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In February, one of our very own student workers and scholarship recipients was featured as a "Howling Success" by NC State Academic and Student Affairs. Check out the cool stuff that Daniel gets up to in the video feature. Congrats, Daniel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6is...
Graphic with text and image. Image: person on keyboard, another person behind at a desk. Text: Howling Success - Daniel Briceno. Daniel Briceno is a first-generation college student who has found a home at NC State through his work with TRIO Programs and numerous other campus endeavors--including working at the Libraries and being a Libraries Student Scholarship recipient. Februrary 27, 2026 | NC State Academic and Student Affairs"
April 29, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Join us in the D.H. Hill Jr. Library's Faculty Research Commons on May 4 for tea, coffee, snacks, and between-grading mandala coloring activities, puzzles, and more. Bring your teaching team, final projects, exams, and essays, and grade in community!
Graphic with image. Text: "Meet us at the Libraries for a Grade-athon! Mon, May 4, 10am-3pm, Faculty Research Commons, D.H. Hill Jr. Library". Image of Faculty Research Commons, people sitting at desks.
April 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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The Envisioning Research contest is still open!

NC State is calling on graduate students, undergraduate students,
postdocs, faculty, and staff to help highlight the beauty and importance of the work being done both on campus and around the world.

More details: envisioning.research.ncsu.edu
Faculty/Staff Photography, 2nd Place. Anne Collins McLaughlin. Over two weeks of field exercises, researchers from the Human Factors Psychology program, in collaboration with faculty from the United States Military Academy, studied how military trainees adopt and use a quadrupedal robotic teammate. Working in the forests, fields, and structures of the West Point training grounds, the team captured trainees’ attitudes toward the robot before and after hands-on experience with its capabilities and limitations. The project offered a rare look at how trust in robotic systems develops under realistic operational pressures. In this photo, Research Assistant Heidi Segars controls the robot at the direction of a Cadet Platoon Leader, while trainees conduct a reconnaissance mission amid simulated gunfire and smoke grenades. Graduate Student/Postdoc Photography, 1st Place. Jenna Kraemer. Coastal communities are experiencing more frequent tidal flooding as sea levels rise, with floodwaters entering streets and stormwater systems during high tides. This research examines bacterial contamination in floodwaters from tidal floods in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Over six sampling events, researchers tested floodwater from a residential drive and adjacent waterway for fecal indicator bacteria, human and dog fecal DNA markers, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Every sample contained antibiotic-resistant bacteria, an urgent global health concern. Faculty/Staff Microscopy, 1st Place. Blake Kennedy. “Universal Porcelain” is one of a series of images created as part of an on-going project titled, “Material Landscapes: Ceramics at the Intersection of Art, Science, and Education.” This project is a collaboration between Dr. Jacob Jones, faculty member in Material Science and Engineering, and Blake Kennedy, Clay Studio Manager at the NCSU Crafts Center. The research involves capturing microscopic images of ceramic samples using a scanning electron microscope with the goals of understanding the physical structure of the material, the resulting chemistry present in the material after glaze firing, and generating images for editing into landscape compositions. The resulting images are both scientific information and visual art. Graduate Student/Postdoc Microscopy, Honorable Mention. Sreekiran Raveendran Pillai. Scanning electron microscopy image of a single red blood cell (RBC) on an anti-thrombotic SLIC surface. The anti-thrombotic SLIC coating developed at Kota research group facilitates minimum adhesion to blood components. On a substrate with our SLIC coating, a spot was found wherein a single RBC was attached. From a surface chemistry perspective, these SLIC surfaces are hydrophilic and can easily slide off blood droplets from the surface. Such surfaces with minimum blood component adhesion can be translated efficiently to biomedical devices wherein device failure due to thrombosis is a major issue.
April 21, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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The Open Pedagogy Pit Stop program is inviting applications through May 1 for its 2026/2027 cohort.

Apply now! www.lib.ncsu.edu/do/open-educ...
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April 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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In this talk, scientist and science communicator Meredith Willmott will give an overview of insect influence in the human world! www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/makin...
Graphic with text. Image: Person knitting. Text: "You're invited! Making Space - Entomoloknitting: Stitching Together the Worlds of Science and Art with Meredith Willmott (LeafHopper). Apr 20, 6:00-7:00pm, Fishbowl Forum, Hill Library" Person holding knit design of bugs. person pointing to tent. Person knitting in nature.
April 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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This week at the Libraries, join us for cute doggos, an author event, an exhibit opening, and more, as well as Fortnite and research workshops! lib.ncsu.edu/events
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April 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Discover Our Dynamic Libraries! Whether you’re looking to leap into interactive learning, create with your own hands or cram for your final exams, these spaces across the Libraries are yours to experience. news.ncsu.edu/2026/03/disc...
April 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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The Libraries offers workshops by appointment in Al tools, citation management, open access publishing and more--workshops about what your research group needs to know, online or in-person, and on your schedule. Yeah, you heard that right. lib.ncsu.edu/research-workshops-by-request
Graphic with text "Hey research teams, want some new skills—on your schedule?" Image of people in Hunt Library's Teaching and Visualization Lab, group at table talking
April 9, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Join the Friends of the Libraries as we celebrate the opening of the newest student-curated exhibit in the Special Collections Exhibit Gallery! Learn about the development of Natural History as reflected in the SCRC Rare Books collection.

Register: www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/libra...
April 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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THIS WEEK join the Libraries for journaling, crafting, and how to make a noise box, as well as workshops in 3D printing, bookbinding, and a look into the digitization process. lib.ncsu.edu/events
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April 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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REGISTER NOW: Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis workshop! 

Thurs, April 9, 2-3pm
South Learning Lab 3430, Hill Library
Registration Link: reporter.ncsu.edu/index.html
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April 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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The Interdisciplinary Communication Specialist plays a key role in developing and implementing communication strategies for Woodson Hall activities and spaces, with a focus on video display wall content.

For more information, visit lib.ncsu.edu/jobs
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April 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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This week at the Libraries! lib.ncsu.edu/events
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March 30, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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REV YOUR ENGINES! It’s time to make your mark, Wolfpack! 📍 Today is NC State's Day of Giving. We're rallying together to support the programs that make NC State extraordinary—including ours! Give now and join us in #GivingPack! dayofgiving.ncsu.edu
March 25, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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In "Go beyond the feed to stay informed ," a recent Technician article by Jana Sayyed, librarians Anne Burke and Tyler Kroon discuss navigating the algorithms that shape our feeds and the Libraries resources that can help.
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OPINION: Go beyond the feed to stay informed
Relying on social media feeds limits perspective. Students must actively seek out information to stay truly informed.
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March 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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In honor of Women’s Herstory Month, we invite you to join us for a special evening celebrating the intersection of book arts, Irish history, and women’s creative agency.

Date: Thursday March 26
Time: 5:30 - 7 pm
Location: D. H. Hill Jr. Library, Auditorium
Image of two people. Text: "More Than a Famous Brother. Did you know? While William Butler Yeats won the Nobel Prize, his sisters Elizabeth and Lily were the ones who physically printed and published his most famous early works on the Dun Emer Press and later the Cuala Press. They provided the platform for the Irish Literary Revival." Graphic. Image of people working on the Cuala press. Text: "Female-Led Innovation. Did you know? The Cuala Press was managed and staffed entirely by women. They weren't just assistants; they were the founders, editors, and printers." Page in a book. Text "Hand-Crafted Quality. Did you know? Every single Cuala Press book was printed on a hand press using paper made from Irish linen. These aren’t just books. They are pieces of fine art and craftsmanship." Page in a book with illustration. Text: "A Political Statement. Did you know? Choosing to print texts of the Irish Revival in Ireland during the 1920s was a political act. The Yeats sisters used their press to assert Irish cultural identity during a time of intense political change."
March 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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🫣🫣 You caught us! DAY OF GIVING is a celebration of what the Wolfpack can accomplish together. ❤️ Every gift adds up to support the future of the Libraries. Join us in #GivingPack on March 25 and MAKE YOUR MARK.📍https://dayofgiving.ncsu.edu/
March 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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SO MUCH THIS WEEK! the Undergrad Research Slam, an immersive showcase on the NC State Powwow, an author visit from Amy Rossi, and lots more events. Plus workshops on research topics and introductions to Illustrator and livestreaming. lib.ncsu.edu/events
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March 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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How did @NCState make its mark on you??? Share your story and you could win an ~exclusive~ NC State tumbler AND $1,000 for the Libraries (or your other college, unit, or program of your choice). That's what we call #GivingPack. 😉 testimonial.to/nc-state-day...
Graphic with pins. Text "How Did NC State Make its Mark on You?" Graphic with text: "Share your NC State story, and each submission will enter you for a chance to win one of 12 exclusive NC State tumblers with customizable iconic place charms and a $1,000 bonus for your area of choice. We will choose 12 winners in the weeks leading up to Day of Giving and on the day, and winners will be announced on social media." Graphic with text: "Do you have a favorite place on campus? Why does it still resonate with you? How has a faculty member, staff member, classmate or alum shaped your career? Was there a moment at NC State that changed your direction, opened a door or helped you grow? How does NC State support your community or your passions?" Graphic with drawing of blushing polite person. Text: "Please shoutout the Libraries to help us win funding!"
March 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Welcome to a visual and soulful journey through the NC State Annual Powwow, a cornerstone of the university’s cultural landscape since 1990.

www.lib.ncsu.edu/exhibits/vis...
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March 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Join us to celebrate the work of NC State faculty and alumni whose design practices have led them into the femtech industry.
www.lib.ncsu.edu/events/femte...
Graphic. Image: drawing of a person's head with long hair and a flower in their hair. Text: "You're invited! FemTech Panel & Showcase. Join us to celebrate the work of NC State faculty and alumni whose design practices have led them into the femtech industry. Thurs, Mar 12, 6:00-7:30pm, Teaching and Visualization Lab, Hunt Library".
March 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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How can we use AI & ChatGPT in healthy ways? This interactive workshop explores AI’s impact on mental health, including dependency, social effects, anxiety/depression concerns, and academic pressure. go.ncsu.edu/healthy-ai
graphic with image of people looking at computer. text reads "Healthy Boundaries for AI Use: A Digital Wellness Discussion. • Tue, Mar 3 • 3:00-4:30pm • Cyma Rubin Visualization Gallery, Hill Library Register at go.ncsu.edu/healthy-ai "
March 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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GREAT FILMS this week at the Libraries with a visit from alum filmmaker Tae Park as well as a retrospective of the Student Moving Image Showcase. And workshops on a range of data management and software plus an intro to sewing machines. lib.ncsu.edu/events
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March 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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The Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) and Culture & Animals Foundation (CAF) are excited to offer the annual Tom Regan Visiting Research Fellowship. 

Pictured is Zachary Ferguson, Ph.D., the 2025 Tom Regan Visiting Research Fellow. go.ncsu.edu/tom-regan-2026
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February 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The Libraries' department of Data Science Services & the Data Science and AI Academy are hiring Data Science Research Consultants for our Data Science Consulting Program! We’re searching for graduate students enrolled in PhD programs at NC State to fill at least three vacancies go.ncsu.edu/data-gra
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February 26, 2026 at 9:16 PM