January 2011

Jan 12, 2011

Award Trumpets Libraries Web Site

NC State has the only academic library to win a prestigious 2011 service award from the American Library Association. 

Jan 12, 2011

New Approach To Modeling Power System Aims For Better Monitoring and Control of Blackouts

Major power outages are fairly infrequent, but when they happen they can result in billions of dollars in costs – and even contribute to fatalities. Now research from North Carolina State University has led to the development of an approach by which high-resolution power-system measurements, also referred to as Synchrophasors, can be efficiently used to… 

Jan 11, 2011

Equity for Women Nominations Open

Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 31 for the university's Equity for Women Award. Here's how to nominate an NC State employee or student. 

Jan 11, 2011

Coiled Nanowires May Hold Key To Stretchable Electronics

Researchers at North Carolina State University have created the first coils of silicon nanowire on a substrate that can be stretched to more than double their original length, moving us closer to incorporating stretchable electronic devices into clothing, implantable health-monitoring devices, and a host of other applications. 

Jan 11, 2011

Serving Through Art and Design

When Shelley Smith graduates in May, she'll leave NC State with more than a degree. The Caldwell Fellow has gained valuable (and challenging) experience building an art program for at-risk youth during her time on campus. 

Jan 10, 2011

In Memoriam: Ken Fager

Ken L. Fager, a researcher and educator with the university’s Center for Environmental Farming Systems, died Dec. 31. He was 48. 

Jan 10, 2011

NC State Study Targets Disease Resistance in Corn

In a paper published online this week in Nature Genetics, North Carolina State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture crop scientists and plant pathologists sift through millions of genetic sequence variations in the set of all genes in maize (corn) to identify 51 gene regions associated with resistance to Southern corn leaf blight disease –… 

Jan 10, 2011

Save Time And Lives: Take It To The Superstreets!

Everyone hates traffic. Everyone also hates car accidents. What if there was a traffic pattern that could cut travel times at busy intersections by 20 percent, and cut collision-related injures by over 60 percent? Good news – there is! The pattern is called, fittingly enough, a superstreet. The superstreet concept has been around for 20… 

Jan 10, 2011

NC State Cancels Monday Evening Classes

North Carolina State University will continue normal operations (Status 5) until 5 p.m. on Monday. As of 5 p.m. on Monday, NC State will begin operating under adverse weather Status 3:  “Classes canceled; the university is open but operating under adverse weather advisory.” Classes starting at 5 p.m. or later this evening are canceled, and the university will operate under… 

Jan 10, 2011

No Left Turn: ‘Superstreet’ Traffic Design Improves Travel Time, Safety

The so-called “superstreet” traffic design results in significantly faster travel times, and leads to a drastic reduction in automobile collisions and injuries, according to North Carolina State University researchers who have conducted the largest-ever study of superstreets and their impacts. 

Jan 6, 2011

A Fresh Start

Here are three convenient ways to help yourself to a better relationship with food in 2011, all offered right here on campus. 

Jan 6, 2011

Juan Williams To Speak At NC State MLK Commemoration

Political analyst and author Juan Williams will be the keynote speaker at North Carolina State University’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Campus Commemoration on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Williams’ presentation, titled “American Leadership: Stories of Inspiration and Power Behind Proven Leaders,” will take place Jan. 12 at 11:30 a.m. in Stewart Theatre, located in the… 

Jan 5, 2011

Birkland Named Associate Dean

Thomas A. Birkland has been named associate dean for research, extension, engagement and economic development in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Jan 5, 2011

Not Your Momma’s Top 10 List

The Abstract strives to be informative and entertaining. With that in mind, we think you’ll learn – and laugh – while reading NC State biologist Rob Dunn’s recent Scientific American blog post on “the top 10 life forms living on Lady Gaga (and you).” It’s about forehead mites, Lady Gaga, meat bikinis and lots of critters… 

Jan 5, 2011

Extension Employees Honored

Cooperative Extension employees were recognized during the annual chapter meeting of Epsilon Sigma Phi, extension's professional development society.