2008

Oct 20, 2008

New Study Finds First Inhabitants of Caribbean Brought Their Heirlooms With Them

A new study led by North Carolina State University’s Dr. Scott Fitzpatrick is the first to show physical evidence that the people who colonized the Caribbean from South America brought with them heirloom drug paraphernalia that had been passed down from generation to generation as the colonists traveled through the islands. 

Oct 20, 2008

NC State Mourns the Loss of Dr. Nash Nicks Winstead

Dr. Nash Nicks Winstead, a former provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs at North Carolina State University, died Saturday, Oct. 18. He was 83. 

Oct 20, 2008

Research Campus Institute Gets New Home

A North Carolina State University initiative designed to revolutionize what we eat and boost agriculture now has a permanent home on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis. 

Oct 16, 2008

NC State Hosts Pulitzer, National Book Award Winner Philip Levine

What:North Carolina State University will be the host for a reading by Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning poet Philip Levine, whose works include “They Feed The Lion,” “What Work Is,” “The Mercy,” and his most recent, “Breath.” 

Oct 15, 2008

University Budget Forum

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the fourth annual University Budget Forum on Wednesday, October 22nd from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. and on Thursday, October 23rd from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the newly-renovated Erdahl-Cloyd theater at D.H. Hill Library. 

Oct 14, 2008

Landmark Study Links Sleep, Memory Problems in Elderly African-Americans

A landmark study led by North Carolina State University researchers shows that African-American seniors who have trouble falling asleep are at higher risk of having memory problems – raising the possibility that identifying and treating sleep difficulties in the elderly may help preserve their cognitive functioning. The study is the first to examine the link… 

Oct 14, 2008

Former President Bill Clinton to Speak at NC State’s Millennium Seminar

Former President Bill Clinton will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series on Monday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m. in Reynolds Coliseum on campus. The event is free and open to the public. 

Oct 13, 2008

Despite Drought, NC State Expert Anticipates Colorful Fall Foliage

The drought that plagued most of North Carolina earlier in the year should not have an adverse effect on fall foliage across the state this fall, according to a North Carolina State University expert. 

Oct 9, 2008

NC State Takes Lead In Crime Scene Investigation Training

North Carolina State University researchers are launching a new project that will standardize forensic crime scene investigation training throughout the state, decrease the cost of providing the training to law enforcement personnel and forensic scientists, and hopefully contribute to the establishment of nationwide standards for death investigations. 

Oct 2, 2008

New Study Shows Government Accommodates Rich and Poor Alike

The election year is in full swing, complete with allegations of class warfare and claims about which candidates cater to the rich and which candidates will best serve the interests of the poor and the middle class. But a new study, co-authored by North Carolina State University researcher Dr. Chris Ellis, explores the idea that… 

Sep 30, 2008

NC State Unveils Revolutionary Atmospheric Plasma System to Finish Apparel and Other Common Textiles

North Carolina State University is launching a development center for a new system that uses an environmentally friendly process to apply water repellent, stain repellent and moisture management properties to apparel and other common textiles. The new system holds the potential to create garments that stay clean longer, are more comfortable to wear and do… 

Sep 30, 2008

NC State Experts Can Address Economic Crisis

The current economic crisis is having a significant impact in areas far from Wall Street. North Carolina State University experts can provide key insights into the crisis’ impacts on everything from farmers and agriculture to this year’s elections and international relations. Dr. Arnold Oltmans, associate professor of agricultural and resource economics at NC State, can discuss… 

Sep 30, 2008

NCAA President to Discuss Athletics and Academics at NC State’s Millennium Seminar

Dr. Myles Brand, president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series with a presentation to students, faculty, staff and the public at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, in Stewart Theatre. He will share his insight into the difficult tension between intercollegiate athletics and academic… 

Sep 30, 2008

Researchers Turning Freshwater Farm Ponds into Crab Farms

Work by researchers at North Carolina State University is leading to a new kind of crab harvest – blue crabs grown and harvested from freshwater ponds, instead of from the sea. 

Sep 26, 2008

Pardue Named Faculty Athletics Representative

Dr. Sam Pardue has been appointed faculty athletics representative and chair of the Council on Athletics, effective July 1, 2009. Pardue will replace Dr. Donn Ward, who has announced his intention to retire Sept. 1.