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NC State news is shared far and wide. Below are just some of our recent appearances in local, regional, national and international media publications.

Aug 14, 2014

America needs fresh focus on math, sciences

America needs fresh focus on math, sciences, The Detroit News, Aug. 14, 2014. 14 colleges, including NC State, implemented an engaged-learning program known as SCALE-UP for some larger undergraduate classes and saw a significant reduction in failure rates, as well as marked improvements in conceptual understanding and student attitude. 

Aug 14, 2014

Column: Sprawl, and Hipsters, Come to the South

Column: Sprawl, and Hipsters, Come to the South, Valley News, Aug. 13, 2014. Giant urban sprawl could pave over thousands of acres of forest and agriculture, connecting Raleigh to Atlanta by 2060. Adam Terando, applied ecology, featured. 

Aug 14, 2014

This Girl is on Fire: reacHIRE’s Addie Swartz to Present on…

This Girl is on Fire: reacHIRE’s Addie Swartz to Present on…, PR.com, Aug. 13, 2014. Innovate Work Summit takes place on Friday, September 12, 2014, at the NC State’s Institute of Emerging Issues. Institute of Emerging Issues featured. 

Aug 14, 2014

West Bloomfield ‘speed humps’ causing issues coming down at the …

West Bloomfield ‘speed humps’ causing issues coming down at the end of the month, The Oakland Press, Aug. 13. 2014. NC State researchers are studying the effectiveness of roudabouts. 

Aug 14, 2014

NCSU in running for federal funds to boost manufacturing

NCSU in running for federal funds to boost manufacturing, Triangle Business Journal (blog), Aug. 14, 2014. NC State could receive part of a $26 million federal fund to enhance local manufacturing. Industrial extension service, featured. 

Aug 14, 2014

5 Things Everyone Should Know About Washing Food

5 Things Everyone Should Know About Washing Food, KQED QUEST, Aug. 14, 2014. Research shows that washing meat can spread dangerous bacteria around your kitchen or food preparation area. Ben Chapman, youth, family, and community sciences, featured. 

Aug 14, 2014

Through-skin sensor for human electrolyte

Through-skin sensor for human electrolyte, Electronics Weekly, Aug. 14, 2014. Work with NC State, the University of North Carolina and the University of New Mexico will lead human testing of wearable device that gives constant real-time measurement. 

Aug 13, 2014

Perfect Body Shape Plan

Perfect Body Shape Plan, Huffington Post, Aug. 12, 2014. According to NC State researchers, just over one fifth of women are pear-shaped, making it a very common body shape. 

Aug 13, 2014

SAS CEO Goodnight, NC State partner on cyber-security, big data

SAS CEO Goodnight, NC State partner on cyber-security, big data, Triangle Business Journal (blog), Aug. 11, 2014. Cary-based SAS has struck a deal with NC State to fund computer science and data related projects. Chancellor Randy Woodson and Terri Lomax, research, innovation & economic development, featured. 

Aug 13, 2014

Journalists, scientists accuse EPA of muzzling advisers

Journalists, scientists accuse EPA of muzzling advisers, San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 12, 2014. Groups representing journalists and scientists urge EPA to allow advisory board members to talk directly to news reporters, Congress and other outside groups. H. Christopher Frey, civil, construction and environmental engineering, featured. 

Aug 13, 2014

North Carolina: Cooperative Extension Launches Reconstructive Plan

North Carolina: Cooperative Extension Launches Reconstructive Plan, Agfax.com, Aug. 12, 2014. The NC State Cooperative Extension Service has announced a strategic plan for restructuring the organization by targeting its strengths, improving access to services across the state and refocusing resources to support its refined core areas. Joe Zublena, extension service, featured. 

Aug 13, 2014

Study Surprise: Many Bird Species Exposed to “Eye Disease”

Study Surprise: Many Bird Species Exposed to “Eye Disease”, The Outdoor Wire, Aug. 13, 2014. Bird population study shows that a bacterial parasite previously thought to infect only a few species of feeder birds is actually infecting a surprisingly wide range of species. David H. Ley, population health and pathobiology, featured. 

Aug 13, 2014

Where Your Cat Goes May Blow Your Mind

Where Your Cat Goes May Blow Your Mind, National Geographic, Aug. 7, 2014. An NC State researcher helps clear up the mystery about where your cats go when they leave home and what they eat.  Roland Kays, forestry and environmental resources, featured. 

Aug 13, 2014

Lobbying for a ‘MENA’ category on US Census

Lobbying for a ‘MENA’ category on US Census, USA Today, Aug. 13, 2014. Race is part of this American reality,  those who are Arab and Iranian American are starting to construct this community called MENA that is as real or as false as everything else in this country. Akram Khater, history, featured. 

Aug 13, 2014

Many Bird Species Exposed to “Eye Disease,” New Study Finds

Many Bird Species Exposed to “Eye Disease,” New Study Finds, Newswise, Aug. 12, 2014. Bird population study shows that a bacterial parasite previously thought to infect only a few species of feeder birds is actually infecting a surprisingly wide range of species. David H. Ley, population health and pathobiology, featured.