March 2010

Mar 19, 2010

Surveys Show NC State Provided $1 Billion in Value to NC Manufacturers

Four years ago, North Carolina State University set a goal to create $1 billion in economic value to manufacturers in North Carolina during calendar years 2006-2010. One year sooner than expected, the 1B4NC campaign has reached its goal, helping businesses in 75 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. 

Mar 18, 2010

New Gregg Director Named

Roger Manley has been appointed as the new director of the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, effective June 1. 

Mar 18, 2010

NC State Top Green School

NC State University has been named one of the Top 5 Greenest Schools in the Southeast by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. 

Mar 18, 2010

NC State Hosts Lecture on Future of Science in America

For use by the media as calendar-of-events items or for information What: North Carolina State University will host a lecture, titled “America’s Science Challenges and Opportunities:  Past, Present and Future,” by Dr. Neal Lane, Malcolm Gillis University Professor at Rice University and senior fellow of the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. Lane… 

Mar 18, 2010

A Fond Farewell

Dave Pond of University Communications asked Chancellor Woodward to reflect on his return to campus, and the future of NC State under the guidance of Chancellor-elect Randy Woodson, who will assume office on April 5. 

Mar 18, 2010

E-Publishing Kindles Sales

Author and NC State lecturer Elisa Lorello published a book, titled Faking It, on Kindle through Amazon.com and saw sales surge. 

Mar 18, 2010

Dr. Larry Silverberg

With March Madness upon us, Dr. Larry Silverberg, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, can discuss the science behind the free throw. Read more about this expert. 

Mar 18, 2010

Big-Time Byline

For NC State graduate student Benjamin Wheeler, publishing in Nature is a study in serendipity. 

Mar 17, 2010

A Fond Farewell

On Tuesday, NC State will hold a farewell reception to honor Chancellor Jim Woodward's service and dedication to the university. The event is open to the public and will begin at 4 p.m. in Talley Student Center. In advance of the celebration, Woodward reflected on his return to campus, and more. 

Mar 16, 2010

NC State Experts Can Address ‘No Child Left Behind’ Overhaul

North Carolina State University researchers can help explain the impact an overhaul of “No Child Left Behind” may have on the nation’s K-12 schools. President Barack Obama and Congress are debating a plan to overhaul “No Child Left Behind.” The revised law, according to Obama, will ask states to ensure that their academic standards prepare… 

Mar 15, 2010

NC State Engineer to Receive Army Award for Research Countering Roadside Bombs

A North Carolina State University engineer has received the U.S. Army Commander’s Award for Public Service for research that has helped American forces remotely counter roadside bombs, efforts that have saved hundreds of soldiers’ lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

Mar 15, 2010

Reaching Out

From educating Tlingit schoolchildren in Alaska to exploring health-care issues in the Dominican Republic, NC State students are continuing the university's legacy of Spring Break service on a national and international level. See how our students are changing the world this week - one day at a time. 

Mar 15, 2010

NC State University College of Textiles Holds 8th Annual Research Open House

For use by the media as calendar-of-events items or for information What: Industry representatives interested in learning and discussing research directions for the College of Textiles are invited to attend the North Carolina State University’s College of Textiles’ annual research open house event. Research open house will showcase the research advancements taking place at the… 

Mar 15, 2010

Wealth Buys Health – Even In China

Studies in the United States have long shown that rich people tend to be healthier than poor people, and that this “health gap” between the haves and have-nots gets worse as people get older. But is that because the U.S. is a capitalist society? Apparently not. A new study from North Carolina State University shows… 

Mar 11, 2010

NC State Named Top 5 Green School in Southeast

North Carolina State University has been named one of the Top 5 Greenest Schools in the Southeast by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. The March issue recognizes NC State for its aggressive commitment to a more sustainable future. Backed by achievements in energy, transportation and academic programs, NC State’s balanced approach to sustainability helped garner the No. 4…