Jun 28, 2013

First Large-Scale Comparison Shows Human And Canine Lymphomas Share Molecular Similarities

First Large-Scale Comparison Shows Human And Canine Lymphomas Share Molecular Similarities, mediLexicon, June 28, 2013. A team of scientists from the UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State and Duke have conducted one of the first studies to directly compare canine and human B-cell lymphoma by examining molecular similarities and differences between the two species. 

Jun 28, 2013

: Researchers Track Facial Expressions To Improve Teaching Software

: Researchers Track Facial Expressions To Improve Teaching Software, M2 PressWIRE, June 27, 2013. NC State research shows that software which tracks facial expressions can accurately assess the emotions of students engaged in interactive online learning and predict the effectiveness of online tutoring sessions. Kristy Boyer and Joseph Grafsgaard, computer science, featured. 

Jun 28, 2013

Carrboro police respond to bear sightings

Carrboro police respond to bear sightings, News & Observer, June 27, 2013. Scientists and area police agree that bear sightings in more urban parts of the Triangle remain rare. But they may be happening a little more than in years past because of thriving bear populations. Michael Stoskopf, veterinary medicine, featured. 

Jun 28, 2013

NCSU Students Working to Reduce Deer-Related Crop Damage

NCSU Students Working to Reduce Deer-Related Crop Damage, Beaufort Observer, June 28, 2013. Undergraduate students from both the North Carolina State University (NCSCU) Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Agricultural Institute programs are afield this summer. 

Jun 28, 2013

Scientists Develop Robotic Roaches

Scientists Develop Robotic Roaches, MyFoxNY.com, June 27, 2013. C State research shows that software which tracks facial expressions can accurately assess the emotions of students engaged in interactive online learning and predict the effectiveness of online tutoring sessions. Kristy Boyer and Joseph Grafsgaard, computer science, featured. 

Jun 28, 2013

NC State Earns School Record 633.6 Points in 2012-13 Directors’ Cup

NC State Earns School Record 633.6 Points in 2012-13 Directors’ Cup, Gopack.com, June 27, 2013. NC State brought home its second-highest finish in the history of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Directors’ Cup standings, finishing 34th for the 2012-13 school year. Deborah Yow and Mark Gottfried, athletics, featured. 

Jun 28, 2013

Frustrated? Confused? Learning software could watch your face for signals and match content to your emotions

Frustrated? Confused? Learning software could watch your face for signals and match content to your emotions, GigaOM, June 28, 2013. NC State researchers are developing computer science learning software that analyzes students’ facial expressions to deliver feedback that’s most relevant to their emotional state. Kristy Boyer and Joseph Grafsgaard, computer science, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

Researchers track facial expressions to improve teaching software

Research track facial expressions to improve teaching software, Science Codex, June 27, 2013. NC State research shows that software which tracks facial expressions can accurately assess the emotions of students engaged in interactive online learning and predict the effectiveness of online tutoring sessions. Kristy Boyer, computer science, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

Researchers Use Video Game Tech to Steer Roaches on Autopilot

Researchers Use Video Game Tech to Steer Roaches on Autopilot, Stanly News & Press, June 26, 2013. NC State researchers are using Microsoft’s Kinect technology to remotely control cockroaches on autopilot. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

NC State roach research yields new search and rescue capabilities

NC State roach research yields new search and rescue capabilities, WRAL Tech Wire, June 26, 2013. NC State University is giving new meaning to the term “roach control.” Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, and Coby Schal, entomology, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

NC State University Extension Launches One-of-a-Kind Safety Compliance Toolkit

NC State University Extension Launches One-of-a-Kind Safety Compliance Toolkit, DigitalJournal.com, June 27, 2013. To meet the nationwide demand, the NC State’s Industrial Extension Service and the Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center have developed a way to find all of the required training information on the web. Holli Singleton, extension service, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

NC State Researchers Figure Out How To Steer Cockroaches Via Remote Control

NC State Researchers Figure Out How To Steer Cockroaches Via Remote Control, WUNC, June 26, 2013. NC State researchers have figured out how to put cockroaches on autopilot using video game software and a small computer attached to the roach’s back. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

Researchers find genetic diversity key to survival of honey bee colonies (6/26/2013)

Researchers find genetic diversity key to survival of honey bee colonies (6/26/2013), AgroTimes, June 26, 2013. NC State researchers have found that genetic diversity is crucial to maintaining the health of a honey bee colony. David Tarpy, entomology, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

Scientists Develop Remotely Controlled Live Cockroaches To Be Life Savers In Distress Situations Using Microsoft’s Kinect

Scientists Develop Remotely Controlled Live Cockroaches To Be Life Savers In Distress Situations Using Microsoft’s Kinect, International Business Times, June 26, 2013. NC State researchers are using video games technology to remotely control the movements of cockroaches, potentially to help at disaster sites. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

Protect yourself from the sun with the food you eat

Protect yourself from the sun with the food you eat, Burlington Times-News, June 26, 2013. foods you can eat that will help protect your skin from the sun. Jessica Oswald, extension, featured.