October 2010

Oct 15, 2010

Mitasova Wins Open Source Award

Dr. Helena Mitasova, associate professor of marine, earth and atmospheric sciences, won the 2010 Sol Katz Award for Geospatial Free and Open Source Software. 

Oct 15, 2010

U.S. Census Director to Give Status Report at NC State

North Carolina State University will host a presentation by Robert M. Groves, director of the U.S. Census Bureau, on Monday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. Groves will discuss the design of the census, the data-collection process and how the data is being tabulated and evaluated. Media are invited to attend. Groves will be available for… 

Oct 14, 2010

Our Stories: Why We Give

When textiles professor Peter Hauser fills out a pledge form every fall, he remembers a cause close to his heart: hospice. What moves you? For inspiration, read stories from employees who use the "Wolfpack Gives Back" campaign to support charities that have made a difference in their lives. 

Oct 14, 2010

Flowers of Hope

Kay Yow forever linked NC State with breast cancer awareness through her courageous battle with the disease as well as the creation of the annual Hoops for Hope women's basketball fundraiser. Now, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NC State floriculturists have unveiled a new symbol of the fight against breast cancer - pink poinsettias. 

Oct 14, 2010

Lost, Found and Lost Again

Stop the presses: Bigfoot was spotted in Cary! It’s probably not the Bigfoot you know, that 8-foot-tall beast also known as Sasquatch. Instead, it’s the Bigfoot of ants, a species of ant so rarely seen that it makes blue moons seem common. This ant Bigfoot was unknown until more than 60 years ago, when it… 

Oct 14, 2010

A Helping Paw

Barbara Weinberg will always remember her dogs Tramp, Rachel and Cassie, and the generosity of her coworkers in the NCSU Libraries. Here’s why, in her own words. 

Oct 12, 2010

Hope for Jena

Carol Weber, office manager for Research and Innovations, has a personal as well as professional interest in research. Watching a young family member struggle with cystic fibrosis has made her grateful for all of those who support medical research through efforts like the "Wolfpack Gives Back" campaign. Here's her story, in her own words. 

Oct 12, 2010

Mail Call

Tina Nelson, a program manager for the Environmental Health and Safety Center, supports soldiers through the "Wolfpack Gives Back" charitable campaign. Here's why, in her own words. 

Oct 12, 2010

Oct. 29 Deadline to Make Insurance Changes

If you need to add, change or cancel insurance coverage, now’s the time. The annual enrollment period began Oct. 4 and runs through Friday, Oct. 29. 

Oct 12, 2010

Rain Gardening Book Yields Gold

Two horticultural science professors, Helen Kraus and Anne Spafford, have won a gold medal from the Garden Writers Association for their book, Rain Gardening in the South: Ecologically Designed Gardens for Drought, Deluge and Everything in Between. 

Oct 11, 2010

NC State Researcher Receives Grant to Uncover Genetic Causes of Intestinal Deformity

A North Carolina State University researcher has received a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Heath  to study the genes responsible for intestinal formation. This work may lead to improved diagnosis and prevention of intestinal malrotation – or twisting – in human infants. Dr. Nanette Nascone-Yoder, assistant professor of developmental biology in… 

Oct 11, 2010

Border Crossings

Each year, more than 1,000 students take part in NC State's Study Abroad program, crossing international borders for cultural immersion, academic study, career building and service opportunities. Thousands of photographs of stunning landscapes, unique cultural heritages and globally engaged NC State students have been taken - some of the best of which we'll share with you today. 

Oct 11, 2010

Natural Born Leader

After traveling more than 5,000 miles across 10 Latin American countries over the summer, Saul Flores is more than prepared for a few side trips around the Triangle. The Caldwell Fellow carries his message about immigration to audiences in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Take a look at some of the 20,000 photos he took on the journey. 

Oct 11, 2010

Spanish-Language Certification Available

If you’re a Spanish speaker who’s interested in translating your bilingual skills into income or a career, consider earning a language proficiency certificate through NC State.  Register Oct. 11 to 15 for Madrid Chamber of Commerce testing on Nov. 28. 

Oct 11, 2010

Osborne’s Book Featured on Research Site

Dr. Jason W. Osborne’s Best Practices in Quantitative Methods was one of the initial publications featured on Sage Research Methods Online, a site launched this month to help graduate students and faculty select research methods for their work.