April 2011

Apr 27, 2011

Bright Ideas Shine at eGames

The 2011 eGames gave the world a sneak peek at new products and innovations created by NC State students. 

Apr 27, 2011

Less is More: Researchers Pinpoint Graphene’s Varying Conductivity Levels

Did you know that pencil lead may just end up changing the world? Graphene is the material from which graphite, the core of your No. 2 pencil, is made. It is also the latest “wonder material,” and may be the electronics industry’s next great hope for the creation of extremely fast electronic devices. Researchers at… 

Apr 26, 2011

Wetlands: Cleaning Stormwater, Killing Blood-Suckers

Developers most often use “wet ponds” to minimize stormwater runoff pollution at new real-estate developments. Now they may have to start rethinking their options. Research shows that building wetlands does a better job than wet ponds of removing pollutants – and could also help limit mosquito populations. Researchers from NC State have weighed a range of… 

Apr 26, 2011

Four NC State Faculty Will Receive Prestigious Holladay Medals

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees will award the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence to four faculty members in recognition of their outstanding careers at NC State. The Holladay Medal is the highest honor bestowed on a faculty member by the trustees and the university. This year’s honorees are Dr. William R. Atchley,… 

Apr 26, 2011

Bye-Bye Balance Sheet

Textiles professor Helmut Hergeth uses a board game to help students visualize accounting principles. 

Apr 26, 2011

New Centennial Campus Café Open

Centennial Campus has a new full-service food court. 

Apr 26, 2011

Five Win National Advising Awards

Five NC State faculty and staff members  will be recognized with advising awards at a national conference in Denver next fall. 

Apr 25, 2011

Opening Markets: Exploring And Communicating Food Safety Barriers

Editor’s Note: This post is the first in a series that will be authored by Dr. Ben Chapman, an assistant professor and food safety researcher at NC State. Chapman’s posts on The Abstract are part of his team’s efforts to run a fully open-source research project. You’ll know what’s going on from beginning to end. You… 

Apr 25, 2011

Take the SmartCommute Challenge

Pledge to bike, walk, carpool, vanpool, telecommute or take the bus to work between now and June 1 and you could be a winner. 

Apr 25, 2011

Wimberley Honored for Contributions

Dr. Ron Wimberley, professor of sociology, has won national recognition for wide-ranging contributions, including his efforts to end rural poverty in the 11-state Black Belt South and create screening standards for child care workers and adoptive parents. 

Apr 25, 2011

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Commits $3.6 Million to Create Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network in North Carolina’s Research Triangle

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation and a consortium of major Triangle universities today announced the launch of the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network, a new five-year initiative to help North Carolina’s Research Triangle become headquarters for America’s next high-growth companies with the greatest potential to create new jobs. Partner universities include North Carolina State University, Duke University, North… 

Apr 25, 2011

Wild Hogs: Researchers Examine Impact of Feral Pigs In Eastern N.C.

The nation’s feral pig population continues to expand, increasing the potential for interaction with humans and domestic swine – and for spreading diseases. Researchers at North Carolina State University examined feral pigs from eastern North Carolina to determine exposure to two parasites that can be transmitted from animals to people – Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii)… 

Apr 25, 2011

Study Finds Keys To Working With Latino Church To Fight Domestic Abuse

Latinos are the fastest growing population in the United States and have relatively high rates of domestic violence coupled with social and linguistic barriers that can make it difficult for Latino families to access relevant social services. But a new study from North Carolina State University finds Latino religious leaders willing to help address the… 

Apr 24, 2011

Creating Tomorrow’s Success Stories

The business world is always on the hunt for the next big thing. NC State recently showcased some contenders - products invented and brought to market by NC State student entrepreneurs. 

Apr 24, 2011

Thinking Big

Pete Geisen graduated from NC State with a business degree and a job running his own nanotechnology company. Find out how NC State's focus on entrepreneurship boosts the economy and pays big dividends for students who think big.