May 5, 2014

DJG in Williamsburg hires engineers

DJG in Williamsburg hires engineers, Daily Press, May 2, 2014. DJG Inc. hired Michael Grochowski as a structural engineer and Charlie Shaeffer as an electrical engineer. Grochowski earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from NC State with a minor in business management. 

May 5, 2014

Former Raleigh police officer is Obama nominee

Former Raleigh police officer is Obama nominee, News & Observer, May 2, 2014. Gentry O. Smith, a senior State Department official and former Raleigh police officer, is President Barack Obama’s nominee as director of the State Department’s Office of Foreign Missions. Smith is an NC State graduate and a career member of the Foreign Service. 

May 5, 2014

Increased drought portends lower future Midwest crop yields

Increased drought portends lower future Midwest crop yields, Science Codex, May 2, 2014. According to researchers, increasingly harsh drought conditions in the U.S. Midwest’s Corn Belt may take a serious toll on corn and soybean yields over the next half-century. Roderick Rejesus, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

May 5, 2014

NC State study says Fuquay-Varina needs public transit

NC State study says Fuquay-Varina needs public transit, Southwest Wake News, May 2, 2014. According to a recent study by NC State graduate students in the landscape architect design program, Fuquay-Varina’s lack of public transit and in-town jobs, along with few housing options, make the town unattractive to people ages 18 to 34. Tyner Tew, landscape architecture, featured. 

May 2, 2014

Midwest Drought Wilting Future Crop Yields

Midwest Drought Wilting Future Crop Yields, Nature World News, May 1, 2014. According to researchers, increasingly harsh drought conditions in the U.S. Midwest’s Corn Belt may take a serious toll on corn and soybean yields over the next half-century. Roderick Rejesus, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

May 2, 2014

What we know (and don’t know) about vitamins, diet and health

What we know (and don’t know) about vitamins, diet and health, MedicalXpress, May 1, 2014. There is no evidence that kids benefit from dietary supplements. Sarah Ash, a professor of nutrition at NC State. Food, bioprocessing & nutrition sciences, featured. 

May 2, 2014

Some Ohio butterflies threatened by rising temperatures

Some Ohio butterflies threatened by rising temperatures, Phys.org, May 1, 2014. According to researchers, in warm US regions, some urban-dwelling butterflies emerge later than their rural-born peers. Tyson Wepprich, biological sciences, featured. 

May 2, 2014

Event celebrates Cooperative Extension’s 100th year

Event celebrates Cooperative Extension’s 100th year, Douglas Dispatch, May 1, 2014. An event celebrating the NC Cooperative Extension’s 100th anniversary will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. May 31 at the Montclair Complex in Bunn. Cooperative extension featured. 

May 2, 2014

Good Morning America

Good Morning America, Good Morning America – KIVI 6 (ID), May 1, 2014. NC State’s Fire Chasers Research Team report on the 2013 fire season has been released. Branda Nowell, public & international affairs, and Todd Steelman, forestry and environmental resources, featured. 

May 2, 2014

As Corn Yields in the US Grow, So Does Sensitivity to Drought

As Corn Yields in the US Grow, So Does Sensitivity to Drought, BioPortfolio, May 1, 2014. According to researchers, increasingly harsh drought conditions in the U.S. Midwest’s Corn Belt may take a serious toll on corn and soybean yields over the next half-century.  Roderick Rejesus, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

May 2, 2014

Greater Sensitivity to Drought Accompanies Maize Yield Increase in …

Greater Sensitivity to Drought Accompanies Maize Yield Increase in …, Science, May 2, 2014. According to researchers, increasingly harsh drought conditions in the U.S. Midwest’s Corn Belt may take a serious toll on corn and soybean yields over the next half-century. Roderick Rejesus, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

May 2, 2014

Some Ohio Butterflies Threatened By Rising Temperatures

Some Ohio Butterflies Threatened By Rising Temperatures, Science 2.0, May 1, 2014. According to researchers, in warm US regions, some urban-dwelling butterflies emerge later than their rural-born peers. Tyson Wepprich, biological sciences, featured. 

May 2, 2014

Increased drought portends lower future Midwest crop yields

Increased drought portends lower future Midwest crop yields, Eureka! Science News, May 1, 2014. According to researchers, increasingly harsh drought conditions in the U.S. Midwest’s Corn Belt may take a serious toll on corn and soybean yields over the next half-century.  Roderick Rejesus, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

May 2, 2014

Seeds engineered for future needs

Seeds engineered for future needs, Yakima Herald-Republic, May 2, 2014. New generation of plant breeders are transforming the 10,000-year history of plant selection. Major Goodman, crop science, featured. 

May 2, 2014

‘American Idol’ runner-up Clay Aiken winning political respect in …

‘American Idol’ runner-up Clay Aiken winning political respect in …, KFGO 790 AM (ND), May 2, 2014. Entertainer has gained respect as he seeks the Democratic nomination in his home state’s 2nd congressional district. Steven Greene, political science, featured.