2013

Sep 25, 2013

The 21st Century Professor: Evaluating the Future of Instruction in Higher Education

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Jeff Braden, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and professor of psychology at NC State. Braden is leading a study, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to determine whether computer-based instruction is as effective as conventional classroom instruction in higher education. What makes… 

Sep 24, 2013

Cyber Security Tips From OIT

In cyberspace, no one can hear you scream. But if you check out OIT's cyber security events, you may not need to. It's all part of the 10th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month here at NC State. 

Sep 24, 2013

Brickyard Goes Green

Drop by the Brickyard on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to experience the Alternative Vehicle Showcase. It's the hallmark event of Campus Sustainability Day. 

Sep 24, 2013

Gear Up for Google Hangouts

Stuck in the 20th century? Sign up for free interactive workshops and learn how to harness the power of Google Hangouts, a free video conferencing platform. See you in cyberspace. 

Sep 23, 2013

Researchers Seek to Control Prosthetic Legs With Neural Signals

Most people don’t think about the difference between walking across the room and walking up a flight of stairs. Their brains (and their legs) automatically adjust to the new conditions. But for people using prosthetic legs, there is no automatic link between their bodies and the prosthetics that they need to negotiate the new surroundings.… 

Sep 19, 2013

Clusters Create New Campus Culture

NC State welcomes the first faculty members hired under the Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program, an initiative to speed research and discoveries across 12 fields of study. 

Sep 19, 2013

All Carolinas Meal

Students gathered outside Fountain Dining Hall for the annual All Carolinas Meal. 

Sep 19, 2013

Plan Ahead for Clemson Game

Fans attending tonight's Clemson game should be prepared for delays in getting into the stadium complex. Plan to get there early and enjoy every minute of the rivalry game. 

Sep 19, 2013

LEGO Robot Builders Form Emotional Bond to Their Creations

Psychology researchers have found that people who build robots form an emotional bond to their creations – though the bond is different from the sort of attachments people form with other people or pets. The researchers surveyed 16 undergraduates who built robots out of LEGOs as part of a robotics education course. All of the… 

Sep 18, 2013

Hanck Honored for Service

The Department of Chemistry honored assistant head professor Kenneth W. Hanck for his 43 years of service to the university by dedicating the Dabney 210 conference room in his name. 

Sep 18, 2013

Which Charity Will You Choose?

Go green, support social justice, feed the hungry or save the whales. Whichever cause catches your eye, it's time to join with other faculty and staff to change the world though the 'Wolfpack Gives Back' campaign. 

Sep 18, 2013

Two Appointed to Board of Trustees

Randall C. “Randy” Ramsey and Wendell H. Murphy have been appointed to the Board of Trustees by Gov. Pat McCrory. 

Sep 18, 2013

MPA Program Wins Diversity Award

NC State’s master of public administration program received the 2013 NASPAA Diversity Award for promoting and supporting diversity in research, teaching and service. 

Sep 18, 2013

Attend Employee Appreciation Events

Faculty and staff are invited to a free tailgate event and football game Oct. 12 and a free women's soccer match Sept. 26. Get the details online. 

Sep 18, 2013

Scaling Up Personalized Query Results for Next Generation of Search Engines

North Carolina State University researchers have developed a way for search engines to provide users with more accurate, personalized search results. The challenge in the past has been how to scale this approach up so that it doesn’t consume massive computer resources. Now the researchers have devised a technique for implementing personalized searches that is…