News Releases

Published on May 17, 2019

Human Capital Benefits of Military Boost Economy by Billions

U.S. government spending on military personnel has a positive impact on the nation’s human capital. In 2019 alone, the economic impact of that human capital investment is estimated at $89.8 billion. 

Published on May 15, 2019

NC State Professor Can Discuss Tariff Effects on Supply Chains

How do tariffs impact business supply chains? NC State expert Rob Handfield has some answers. 

Published on May 15, 2019

Framework Improves ‘Continual Learning’ for Artificial Intelligence

Researchers have developed a new framework for deep neural networks that allows artificial intelligence (AI) systems to better learn new tasks while “forgetting” less of what it has learned regarding previous tasks. 

Published on May 8, 2019

NC State to Hold Commencement Ceremony May 11

It's tassel-turning time for 6,125 NC State graduates. 

Published on May 6, 2019

Climate Education for Kids Increases Climate Concerns for Parents

A new study finds that teaching children about climate change increases their parents’ concerns about climate change. 

Published on May 6, 2019

Goodnight Scholars Program Announces Class of 2023

Fifty distinguished students announced as Class of 2023 Goodnight Scholars. 

Published on May 6, 2019

Low-Cost Intervention Boosts Undergraduate Interest In Computer Science

A short online intervention can increase interest in computer science for male and female undergraduate students. 

Published on May 3, 2019

Park Scholarships Announces Class of 2023

NC State names 40 scholars to distinguished 2023 Park class. 

Published on May 2, 2019

Design Flaws Create Security Vulnerabilities for ‘Smart Home’ Internet-of-Things Devices

NC State researchers find countermeasures for designers of security systems and other smart home devices. 

Published on May 2, 2019

EPA to Fund Study on Whether Treating Drinking Water Limits PFAS Exposure

New EPA grant aims to answer whether just treating drinking water for PFAS contamination does enough to limit exposure. 

Published on May 2, 2019

NC State Names New Dean of Poole College of Management

Frank Buckless tapped to lead the Poole College of Management. 

Published on Apr 30, 2019

N.C. Study: Warmer Water Linked to Higher Proportion of Male Flounder

In the wild and in the lab, researchers find a relationship between higher water temperatures and a lower percentage of female flounder, a cause for concern. 

Published on Apr 30, 2019

Field Study Finds Pellet-Fed Stoves Cut Pollutant Emissions 90%, Nearing Gas-Stove Performance

A field study in Rwanda finds that a new cookstove design, which makes use of compressed wood pellets, reduces air pollution by about 90% for a range of contaminants associated with health problems and climate change. 

Published on Apr 29, 2019

Study Highlights How Little We Know About Women Terrorists

The first large-scale research project evaluating the characteristics of women involved in jihadism-inspired terrorism finds significant differences between men and women in both their backgrounds and their roles within terrorist groups. 

Published on Apr 25, 2019

New Technique Uses Power Anomalies to ID Malware in Embedded Systems

A new technique uses power fluctuations to detect malware that uses a system’s architecture to thwart traditional security measures.