Researchers at North Carolina State University can explain why the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recommended tougher air quality standards for ozone. The EPA commissioned a report from the National Research Council (NRC) to determine the effect of ozone on human health. The NRC report, released today, supports the EPA’s recommendation, and concludes that lowering the amount of ozone in the atmosphere will save human lives. Continue Reading »
The N.C. Democratic Party has announced that the Democratic presidential debate scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at North Carolina State University has been canceled due to “time constraints and logistical issues.”
North Carolina’s primary is May 6. NC State has already been the site of visits by both of the Democratic candidates’ campaigners as they accelerate their campaigning in North Carolina.
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Scientists at North Carolina State University can help explain a recent draft report from the National Toxicology Program that is raising a number of questions about the safety of bisphenol-A – a chemical found in baby bottles, water bottles, canned foods and an array of other consumer products. The report has led to confusion and concern about whether products containing the chemical could contribute to effects ranging from the early onset of puberty to cancer. NC State’s experts have the background and experience necessary to help clear up some of the confusion. Continue Reading »
A new partnership between North Carolina State University and the V Foundation for Cancer Research will introduce young scientists to cancer therapeutic research, encouraging them to pursue careers in combating the disease.
Fueled by a $1 million award from the V Foundation for Cancer Research, the Jimmy V-NC State Cancer Therapeutics Training Program will get students – high schoolers, undergraduates and graduate students – out of the classroom and into different NC State research labs involved in cancer therapeutics. Continue Reading »
North Carolina State University will celebrate Earth Week 2008 with a full week of events from Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25. All events are open to the public.
The theme of this year’s Earth Week is “Energy. Environment. Everyone.” Students, staff and faculty have organized a week packed with activities designed to educate and engage the campus in carrying out the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Continue Reading »
Erskine Bowles, president of the University of North Carolina system, will deliver North Carolina State University’s commencement address on Saturday, May 10, at the RBC Center in Raleigh. The commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m.
During the ceremony, Chancellor James Oblinger will confer honorary degrees on behalf of NC State to three distinguished recipients: Pat Mora, an award-winning author of poetry, nonfiction and children’s literature; C.D. Spangler, an accomplished businessman and former president of the University of North Carolina system; and Richard Robb, a noted business professional who has provided important service to numerous corporate and non-profit boards, including NC State’s Board of Trustees. Continue Reading »
First-year college students enrolled in introductory-level courses taught by part-time or adjunct faculty are more likely to drop out, according to a study by researchers at North Carolina State University.
The study examined four public universities and found a direct link between part-time faculty teaching so-called “gatekeeper” courses and student retention. Students exposed to these instructors were 20 to 30 percent more likely to drop out, depending on the school, says Dr. Audrey Jaeger, associate professor of higher education at NC State, who conducted the study. Continue Reading »
In a surprising finding, researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered that HIV can cause portions of the body’s innate immune system, when stimulated, to actually increase the virus’ replication. The finding could lead to a change in therapeutic strategies for HIV patients.
Dr. Gregg Dean, professor of immunopathology at NC State, led the research team. Dr. Shila Nordone, a research assistant professor in Dean’s lab, collaborated on the study, which was published in the journal AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. Continue Reading »
North Carolina State University will host an open forum to give faculty, staff and students an opportunity to comment on, ask questions about and make recommendations to a report detailing NC State’s response to UNC Tomorrow – a charge from the University of North Carolina system that its branch campuses become even more responsive to the needs of North Carolinians. Continue Reading »