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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.

Apr 24, 2014

NSA ‘Sets New Course’ With NC State Lab

NSA ‘Sets New Course’ With NC State Lab, WUNC, April 23, 2014. NC State was the first university to offer an advanced degree program in data analytics – and data-mining expertise is the key to the NSA’s new Lab. Chancellor Randy Woodson featured. 

Apr 24, 2014

Former Democratic Party director named interim leader at St. Aug’s

Former Democratic Party director named interim leader at St. Aug’s, News & Observer, April 23, 2014. Everett Ward, who became interim president of St. Augustine’s University Wednesday, pledged to help put his alma mater on firm financial footing and restore faith among its students, alumni and faculty. He has a master’s degree from NC State, where he is… 

Apr 24, 2014

Down with the round building on NCSU’s campus?

Down with the round building on NCSU’s campus?, News & Observer, April 23, 2014. NC State is pulling together a detailed plan for tearing down Harrelson Hall. 

Apr 24, 2014

Rules proposed for unmanned aircraft in NC

Rules proposed for unmanned aircraft in NC, News & Observer, April 23, 2014. Proposed rules for flying unmanned aircraft in North Carolina seek to balance privacy concerns with the benefits for police and private industry. Aircraft are being tested across the country, including through a transportation center located at NC State. 

Apr 24, 2014

Art2Wear show focuses on the evolution of fashion

Art2Wear show focuses on the evolution of fashion, News & Observer, April 23, 2014. For more than a decade, students in NC State’s colleges of design and textiles create exactly what the show’s title implies – wearable art. Gillian Paige, Katherine Diuguid, Justin LeBlanc, Sarah Cannon, art and design, featured. 

Apr 23, 2014

How B. Jayant Baliga Transformed Power Semiconductors

How B. Jayant Baliga Transformed Power Semiconductors, IEEE Spectrum, April 22, 2014. B. Jayant Baliga was awarded the 2014 IEEE Medal of Honor for his many contributions to the field of power semiconductors. B. Jayant Baliga, electrical & computer engineering, featured. 

Apr 23, 2014

We Pay More Attention to Upper Half of Vision: Study

We Pay More Attention to Upper Half of Vision: Study, Tasnim News Agency, April 23, 2014. Researchers found that people pay more attention to the upper half of their field of vision – a finding which could have ramifications for traffic signs to software interface design. Jing Feng, psychology, featured. 

Apr 23, 2014

St. Bonaventure alumnus to appear on Jeopardy!

St. Bonaventure alumnus to appear on Jeopardy!, Bradford Era, April 23, 2014. St. Bonaventure University alumnus Dr. Robert Kochersberger will appear on Jeopardy! on Monday. The quiz show airs locally at 7:30 p.m. on WIVB (Channel 4 in Buffalo).  Robert Kochersberger, English, featured. 

Apr 23, 2014

People Pay More Attention To The Upper Half Of Field Of Vision

People Pay More Attention To The Upper Half Of Field Of Vision, Red Orbit, April 23, 2014. Researchers found that people pay more attention to the upper half of their field of vision – a finding which could have ramifications for traffic signs to software interface design. Jing Feng, psychology, featured. 

Apr 23, 2014

Captain America’s Shield Explained by Science

Captain America’s Shield Explained by Science, Oh No They Didnt!, April 22, 2014. NC State expert explains what may go on with Captain America’s shield, which is famous for absorbing tremendous amounts of kinetic energy, from an artillery shell to a punch from the Hulk – keeping Cap not only safe, but on his feet. Suveen Mathaudhu, materials engineering,… 

Apr 23, 2014

Retracing the Evolution of African Penguins

Retracing the Evolution of African Penguins, American Scientist, April 22, 2014. Penguins are 10 times older than humans and have been here for a long time. Daniel Ksepka, marine earth and atmospheric sciences, featured. 

Apr 23, 2014

NNSA announces $25M grant for nonproliferation

NNSA announces $25M grant for nonproliferation, Los Alamos Monitor, April 22, 2014. The National Nuclear Security Administration announced a $25 million nuclear nonproliferation grant to a consortium led by NC State and includes Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

Apr 23, 2014

Study: People Pay More Attention to the Upper Half of Field of Vision

Study: People Pay More Attention to the Upper Half of Field of Vision, TMCnet.com, April 22, 2014. Researchers found that people pay more attention to the upper half of their field of vision – a finding which could have ramifications for traffic signs to software interface design. Jing Feng, psychology, featured. 

Apr 23, 2014

What Will Become of the Library?

What Will Become of the Library?, Slate, April 23, 2014. A few bold new constructions, like NC State’s James B. Hunt, Jr. Library, reflect widespread confidence that universities will always have a place for libraries as service desks, collaboration spaces, and technology access points. Hunt Library featured. 

Apr 23, 2014

Vision moves to upper half first: Study

Vision moves to upper half first: Study, NewKerala.com, April 23, 2014. Researchers found that people pay more attention to the upper half of their field of vision – a finding which could have ramifications for traffic signs to software interface design. Jing Feng, psychology, featured.