheid and its discontents: an insider's reflection

Apr 26, 2012
Robert Kochersberger holds a photo of himself and his son Charlie years before Charlie chose to take his own life. Kochersberger tells his students every semester about the struggle of losing a loved one to such tragedy, but continues to do so because many students deal with similar issues in their own lives. Photo by Jordan Moore

Robert Kochersberger, an associate professor of English, lost his son Charlie to suicide in the summer of 2007. Kochersberger is writing a book about dealing with his family's struggle with Charlie and his addiction. Photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] Solace through exposure

Apr 22, 2012
Graduate student in plant pathology Rodrigo Olarte poses with a petri dish containing Aspergillus flavus. A finalist in the Stewards of the Future Research Awards competition, Olarte hopes to gain money to further his research in isolating the natural compound that causes a strand to be non-toxigenic and use it to control aflatoxin in food crops. Photo by Tyler Andrews

[Photo] CALS researchers compete to become 'Stewards of the Future'

Apr 16, 2012
Carizma Thomas, junior in communication, holds a whiteboard in protest of the Trayvaon Martin case. Photo by Charlie Harless

[Photo] Students continue commemorating Trayvon Martin

Mar 31, 2012
North Carolina's state flower, the American Dogwood (Cornis florida), is under threat from a spreading fungus known as dogwood anthracnose. The fungus can be prevented by regular maintenance on ornamental dogwoods, such as those found around campus. Photo by Natalie Claunch

[Photo] Researchers work to cure threatened state flower

Mar 31, 2012
Grains of Time sings the national anthem in REynolds coliseum, before President Barack Obama's speech Sept.14, 2011. Obama's visit to N.C. State was the first from a sitting president since Ronald Reagan's visit in 1986.

[Photo] Students sing to take a stand against human trafficking

Mar 25, 2012
One of landscape architecture graduate student Matt Tomasulo's walk Raleigh signs at the intersection of Wilmingnton and Hargett streets directs pedestrians to the train station.

[Photo] Signs encourage foot traffic

Mar 25, 2012
Damian Launer, a clinical technician, assists Brian Gilger, an Ophthalmologist at the college of veterinary medicine, examine a patient during a one year follow up visit. Dr. Gilger uses a portable slit lamp to better see how the implant they are researching is functioning in the cataract. Photo by Charlie Harless

[Photo] Ophthalmologist 'sees the light' through intraocular lenses

Mar 24, 2012
Turtle Rescue Team captain, Caitlin Cavanaugh, stands with co-presidents Anne Meyer and Kahlina Frey, all third-year College of Veterinary Medicine students. The Turtle Rescue Team is dedicated to treating injured wild turtles, such as the two eastern box turtles and snapping turtle above. Photo by Natalie Claunch

[Photo] Injured wild turtles attract allies

Mar 24, 2012
Seth and Scott Avett of the Avett Brothers headline the 16-band benefit concert for Oliver Gant, Racing the Cure, on Friday, March 23. The brothers went to college with Oliver Gant's father and were happy to come out and support the cause. Photo by Katherine Hoke

Herman Cain speaks at the Wake County Republican Convention at the N.C. State fairgrounds on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Cain rallied to inspire Republicans to vote during the 2012 Presidential Election. Photo by Tyler Andrews

[Photo] Cain highlights Wake County GOP Convention

Mar 20, 2012
Taste, a new American tapas restaurant off Dixie Trail Road, offers fine cuisine at affordable prices. Their menu features many items under $10, and includes dishes from black bean salad, to smoked pork loin. Photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] A refined "Taste" with a friendly, neighborhood feel

Mar 18, 2012
The chefs at Taste use few, but high quality ingredients in their dishes. This pan-seared salmon is one of their best selling dishes, and costs $9.50. Photo by Jordan Moore

Tyler Jones is the lead pastor and founder of Vintage21. After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill, Jones moved to the Raleigh area and has been involved with various faith groups around State’s campus for 15 years now. Photo by Charlie Harless

[Photo] Vintage21: A church for doubters, seekers and cynics

Mar 17, 2012
Several samples of painted turfgrass receive optimal conditions for growth in growth chambers located in the Phytotron on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Results from the study on painted turfgrass have shown that the light absorbed by the pigments in the paint are not transfered to the plant, leading to a decrease in photosynthesis. Photo by Tyler Andrews

[Photo] Revitalizing turfgrass

Mar 17, 2012
Blake Layfield, a graduate student researching fermentation, fills a glass with a sample of a pilsner brew from their most recent batch. "Beer is a really great tool for getting food science out to the general public," Layfield said.

[Photo] Brewing up a science and training for the real world

Mar 17, 2012
Biomedical Engineering Instructor Andrew DiMeo plays catch with his son last week. DiMeo, a product developer in the biomedical industry and TEDx Talk speaker on how to come up with a great idea, said thinking like a kid and taking diversions is a way to inspire creativity. Photo by Thomas Obarowski

[Photo] Ideation through child's play

Mar 17, 2012
Holi, the Hindu "festival of colors," is observed by students as they throw handfuls of colored powder into the air on Harris Field Friday, March 16. Photo by Brett Morris.

Holi, the Hindu "festival of colors," is observed by students as they throw handfuls of colored powder into the air on Harris Field Friday, March 16. Photo by Brett Morris.

[Photo] A vibrant welcome for spring

Mar 16, 2012
Ripsi Patel, a junior in psychology, and Khevna Desai, a sophomore in political science, bathe in the candle light of their offering during their visit to temple. Patel and Desai practice hinduism, a monotheistic religion celebrating many forms of the supreme being "Brahman." Hinduism is an ancient religion, practiced throughout India and Asia, and can be traced back nearly 7,000 years. photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] An accepting faith: Hindu students share through prayer

Mar 11, 2012
Paul Wollenzien, professor of biochemistry, inspects a low-res model of a ribosome he made in 1984 as a grad student. The technique to make this original model, electro-microscopy, is still the basis of his current research today. Over quarter decade later and Dr. Wollenzien said, "We still use these original models as reference points." Photo by Charlie Harless

[Photo] Researchers discover intermediate steps in protein synthesis

Mar 11, 2012
Public perception of the Toyota company and their products has not changed sicne the 2009 and 2010 recall, with no long term change in car sales. Photo by Thomos Obarowski

[Photo] Toyota's image unmarred despite recalls

Mar 10, 2012
Dr. Thomas Gualtieri speaks about the neuroscience of love at Irregardless Café, Feb. 21, 2012. Gualtieri argued that love is merely the result of brain chemistry and genes. Photo by Katherine Hoke

[Photo] Doctor unveils neuroscience behind love

Feb 26, 2012
Arthur Tiger relaxes after finishing his meal of various raw meats at The Conservators' Center on Saturday February 25, 2012. Arthur was rescued by the center after being seized from his origininal owner by the government in 2008. Photo by Tyler Andrews.

[Photo] Conservators' Center harbors abused species

Feb 26, 2012
Threadgill holds an albino lab mouse at the Biological Resource Facility at N.C. State University. These mice are part of a collective effort between UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State University to create the largest living library of genetically diverse lab mice. Photo by Chris Phipps.

[Photo] Researchers diversify lab mouse gene pool

Feb 26, 2012
Various birth control products, including patches and pills, can easily be purchased with a prescription and can cost anywhere between $15-80 a month. Photo by Brett Morris

[Photo] Planned Parenthood, steadfast despite controversy

Feb 22, 2012
Sketches by Sarah Canon, a sophomore in art and design, hang on an idea board for her Art to Wear 2012 collection. Her designs emphasize classic silhouettes while focusing on modern material. Photo by Charlle Harless

[Photo] Fashion show inspires creativity

Feb 14, 2012
Biking around Raleigh with some customers, Rickshaw driver Chris Daugherty, 2008 graduate, show them the city. "I like to roll around and say 'hi' to everyone," Daugherty said.

Rickshaw driver Chris Daugherty, 2008 N.C. State alum, describes how he got into the chauffeuring business last year. "It's like becoming a mason. You have to know one to be one." Photo by Natalie Claunch

[Photo] Drivers of the rickshaw phenomenon

Feb 14, 2012
Patricia Hardy is an employee of University Dining and works in Fountain Dining Hall, and takes pride in her work. "We like to make the kids feel like they're at home away from home," she said. Photo by Jordan Moore

Patricia Hardy is an employee of University Dining and works in Fountain Dining Hall, and takes pride in her work. "We like to make the kids feel like they're at home away from home," she said. Photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] Keeping it clean: Who's cleaning your mess?

Feb 11, 2012
Corbie Hill, a senior in English, practices with his band Alpha Cop, Jan. 25. Because of the strong local music scene in Raleigh, Hill found his bandmates and continues to use Alpha Cop as an outlet for his passion of music. Photo by Jade Loring

[Photo] Husband, father, writer, musician, in that order

Feb 8, 2012
The Cates Utility Plant renovation installed two 5.5 megawatt combustion turbines Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. The generators work more efficiently than regular generators because they use the waste heat from the combustion reaction to heat steam, yielding more power. Photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] Seeking sustainability with turbine system

Feb 5, 2012
Getting into a groove, The Turtle Island Quartet performs their rendition of 'A Love Supreme' by jazz musician John Coltrane. The group recieved two Grammy awards, and is known for mixing musical styles and playing classical instruments in unconventional ways. Photo by Natalie Claunch

[Photo] Turtle Island Inspires jazz expression

Jan 30, 2012
Michael Clamman, a doctoral student in industrial engineering, holds an infant car seat with a newly designed handle in his right hand. By changing the angle of the handlebar, it makes it easier to carry the infant car seat. Photo by Paul-Gregor Maier

[Photo] Grad student designs better infant car seat

Jan 29, 2012
Rhonda Sherman, extension solid waste specialist in the department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, poses for a portrait in the compost training facility at N.C. State's Field Laboratory Thursday, January 26 2012. Since 2001, Sherman has offered the only annual training for vermicomposting in the world. The next vermicomposting conference is scheduled to take place in the fall of 2012. Photo by Tyler Andrews

[Photo] Unintentionally leading the way in vermicomposting

Jan 29, 2012
The Macintosh Plus at the computer history exhibit in Engineering Building II Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. The Mac Plus had an 8 MHz CPU, 1MB of memory and retailed for $2599 when it was released in 1986. Photo by Tim O'Brien

[Photo] Historical hardware and its modern impact

Jan 22, 2012
Dr. Sanjay Shah, associate professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, explains a system he helped developed to reduce harmful waste gases and energy consumption on farms. The system uses a biofilter, which uses bacteria to clean the air, and a heat exchanger to recover the heat that is produced by the bacteria. Photo by John Joyner.

[Photo] Biofilter-heat exchanger reduces harmful pollution and conserved energy

Jan 22, 2012
Ira Weiss is dean of the college of management, which is ranked 83rd in the nation for business schools. Photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] Dean of Poole College of Management elected president of international business organization

Jan 21, 2012
The Tuscany cigar has the characteristic form of 'blunt' and is distinctly known for a rich and smooth flavor. Photo by Vanessa Movasseghi

[Photo] The mystique of a cigar

Jan 21, 2012
Warehouse assistant Joseph Haywood unloads a crate of eggs from an Inter-Faith Food Shuttle truck on Friday January 13, 2012 at the IFFS warehouse. Inter-Faith Food Shuttle relies on food donations to distribute to people in the community that are in need of food. Photo by Tyler Andrews

[Photo] Feeding the hungry and the ambitious

Jan 21, 2012
The Raleigh Wine Shop on Glenwood Avenue gives guests a honest way of choosing wines with owners, Seth Hoffman, Jeff Bramwell, and Ryan Fulkerson who handle everything in store. Photo by Ben Tran

[Photo] Wine selection, a classier route for students

Jan 18, 2012
This piece from Cansler's line is inspired by the five stages of grieving. The loss of Cansler's best friend, Anna Nicole McCaslin, inspired the concept and the line was dedicated to her memory. Photo contributed by Keely Cansler.

[Photo] Alumna makes a name for herself in the fashion world

Jan 18, 2012
Only Burger food truck turns out juicy burgers and hot fries to Centinnial Campus customers on Wed., Jan. 11. The three employees in the truck hustle to get the large orders of food out in a short amount of time. Only Burger has been sending a truck out to Centennial Campus for the past year, and has been on the road for the past eight. Photo by Vanessa Movasseghi

[Photo] Only Burger brings American comfort food to campus

Jan 16, 2012
Dr. Roger Narayan recently published a paper on his work in bio-sensing microneedles, and their applications in the medical field. his research team has been experimenting with various structures that allow minute chemical changes to be measured in the human body. Photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] Microneedles make breakthrough for biomedical sciences

Jan 15, 2012
These examples of the solar cells sitting in a petri dish are arranged so that one end of the cell is an anode and the other is a cathode. The metal strips projecting out from the ends are hooked up to the various measurement devices in the lab to determine the various characteristics of the dye. "The first step is to design the dye using molecular modelling to predict how the dye will perform when harvesting light," Dr. El-Shafei said. P

[Photo] New solar cell could revolutionize industry

Jan 15, 2012
A student at The Daniel Center for Math and Science works on his science fair project on biofuel, on Friday 13th, 2012. Photo by Thomas Obarowski

[Photo] After school program provides more than childcare

Jan 15, 2012
Highland brewing company balances malt and hops in its amber-colored Gaelic Ale. The Asheville-based microbrewery originally named the brew "Celtic Ale" in honor of the Celts and Scots of the Appalachian mountains, but later changed the name. Photo by Alex Sanchez.

[Photo] An ale for all seasons

Jan 11, 2012
Kid Future bandmembers Bryan Costello, on guitar, Thomas Costello, on bass, Kevin Donnely, on keyboard, and Rob Fisher, on drums, open on the second night of the Double Barrel Benefit. Photo by Jordan Moore

[Photo] WKNC to release band list for benefit concert

Jan 11, 2012
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