October 2009

Oct 15, 2009

Engineering Faculty Recognized

The American Nuclear Society honored two engineering faculty members. 

Oct 15, 2009

Kuznetsov Named ASME Fellow

Dr. Andrey V. Kuznetsov, professor of mechanical engineering, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 

Oct 15, 2009

Wysk Named to Endowed Professorship

Dr. Richard A. Wysk has been named the Dopaco Inc. Distinguished Professor in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. 

Oct 15, 2009

Baugh to Direct Japan Center

Dr. John Baugh, professor of civil engineering and operations research, has been named director of the Japan Center at NC State. 

Oct 15, 2009

Wildlife Society Honors Brown

Dr. Robert D. Brown, dean of the College of Natural Resources, was recognized as a fellow of the Wildlife Society at the 2009 annual meeting in Monterey, Calif. 

Oct 13, 2009

Keeter Time

Friday’s Red Rally event signifies more than the beginning of another season of NC State basketball – it’s a time for the NC State community to rally together and support one of its own. Former walk-on and four-year letterman Brian Keeter (’99-’02), who endeared himself to Wolfpack fans through hard work and a knack for piling up the points late in NC State victories, plans to return to campus for the first time since a December 2008, single-car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. 

Oct 8, 2009

Humble Hero

Rocket attacks. Kidnapping threats. Suicide bombers. Life was not easy for Dr. John Muth during his recent tour of duty as a U.S. Navy reservist in Iraq. For 12 months, the electrical and computer engineering professor negotiated Iraq’s violence and sticky politics as he led a team of 30 civilians, military personnel and translators providing advice and support to the nation’s Ministry of the Interior. His efforts did not go unnoticed. Earlier this spring, Muth received a Bronze Star for his service, which included performing more than 100 missions in dangerous situations, installing a system of human rights inspections at pretrial detention centers and setting up the ministry’s court system. 

Oct 8, 2009

The Bottle Freeze

The bottle freeze focused campus attention on new environmental regulations, which allow landfills to fine waste haulers like NC State if trash is contaminated with recyclable items. 

Oct 8, 2009

Smoke and Mirrors

The Bulletin takes an in-depth look at the changes to the State Health Plan that could result in reduced coverage for some employees. 

Oct 8, 2009

Confrey Appointed to Committee

Dr. Jere Confrey, the Joseph D. Moore Distinguished Professor in Mathematics Education, will join 24 other experts on a national school standards committee. 

Oct 8, 2009

Giancola Named Tar Heel of Week

Mike Giancola, director of the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service,  was named the Tar Heel of the Week by the News & Observer for his work with projects such as the University Million Meal Event. 

Oct 8, 2009

Wolfram Honored for Outreach

Dr. Walt Wolfram, director of the North Carolina Language and Life Project, received the Linguistics, Language and the Public Award from the Linguistic Society of America. 

Oct 8, 2009

CSI in a Virtual World: New Grant Furthers NC State’s Work in Forensic Science

Imagine using the same process that goes into building video games to help investigators solve real-world crimes. Through a new grant, that’s what researchers at North Carolina State University plan to do. Their work will lay the framework for multi-agency collaboration in crime scene investigations (CSI) by creating an unprecedented cyber infrastructure – a virtual… 

Oct 7, 2009

Fill ’er Up – With Algae

Imagine filling up your car with fuel that comes from inexpensive algae that grow quickly, don’t use up freshwater supplies and can be cultivated in areas where they won’t compete with traditional food crops, such as corn or soybeans. Researchers at North Carolina State University are working to make that a reality, with a $2… 

Oct 6, 2009

NC State Holds Open House Oct. 17

What: North Carolina State University’s Open House gives high school students and families, school counselors and teachers an opportunity to visit the campus and learn about academic programs and student life at the state’s largest public university. About 7,000 people attend annually. Visitors can get information about specific majors, admissions, housing, dining, arts, athletics and…