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October 2014

Oct 27, 2014

Bringing Ideas to Market

From new methods for creating biofuels and determining heart risk to fridge-free food processing and a more efficient fuel injector, NC State researchers are developing innovative approaches to global challenges. The Chancellor's Innovation Fund is supporting their work. 

Oct 27, 2014

The Science of Security: Project Explores Challenges Related to Intelligence Gathering

A multidisciplinary team of scholars at NC State is launching a new project with the goal of educating the public about national security – and possibly helping to develop a new generation of intelligence professionals. 

Oct 24, 2014

Trick or Treat or Barf: Researchers Use Social Media to Raise Awareness of Norovirus Season

NC State researchers are trying to raise awareness of norovirus safety through a novel (and cute) social media campaign. 

Oct 24, 2014

New Survey of Triangle Entrepreneurs Shows Optimism

NC State has launched a new quarterly survey to measure the outlook of Triangle entrepreneurs – and the initial results show significant optimism for increased revenue, spending and employment well into spring 2015. 

Oct 23, 2014

Pennell Lauded for Community Engagement

Social work professor Joan Pennell has been inducted into the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship. 

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Oct 23, 2014

Benefits Open to Same-Sex Spouses

Landmark federal court rulings in North Carolina this month give state employees in same-sex marriages the opportunity to cover their spouses under the State Health Plan and NCFlex program. 

Oct 23, 2014

Actor Tony Hale to Speak Nov. 8

Attend an event featuring Emmy-winning actor Tony Hale, who will read from his new children's book and discuss the importance of social work. 

Oct 23, 2014

IT Access May Be Limited Nov. 8–9

The Office of Information Technology says system maintenance may disrupt network services the weekend of Nov. 8 and 9, including access to MyPack Portal, DELTA Wolfware and the Virtual Computing Lab. 

Oct 23, 2014

Baker Named Top Educator

The North Carolina School Counselor Association selected NC State education professor Stanley Baker as 2014 Counselor Educator of the Year. 

Oct 22, 2014

Head of Faculty Affairs to Retire

Betsy Brown, vice provost for faculty affairs, will retire at the end of the academic year. Under her leadership, NC State launched the Office of Faculty Development. 

Oct 22, 2014

Soccer Team Treats Faculty and Staff

NC State employees will be treated to free admission and free chicken and biscuits at Tuesday's men's soccer game. 

Oct 22, 2014

Soarin’ Over the State Fair

NC State's Aerial Robotics Club gives fairgoers a bird's eye view of the future of flight with ongoing demonstrations of radio-controlled aircraft. 

Oct 22, 2014

Help With Flag Display to Honor Veterans

The Student Veterans Association and Staff Senate need your help to plant flags on the Court of North Carolina and Harris Field in honor of Veterans Day. 

Oct 22, 2014

NC State Program Addresses Shortage of Mental Health Professionals

North Carolina State University’s Department of Social Work is launching a new workforce program to recruit and train graduate students for careers in mental health and substance abuse treatment. 

Oct 21, 2014

Researchers Take Big-Data Approach to Estimate Range of Electric Vehicles

NC State researchers have developed new software that estimates how much farther electric vehicles can drive before needing to recharge.