2011

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. 

Jan 5, 2011

Red-Hot Deal

NC State earned a top 20 ranking once again in Kiplinger's 2011 list of best values among public universities. 

Jan 5, 2011

Excellence and Affordability Equal One Red-Hot Deal

Despite an unsettled economy and rising costs in the world around us, NC State continues to offer an affordable, high-quality education to current and future students alike - a philosophy not lost on Kiplinger finance experts, who have named NC State the nation's 15th-best value out of more than 500 public universities. 

Jan 5, 2011

Design Down on the Farm

Former visiting professor Norma DeCamp Burns has transplanted her love of design into a farm-based business. 

Jan 4, 2011

Lowman Makes Fulbright Visit to India

Dr. Margaret Lowman, research professor in natural sciences and director of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center, has been awarded a Fulbright award to travel to India this month. 

Jan 4, 2011

Dr. Michael Walden

Economics professor can discuss where we stand in terms of economic recovery, and predictions for the new year. Read more about this expert. 

Jan 4, 2011

Dr. Alex Huang

Progress Energy Distinguished Professor Of Electrical Engineering can discuss how the smart grid can address energy independence, global warming and emergency resilience issues. Read more about this expert. 

Jan 4, 2011

Dr. Ben Chapman

Assistant professor and food safety extension specialist can discuss how to properly prepare, serve and store your favorite meals heading into the new year. Read more about this expert.