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Apr 24, 2008

NC State University to Host Summit on U.S./China K-12 Education Partnerships

North Carolina State University will be the host for a summit on U.S./China education partnerships on Thursday, May 1, at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation on Centennial Campus. The summit will feature the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the State Board of Education and China’s Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education. The goals…

Apr 23, 2008

‘Go Native’ By Turning Your Yard into a Hospitable Landscape for Area Wildlife

If you’re not seeing songbirds and butterflies in your backyard, you might need to “go native.” A new North Carolina State University Web site can help with advice on how to create landscapes filled with native plants that are a safe haven for area wildlife.

Apr 23, 2008

People See ‘Civil Religion’ As Key Attribute For Presidential Candidates

A new study by researchers at North Carolina State University shows that voters prefer a presidential candidate who they perceive as being “civil religious” â€“ meaning the candidate believes in a higher authority above the nation and its religions â€“ regardless of the civil religious beliefs of the voters themselves.

Apr 22, 2008

Nurture Over Nature

Score one for the nurture side of the nature vs. nurture debate, as North Carolina State University geneticists have shown that environmental factors such as lifestyle and geography play a large role in whether certain genes are turned on or off. By studying gene expression of white blood cells in 46 Moroccan Amazighs, or Berbers…

Apr 22, 2008

NC State Experts Can Address Air Quality Issues, EPA Ozone Recommendations

Researchers at North Carolina State University can explain why the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recommended tougher air quality standards for ozone. The EPA commissioned a report from the National Research Council (NRC) to determine the effect of ozone on human health. The NRC report, released today, supports the EPA’s recommendation, and concludes that…

Apr 21, 2008

Democratic Debate Canceled

The N.C. Democratic Party has announced that the Democratic presidential debate scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at North Carolina State University has been canceled due to “time constraints and logistical issues.” North Carolina’s primary is May 6. NC State has already been the site of visits by both of the Democratic candidates’ campaigners as they accelerate…

Apr 21, 2008

NC State Experts Can Address Human Health Questions About Bisphenol-A

Scientists at North Carolina State University can help explain a recent draft report from the National Toxicology Program that is raising a number of questions about the safety of bisphenol-A â€“ a chemical found in baby bottles, water bottles, canned foods and an array of other consumer products. The report has led to confusion and…

Apr 19, 2008

The Abstract Research Blog

The Abstract is the official research blog of the NC State Newsroom.

Apr 18, 2008

V Foundation Grant to NC State Will Grow New Generation of Cancer Researchers

A new partnership between North Carolina State University and the V Foundation for Cancer Research will introduce young scientists to cancer therapeutic research, encouraging them to pursue careers in combating the disease. Fueled by a $1 million award from the V Foundation for Cancer Research, the Jimmy V-NC State Cancer Therapeutics Training Program will get students…

Apr 18, 2008

NC State Celebrates Earth Day With Week of Activities

North Carolina State University will celebrate Earth Week 2008 with a full week of events from Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25. All events are open to the public. The theme of this year’s Earth Week is “Energy. Environment. Everyone.” Students, staff and faculty have organized a week packed with activities designed to educate…

Apr 17, 2008

Erskine Bowles to Serve As NC State Spring Commencement Speaker

Erskine Bowles, president of the University of North Carolina system, will deliver North Carolina State University’s commencement address on Saturday, May 10, at the RBC Center in Raleigh. The commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. During the ceremony, Chancellor James Oblinger will confer honorary degrees on behalf of NC State to three distinguished recipients: Pat…

Apr 17, 2008

First-Year Students More Likely to Drop Out if Taught by Part-Time Faculty, NC State Expert Says

First-year college students enrolled in introductory-level courses taught by part-time or adjunct faculty are more likely to drop out, according to a study by researchers at North Carolina State University. The study examined four public universities and found a direct link between part-time faculty teaching so-called “gatekeeper” courses and student retention. Students exposed to these…

Apr 16, 2008

NC State Researcher’s HIV Findings May Lead to New Treatment Strategies

In a surprising finding, researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered that HIV can cause portions of the body’s innate immune system, when stimulated, to actually increase the virus’ replication. The finding could lead to a change in therapeutic strategies for HIV patients. Dr. Gregg Dean, professor of immunopathology at NC State, led the research…

Apr 15, 2008

NC State to Host UNC Tomorrow Open Forum

North Carolina State University will host an open forum to give faculty, staff and students an opportunity to comment on, ask questions about and make recommendations to a report detailing NC State’s response to UNC Tomorrow â€“ a charge from the University of North Carolina system that its branch campuses become even more responsive to the…

Apr 11, 2008

Dr. Toby Parcel Stepping Down as College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean; Will Return to Faculty

Dr. Toby L. Parcel has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) at North Carolina State University effective May 15 in order to increase her personal focus on teaching and research. Parcel will be joining the faculty in the college’s Department…