May 2010

May 5, 2010

Buggin’ Out

Tracking invasive pests around the world sounds like it would make for an interesting show on the Discovery Channel. But don’t be fooled – the work that goes into tracking these species is less “Deadliest Catch” and more “Dirty Jobs.” Researchers at NC State partnered with scientists and analysts from around the globe to determine recommendations… 

May 5, 2010

Davidson Fills Role as Pharmacy Expert

Gigi Davidson, director of clinical pharmacy services for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, has been elected to the United States Pharmacopeia Council of Experts. 

May 5, 2010

Earthwise Winners Announced

The Sustainability Office presented Earthwise awards to student Ariel Fugate, staff member Jude Davis and faculty member Dr. Francis de los Reyes. 

May 4, 2010

NC State Experts Can Offer Insight into Gulf Oil Spill

The recent British Petroleum oil spill will have a major environmental impact on the U.S. Gulf Coast, and beyond. North Carolina State University experts can address issues pertaining to the spill, from how ocean currents may carry it beyond the Gulf, to how long and difficult the clean-up process may be, as well as effects… 

May 4, 2010

Fowler to Step Down

Director of Athletics Lee Fowler will step down effective June 30. Chancellor Randy Woodson will name an interim director prior to Fowler’s departure and a national search will begin immediately for his replacement. 

May 4, 2010

NSF Funds Engineering Prof

The National Science Foundation has committed $400,000 to Dr. Michael Dickey's research on micromoldable liquid metal. 

May 4, 2010

Xie Recognized

Dr. Tao Xie, assistant professor of computer science, has been selected to receive the Sigma Xi Faculty Research Award. 

May 4, 2010

Bugging Out: NC State Researchers Help Track Wayward Pests Through Mapping

Tracking invasive pests around the world sounds like it would make for an interesting show on the Discovery Channel. However, the work that goes into tracking these species is less “Deadliest Catch” and more “Dirty Jobs.” Researchers at North Carolina State University partnered with scientists and analysts from around the globe to determine recommendations to… 

May 4, 2010

Yes To ‘Fantastic Voyage,’ No To Steve Austin

How comfortable are you with the idea of doctors using nanotechnology in your body? If you are like most people, the answer is “It depends.” A new national survey finds that people are much more likely to support nanotechnology-based “human enhancement” if it is used to help sick or injured people get well – via… 

May 4, 2010

Martin-Vega Honored

Dr. Louis A. Martin-Vega, dean of the College of Engineering, has been honored with the Orthogonal Medal for Distinguished Service in Graphic Science by the university’s graphic communications faculty. 

May 4, 2010

Roberts Remembered

The late Dr. George W. Roberts, emeritus professor and department head of chemical and biomolecular engineering, will be remembered for 21 years of service as a teacher, researcher and administrator. 

May 4, 2010

Survey: Hiding Risks Can Hurt Public Support For Nanotechnology

A new national survey on public attitudes toward medical applications and physical enhancements that rely on nanotechnology shows that support for the technology increases when the public is informed of the technology’s risks as well as its benefits – at least among those people who have heard of nanotechnology. The survey, which was conducted by… 

May 3, 2010

Disease Caused By Insect Bites Can Be Transmitted To Children At Birth, NC State Researcher Finds

A North Carolina State University researcher has discovered that bacteria transmitted by fleas–and potentially ticks–can be passed to human babies by the mother, causing chronic infections and raising the possibility of bacterially induced birth defects. Dr. Ed Breitschwerdt, professor of internal medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences, is among the world’s leading experts on… 

May 3, 2010

Promising Future

Political science major Ericka Aiken will graduate with no debt, armed with a slew of offers from some of the nation's top law schools. She, along with 84 of her fellow graduates, is part of the inaugural class of NC State's Pack Promise program, which guarantees qualifying students 100 percent of financial aid requirements. 

May 3, 2010

Teens: Sex Fiends Or Sexless?

A new study from NC State shows that most parents of teenagers believe that: A) their teen does not (repeat, not) want to have sex; and, B) every other teen definitely wants to have sex. The parents of teenage girls and boys alike fear that their children will be taken advantage of by other teens. But…