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January 2014

Jan 31, 2014

Forensic Experts Compile Guide on How to ID Child Abuse, Starvation

Forensic science experts from North Carolina State University are publishing a comprehensive overview of forensic research that can be used to identify child abuse and starvation. 

Jan 30, 2014

Savanna Vegetation Predictions Best Done by Continent

A “one-size-fits-all” model to predict the effects of climate change on savanna vegetation isn’t as effective as examining individual savannas by continent, according to research published in Science this week. Savannas – grasslands dotted with trees – cover about 20 percent of the earth’s land and play a critical role in storing atmospheric carbon, says… 

Jan 30, 2014

Antibiotic ‘Smart Bomb’ Can Target Specific Strains of Bacteria

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a de facto antibiotic “smart bomb” that can identify specific strains of bacteria and sever their DNA, eliminating the infection. The technique offers a potential approach to treat infections by multi-drug resistant bacteria. 

Jan 30, 2014

Campus to ‘Go Red for Women’

There's never been a better time to show your school spirit. NC State proudly supports Go Red For Women, the American Heart Association's national campaign to combat heart disease. Check out the schedule of events. 

Jan 29, 2014

Super Bowl’s Wolfpack Connection

Four former Wolfpack players and a former coach participate in America’s biggest sporting event this weekend. Catch the buzz ahead of the big game. 

Jan 29, 2014

Q&A With Freeman Hrabowski

Influential educator Freeman Hrabowski led his university to prize chess over football. In an exclusive interview, he discusses his philosophy for sparking a culture change in higher education. Don't miss his lecture on campus Thursday afternoon. 

Jan 28, 2014

MacNaughton Retirement Event

Attend a farewell reception for Kevin MacNaughton on Friday, Feb. 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Coastal Ballroom in the Talley Student Union. 

Jan 28, 2014

NC State Moves Up to 4th Place on Top 10 Best-Value List

North Carolina State University received more accolades for providing a quality education at an affordable price today as the university ranked fourth in the “Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges for 2014,” released by The Princeton Review. An education services company, The Princeton Review chose its “Best Value Colleges” for 2014 based on criteria covering… 

Jan 28, 2014

NC State Rises on Best Value List

The momentum continues. NC State moves up two places on a national list of the top 10 best values in public higher education. 

Jan 28, 2014

Classes Canceled for Snow

Due to the snow, NC State classes have been canceled on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Learn more about the adverse weather alert. 

Jan 28, 2014

When Whales Can’t Be Rescued

Each year between one and five large whales beach themselves along the North Carolina coast. Most of these whales are already dead, and the others beach because they are usually too sick or injured to survive. Rescue in these cases is not an option. But death for a beached whale is a horrible process that… 

Jan 28, 2014

College of Textiles Welcomes Prospective Students to Open House

What: High school students, parents, teachers and the general public are invited to learn more about the new world of textiles by attending the annual open house at North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles. The open house will showcase advances in fashion design and production, brand management and marketing, fabric design, polymer and color… 

Jan 27, 2014

Attend Talk on NGOs

Come learn how CARE USA, an international nonprofit, faces the challenge of aligning its business practices to meet the needs of donors as it seeks to empower recipients. 

Jan 27, 2014

Media Coverage Drives Some Misperceptions About Cancer

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Ryan Hurley, a health communication researcher and assistant professor of communication at NC State, on two papers related to news media, cancer, and public perception. People need and want recent information about cancer in order to make decisions about how they might manage their personal prevention, detection, treatment,… 

Jan 23, 2014

Climate Center Grand Opening

Congressman David Price joined Chancellor Randy Woodson and an enthusiastic mix of faculty, staff and students at Wednesday's grand opening of the Southeast Climate Science Center.