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Mar 26, 2026

6 NC State Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows

Six NC State faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, including Julie Swann.
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Mar 13, 2025

Swann Named Interim AVC for Research Computing and Data

Julie Swann has joined the Office of Information Technology as the interim assistant vice chancellor for Research Computing and Data (RCD).
A headshot of Julie Swann covered by an extremely transparent image of the words ELATES.

Oct 18, 2024

Swann Wins ELATES Fellowship in STEM Leadership

Julie Swann's achievement in the ELATES Fellowship highlights her commitment to empowering women in STEM leadership roles.

Mar 21, 2024

Dr. Swann Faces Chamoy Pickle Kit Challenge

As a Day of Giving Challenge, Dr. Swann accepted the Chamoy Pickle Kit Challenge on one condition: we beat last year's number of gifts.

Dr. Julie Swann taking on the Chamoy pickle kit challenge.

Mar 8, 2024

Dr. Julie Swann Accepts Day of Giving Challenge

With Day of Giving coming up on Wednesday, March 20th, Dr. Julie Swann has accepted the Chamoy Pickle Kit Challenge to encourage ISE participation.
Ed Woolard standing behind a podium at the Fitts-Woolard Hall groundbreaking ceremony.

Dec 8, 2023

Remembering Ed Woolard, Visionary Leader and Benefactor to ISE

Ed Woolard's legacy: Visionary leader and philanthropist, remembered for a life of impact and excellence.
A headshot of Julie Swann with the city of Chicago in the distant background

Nov 6, 2023

Northwestern IEMS Celebrates Its Brightest Stars: Julie Swann Among 2023 Honorees

Northwestern University's IEMS Department presented ISE department head Julie Swann with a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Link Neal standing behind the podium with his arms spread out wide.

Oct 18, 2023

Math, Mischief and Medium-Sized Holes

YouTubers Rhett & Link do everything together. So it would be fitting to have them deliver their commencement speeches together. Right? Well actually, no.
Julie Swann and Link Neal high fiving during an interview in a sound studio

May 12, 2023

Math, Mischief and Medium-sized Holes

After delivering the commencement address, alum Link Neal sat down with ISE's Julie Swann to discuss Link's math and engineering skills and much more.

Oct 24, 2022

ISE Loses Some of its “Heart”

After 25 years, Debbie Allgood-Staton earned the luxury of leaving the rat race behind to spend her days spoiling her grandchildren and working in her garden.
Monkeypox virus, one of the human orthopoxviruses, pathogen closeup

Aug 10, 2022

Should I Be Worried About Monkeypox? And What Exactly Is Monkeypox Anyway?

What is monkeypox? How contagious is monkeypox? How dangerous is it? Expert Julie Swann and others answer your questions.

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Mar 23, 2022

What Does ‘Endemic’ Mean? And Can Omicron End the Pandemic?

As the COVID-19 pandemic rolls into its third year, ISE's Julie Swann answers the questions, "Has COVID-19 become endemic? And what does that mean?"
A hand wearing a latex glove is holding a vaccine vial between its index finger and thumb

Mar 17, 2022

Which COVID Vaccines Have Full Approval? When Could We See Vaccines for the Youngest Kids?

COVID vaccines have been available for more than a year, but there are still questions. Which ones are fully approved? Are there new vaccines forthcoming?
A COVID-19 virus

Dec 2, 2021

What Is the Omicron Variant of COVID-19? And What Do We Know About It?

There’s still a great deal of uncertainty about the new omicron variant,. So we want to talk about what we know about it and what we still don’t know.
A blue medical gloved hand holding a vial of COVID-19 vaccine

Sep 2, 2021

Vaccine Q&A: Are COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Ethical?

Julie Swann discusses the ethical issues surrounding the Biden administration's announcement on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Julie Swann's team has developed new data and models that offer additional insights into how COVID-19 will affect North Carolina in the coming months

Jun 7, 2021

How COVID-19 Will Affect North Carolina in the Months Ahead

Julie Swann's team has developed new data and models that offer additional insights into how COVID-19 will affect North Carolina in the coming months.
Julie Swann giving a virtual tour of Fitts-Woolard Hall

Apr 13, 2021

Take a Virtual Tour of Fitts-Woolard Hall

Department head Julie Swann along with dean Louis Martin-Vega and CCEE department head Mort Barlaz lead you on a virtual tour of Fitts-Woolard Hall
Child seeking treatment at a Guinea worm case containment center. Image credit: UNICEF.

Mar 16, 2021

To Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease in Humans, Scientists Focus on Dogs

Researchers realized the Guinea worm disease had become prevalent in dogs and to protect humans, researchers are now developing computational models.
Vaccine Q&A: the Logistics of Getting Vaccines to Everyone Who Needs Them

Dec 18, 2020

Vaccine Q&A: The Logistics of Getting Vaccines to Everyone Who Needs Them

Julie Swann talks about the logistical challenges associated with distributing different types of COVID-19 vaccines to millions of people.
Vaccine Q&A: Herd Immunity and Prioritizing Access to Vaccines

Dec 17, 2020

Vaccine Q&A: Herd Immunity and Prioritizing Access to Vaccines

Julie Swann talks about herd immunity, why some people can't receive a vaccine and who has priority in getting access to COVID-19 vaccines.