Research and Innovation

Mar 18, 2009

NC State Names New Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr. Jeffery P. Braden has been chosen to serve as the next dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) at North Carolina State University. Braden will assume the new post April 1. He has served as interim dean of the college since May 2008.

Mar 18, 2009

Economist Dennis Gartman to Discuss Financial Meltdown at NC State’s Millennium Series Seminar

Dennis Gartman, publisher of The Gartman Letter, a daily commentary on the global capital markets, will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series with a presentation to students, faculty, staff and the general public at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Stewart Theatre on campus. His remarks will focus on the global…

Mar 17, 2009

Studies Show That Nice Guys Finish First in Business World

When it comes to leading a team tasked with developing new products and bringing them to market, new research from North Carolina State University shows that being nice and playing well with others gives you a very real competitive advantage. One new study shows that project managers can get much better performance from their team…

Mar 17, 2009

Grand Prizes Induce Sports ‘Hot Streaks’

Dangling a lucrative financial carrot at the end of a professional sport season can cause certain players to exert the effort necessary to put together a string of successful performances, sometimes known in sporting circles as a “hot hand” or “hot streak.” That’s the result of a forthcoming study by North Carolina State University economists…

Mar 16, 2009

NC State Tax Expert Can Help You Save Money This Year and Next

April 15 is less than a month away, and many people are struggling with their tax returns. Federal tax law is constantly changing, and understanding the new rules can save you a lot of money. For example, Dr. Roby Sawyers explains, a new extra standard deduction for real estate taxes paid could save you hundreds…

Mar 11, 2009

Carolina “Clean” Coal: NC State Researchers Work to Make Wood a New Energy Source

Is wood the new coal? Researchers at North Carolina State University think so, and they are part of a team working to turn woodchips into a substitute for coal by using a process called torrefaction that is greener, cleaner and more efficient than traditional coal burning. Environmental organizations have raised concerns for decades about the…

Mar 11, 2009

NC State to Hold Pet Nutrition Seminar March 28

What: North Carolina State University will offer a pet nutrition seminar for dog and cat owners who are concerned with offering their companions a healthy diet. Dr. Korinn Saker, nutrition research scientist and director of the Nutrition Service within NC State’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, will lead the seminar. Topics and question and answer sessions will include…

Mar 10, 2009

Oblinger Delivers State of NC State Address; Says University Will Continue To Support North Carolina’s Economic Health

North Carolina State University Chancellor James Oblinger said the university will not pull back from its historic mission to drive economic development in the state, even in a bad budget year. Oblinger reminded an audience of faculty, staff, students, alumni and guests that “People are counting on NC State” in his State of NC State address today.…

Mar 10, 2009

Traffic Markings May Be Brighter on the Other Side, Study Shows

A new study from North Carolina State University shows that painted road markings, such as the lines separating traffic lanes, are significantly better at reflecting headlights in the direction that the paint was applied. This finding will help determine how states comply with new federal safety regulations and save money on painting their roadways.

Mar 9, 2009

NC State’s Chancellor to Discuss ‘State of the University’

North Carolina State University Chancellor James Oblinger will discuss the university’s accomplishments and role in supporting the state’s economic growth in his State of the University presentation at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, in Stewart Theatre on the NC State campus.

Mar 6, 2009

North Carolina State University Selects 55 Park Scholars

North Carolina State University has named 55 students as Park Scholars for the Class of 2013. These prestigious awards are valued at nearly $75,000 for North Carolina residents and $130,000 for out-of-state students. More than 1,200 applications were received for this year’s class, and 200 NC State faculty and alumni reviewed the candidates in a three-stage…

Mar 5, 2009

Economist Dennis Gartman to Discuss Global Financial Meltdown at Millennium Series Seminar

Dennis Gartman, publisher of The Gartman Letter, a daily commentary on the global capital markets, will speak at North Carolina State University’s Millennium Seminar Series with a presentation to students, faculty, staff and the general public at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Stewart Theatre on campus. His remarks will focus on the global…

Mar 4, 2009

NC State Lands Grant to Boost Diversity in Science and Engineering

North Carolina State University has received a two-year, $987,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to encourage underrepresented minority students to enter graduate school in engineering, science and related fields. The grant establishes the Bridge to the Doctorate Program at NC State and provides graduate-school fellowships for students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in science,…

Mar 3, 2009

New Design May Mean Less Expensive, More Sustainable Structures

People are always looking for ways to make something less expensive and more environmentally friendly – and a team of researchers from North Carolina State University has figured out how to do both of those things at once when building the parking garages of the future.

Feb 25, 2009

Cards On the Table: Risk Tool Spots Software Flaws During Development

A new risk management tool can help software developers identify security vulnerabilities in their programs early in the planning process, effectively solving problems before they exist, simply by having the developers lay their cards on the table. The system, called “Protection Poker,” was developed by computer security experts at North Carolina State University and is…