D'Lyn Ford

Apr 13, 2016

Admiral to Give Spring Commencement Speech

NC State graduates will hear inspiring words from a four-star admiral who's achieved many firsts, and meet an anthropologist focused on global health and a museum director with vision. 

Mar 14, 2016

How Is North Carolina Doing With Digital Learning?

NC State's Friday Institute has released a new report that maps North Carolina's progress in using learning technologies and digital content. 

Mar 11, 2016

Q&A: Preventing an Achievement Gap in Mathematics Starts Early

How can we prevent an achievement gap in math? NC State education research suggests that in-depth professional development for teachers in early elementary grades could help. 

Jan 21, 2016

Evolutionary Clock Ticks for Snowshoe Hares Facing Climate Change

NC State research shows a mismatch in coat colors is deadly for snowshoe hares. Will they be able to adapt in time? 

Dec 16, 2015

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony Dec. 18

Nearly 3,600 students will graduate this week. 

Dec 2, 2015

Former Ambassador to Give NC State Fall Commencement Speech

Graduates will hear inspiring words from Karl Eikenberry, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, and meet World Food Prize winner Pedro A. Sanchez during the Dec. 18 ceremony. 

Dec 1, 2015

5 Questions on Common Core With Lance Fusarelli

An in-depth study of how implementing the Common Core standards affected North Carolina teachers sheds light on the challenges of putting new educational standards in place. 

Nov 18, 2015

Teaching Math Aloud – and Visually

Education faculty are leading the way in National Science Foundation-funded research on innovative ways to teach math. 

Oct 14, 2015

Big Brother Meets Crowdsourcing

An NC State researcher speaks at the National Institutes of Health this week, showing how communities can use public webcams and crowdsourcing to track transportation and physical activity. 

Oct 5, 2015

5 Questions on School Choice With Anna Egalite

Education faculty member Anna Egalite previews her school voucher presentation in Washington, D.C. 

Sep 29, 2015

Literacy Expert Pushes ‘Play’ on Educational Games

What do playing a computer game and reading a book have in common? Both can immerse students and help them build reading skills, according to NC State research. 

Aug 31, 2015

Dialect Influences Appalachian Students’ Experiences in College

Students who speak a stigmatized dialect may be at a disadvantage in the classroom. 

Aug 28, 2015

Study: Better Signs Could Help Reduce Friction Between Motorists, Bicyclists

Researchers find "Bicycles May Use Full Lane" sign more effective than "Share the Road." 

Jul 7, 2015

Finding an Off Switch in Wood Formation

NC State findings about a pathway in plant development could lead to improvements in biofuel, pulp and paper production. 

Jun 30, 2015

Where the Wild Things Aren’t: Cats Avoid Places Coyotes Roam

An NC State animal tracking expert says the first large-scale study of 74 million U.S. domestic cats shows they hunt close to home.