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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.

Jan 3, 2014

Researchers find simple, cheap way to increase solar cell efficiency

Researchers find simple, cheap way to increase solar cell efficiency, Phys.org, Jan. 3, 2014. Researchers have found an easy way to modify the molecular structure of a polymer commonly used in solar sells. Wei Ma and Harald Ade, physics, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Researchers Find Ways to Minimize Power Grid Disruptions from …

Researchers Find Ways to Minimize Power Grid Disruptions from …, Product Design & Development, Jan. 3, 2014. Researchers have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

NCSU researcher devises means to make wind power friendly to grids

NCSU researcher devises means to make wind power friendly to grids, WRAL Tech Wire, Jan. 2, 2014. Researchers have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

NCSU and Johns Hopkins team up to stabilize power grid

NCSU and Johns Hopkins team up to stabilize power grid, Triangle Business Journal, Jan. 2, 2014. Researchers have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Researchers Find Simple, Cheap Way to Increase Solar Cell Efficiency

Researchers Find Simple, Cheap Way to Increase Solar Cell Efficiency, Science, Jan. 3, 2014. Researchers have found an easy way to modify the molecular structure of a polymer commonly used in solar sells. Wei Ma and Harald Ade, physics, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Modifying the molecular structure of a polymer can increase solar …

Modifying the molecular structure of a polymer can increase solar …, Nanowerk, Jan. 3, 2014. Researchers have found an easy way to modify the molecular structure of a polymer commonly used in solar sells. Wei Ma and Harald Ade, physics, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

How Comedy Shapes Our Relationships

How Comedy Shapes Our Relationships, WUNC, Jan. 2, 2014. Research from NC State and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill indicates that laughter may be good for far more. Joann Keyton, communications, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Wind Energy Needs Controls to Minimize Risk of Instability on the …

Wind Energy Needs Controls to Minimize Risk of Instability on the …, National Geographic, Jan. 2, 2014. Researchers have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Ways to Minimize Power Grid Disruptions from Wind Power

Ways to Minimize Power Grid Disruptions from Wind Power, Scoop.co.nz, Jan. 3, 2014. Researchers have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Minimizing power grid disruptions from wind power

Minimizing power grid disruptions from wind power, Science Daily, Jan. 2, 2014. Researchers have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Study Shows Wind Power Can Cause Power Grid Problems, Offers …

Study Shows Wind Power Can Cause Power Grid Problems, Offers …, Red Orbit, Jan. 2, 2014. Researchers have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Researchers find ways to minimize power grid disruptions from wind …

Researchers find ways to minimize power grid disruptions from wind …, Nanowerk, Jan. 3, 2014. Researchers have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Easy Way to Modify Molecular Structure of Polymer for Solar Cells

Easy Way to Modify Molecular Structure of Polymer for Solar Cells, Azom.com, Jan. 3, 2014. Researchers have found an easy way to modify the molecular structure of a polymer commonly used in solar sells. Wei Ma and Harald Ade, physics, featured. 

Jan 3, 2014

Mike Walden: Up, down or sideways – what direction will the …

Mike Walden: Up, down or sideways – what direction will the …, WRAL Tech Wire, Jan. 3, 2014. It’s that time of year again when economists are asked to polish off their crystal balls and peek into the economic future. Michael Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jan 2, 2014

Lower NC flat tax starts Wednesday, but many will still pay more

Lower NC flat tax starts Wednesday, but many will still pay more, WNCT, Dec. 31, 2013. Sweeping tax changes take effect  Jan. 1 in North Carolina, including a new, lower flat tax. Steven Greene, political science, featured.