2012

Sep 20, 2012

Experts: Food Safety Audits Need an Overhaul

Much of the food industry relies on third-party audits of practices, processes and facilities to ensure the food that ultimately reaches consumers is safe. But a new paper from food safety researchers at NC State and Kansas State University argues that these audits need to be overhauled in order to protect public health. Food product buyers… 

Sep 19, 2012

Fund Helps Innovation Reach the Marketplace

The Chancellor’s Innovation Fund is used for the development and advancement of ideas and discoveries at NC State. 

Sep 18, 2012

Hone Your Woodworking Skills

Take your mind off things by building yourself a Cyma Curved wood shelf (reminiscent of early 19th century furnishings) at the NC State Crafts Center. The six-weekend course starts on Saturday, Sept. 22. 

Sep 18, 2012

An Autumnal Japanese Art Exhibit

The NC Japan Center presents a new exhibition of paintings by New York artist Hisako Kobayashi from Sept. 22 to Nov. 30. Enjoy a Shizuoka Tea sampling,  presentation and artist gallery talk, right in time for fall. 

Sep 18, 2012

Integrating Your Research

If you’re a professor interested in incorporating your research into your teaching or wanting to implement active learning in the classroom, consider attending two helpful workshops this month hosted by the Office of Faculty Development. 

Sep 18, 2012

Find the Time for Exercise

The Monday Mile, a weekly one-mile walk around campus hosted by University Dining’s dietitian, Lisa Eberhart, is gaining momentum. Join in and find out why. 

Sep 18, 2012

Commemorating Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’

On the 50th anniversary of its publication, come hear historian and biographer Linda Lear, present the keynote lecture of NC State’s "Rachel Carson's Silent Spring at 50" observances. 

Sep 18, 2012

‘Wolfpack Gives Back’ Under Way

NC State's annual charity fundraiser is back. Our 2012 State Employees Combined Campaign is geared up to increase participation to 40 percent and raise $600,000. Find out how to give online. 

Sep 18, 2012

Campus Sustainability Day

NC State has a lot to celebrate this Campus Sustainability Day. Come test drive an electric vehicle, build a raft or just whoop and holler. 

Sep 17, 2012

Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens Persist in Antibiotic-Free Pigs

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found identical strains of antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter Coli (C. coli) in both antibiotic-free (ABF) and conventionally raised pigs. This finding may indicate that these antibiotic-resistant pathogens can persist and thrive in the environment, regardless of antimicrobial usage by pork producers. Dr. Siddhartha Thakur, assistant professor of population health and… 

Sep 17, 2012

Estimating ‘Regions of Attraction’ Should Improve Computer Models of Biological Systems

Researchers have found an effective means of estimating the “regions of attraction” (ROA) when developing computer models of biological systems – improving the ability of these models to predict how a system will respond to changing conditions. But to talk about that, we probably need to explain what an ROA is – and why it… 

Sep 14, 2012

Are You Ready for Some Football Visualizations?

Like most fantasy football team general managers, I’m looking for every possible advantage, including checking out this year’s NFL games to figure out how the Baltimore Ravens defense performed against the Cincinnati Bengals or whether New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning can move the ball through the air against division rivals like the Dallas Cowboys.… 

Sep 13, 2012

NC State Makes It Easy to Be Green: Recycled Rafts, Electric Vehicles, Zero-Waste Tailgate

What: Fill up with fun, free food and rechargeable cars at NC State. You won’t find a red Solo cup at the Wolfpack’s green tailgate, but you could win a reusable beverage container to take its place. A zero-waste tailgate demonstration will feature composting, cornhole games with a recycling theme and locally sourced food. During NC State’s… 

Sep 13, 2012

Best Value – Again

Newly released rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges Edition give NC State high marks as a national best value and point to NC State as an “up-and-comer.” 

Sep 13, 2012

Join NC State’s Federal Update Listserv

Will Defense 6.1 funding be cut or grow in FY13? Did Congress increase NSF funding in FY13? These and other pivotal questions will be answered if you join the Federal Update listserv.