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February 2012

Feb 23, 2012

Project Aims To Improve HIV/AIDS Prevention Materials For African-American Women

African-American women make up a disproportionate number of HIV/AIDS cases in the United States. Researchers from North Carolina State University are trying to change that, leading a National Science Foundation project aimed at developing HIV/AIDS prevention materials that resonate with African-American female college students. 

Feb 22, 2012

NC State Chancellor Woodson Will Visit Eastern North Carolina

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson will tour eastern North Carolina on Thursday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 24 to discuss how NC State research, extension and economic development efforts make a difference in the lives of North Carolinians. On Thursday, Woodson will speak with community business leaders at Pamlico Jack’s Restaurant in Nags Head… 

Feb 22, 2012

Attarian Named to Conservation Post

Dr. Aram Attarian has been selected as the American Alpine Club's  conservation ambassador for the Southern Appalachian Section. 

Feb 22, 2012

Stem Cell Therapies for Paralyzed Pooches

Meet Tobi – a six-year-old cocker spaniel whose hind legs are paralyzed. Tobi is one of the first participants in and beneficiaries of a clinical trial to test stem cell treatments for paralysis. NC State neurologist Dr. Natasha Olby specializes in researching treatments for long-term paralysis in dogs. According to Olby, even in the case of… 

Feb 22, 2012

World of Warcraft Boosts Cognitive Functioning In Some Older Adults

For some older adults, the online video game World of Warcraft (WoW) may provide more than just an opportunity for escapist adventure. Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that playing WoW actually boosted cognitive functioning for older adults – particularly those adults who had scored poorly on cognitive ability tests before playing the… 

Feb 21, 2012

Your Cheatin’ Bird

Married people may pledge to stay faithful through good times and bad, but birds sing a different tune — when weather is severe or uncertain, birds are more likely to stray from their mates, says a new study by researchers working at the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center, North Carolina State University and Columbia University. The… 

Feb 21, 2012

Education Professor’s Book Recognized

Dr. Brad Mehlenbacher, associate professor of distance learning, won the Best Book in Technical and Scientific Communication award at the 2012 Conference on College Composition and Communication. 

Feb 21, 2012

Klaenhammer Wins Food Science Award

Dr. Todd Klaenhammer, university distinguished professor and William Neal Reynolds professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences, has won an Ohio State University award for contributions to the discipline. 

Feb 20, 2012

Dean Paddles for a Cause

Dr. Bob Brown will pick up a paddle for a 225-mile kayak trip in April. Find out why he's taking on the challenge this time. 

Feb 20, 2012

Communications Work Honored

Staff responsible for building support for NC State on and off campus received six awards Sunday for public relations efforts targeting prospective students, donors, alumni and the public. 

Feb 17, 2012

Researchers Develop Better Control for DNA-Based Computations

A North Carolina State University chemist has found a way to give DNA-based computing better control over logic operations. His work could lead to interfacing DNA-based computing with traditional silicon-based computing. The idea of using DNA molecules – the material genes are made of – to perform computations is not new; scientists have been working… 

Feb 16, 2012

NC State’s First Annual Fashion Week Will Kick Off April 11

North Carolina State University will host its first Fashion Week beginning on April 11, 2012. The event will include two separate fashion shows as well as two full days of educational forums and exhibitions focused on highlighting global innovations in fashion, creating leadership opportunities for students and faculty, and introducing corporations to creative resources. Fashion… 

Feb 16, 2012

Doggie Donor

Chip and Zeke are brothers. So when Zeke was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), Chip was the natural choice to donate cells for his brother’s bone marrow transplant. The catch? Chip and Zeke are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and have different owners. They were also part of a first for NC State – the university’s… 

Feb 16, 2012

Back on Their Feet

A new clinical trial using stem cell therapy to treat paralyzed dogs shows promise for helping canine and human patients. 

Feb 16, 2012

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