February 2013

Feb 5, 2013

Emerging Issues Forum to Address Future of Manufacturing

The current and future state of manufacturing in North Carolina and the United States will be the focus for the 28th Annual Emerging Issues Forum, titled @ManufacturingWorks, to be held Feb. 11-12, 2013, at the Raleigh Convention Center. The 2013 Emerging Issues Forum brings together national, regional and local business leaders, lawmakers, entrepreneurs, educators, community… 

Feb 5, 2013

Health Plan to Smokers: Butt Out

Premiums are going up for employees who participate in the State Health Plan. But it's smokers who will get hit the hardest under a proposal approved this week. 

Feb 5, 2013

Letters Home

With the help of Maryam Mohaghegh’s language skills, National Geographic crosses cultures to make the natural sciences come alive for people in Iran. 

Feb 5, 2013

NC State Advances on Best Value List

NC State gained big ground on the list of the best values in public higher education. Students praised the university for the quality of teaching and welcoming campus climate. 

Feb 5, 2013

Flexible Classroom Design Saves Money, Improves Flexibility, Accessibility of Instruction

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a classroom design that gives instructors increased flexibility in how to teach their courses and improves accessibility for students, while  slashing administrative costs. 

Feb 5, 2013

Awards for Excellence Nominations Open

The 2013 University Awards for Excellence nomination process is now open. The awards recognize the accomplishments of permanent, full-time NC State employees. 

Feb 5, 2013

Running on Full

Each runner in the Krispy Kreme Challenge races for his own reasons. David Spencer, a 2002 alumnus, runs in gratitude for his son's health. 

Feb 4, 2013

Grooming Helps Insects Keep Their Senses Sharpened

Like a self-absorbed teenager, insects spend a lot of time grooming. In a study that delves into the mechanisms behind this common function, North Carolina State University researchers show that insect grooming – specifically, antennal cleaning – removes both environmental pollutants and chemicals produced by the insects themselves. The findings, published online this week in… 

Feb 4, 2013

CHASS Turns 50

To mark the 50th anniversary of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jim Alchediak and a team of video production students take a look back at the history of liberal arts at NC State. 

Feb 4, 2013

Event Highlights Manufacturing

An NC State initiative promoting manufacturing across North Carolina will host a public event in Pitt County this month to focus on worker empowerment. 

Feb 4, 2013

Poet Versus Poet; No Pros

The 2013 Statewide Poetry Contest is underway. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, March 1. 

Feb 1, 2013

Buck Stops at Wolfpack One Card

Faculty and staff now have the convenience of using their employee ID card as a Debit MasterCard. Find out how to activate this new feature.