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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 2, 2013

Capital Tonight Aug. 1: NCSU Economist Michael Walden

Capital Tonight Aug. 1: NCSU Economist Michael Walden, News 14 Carolina, Aug. 2, 2013. On Capital Tonight, NC State economist talks with Tim Boyum about if tax reform will actually boost North Carolina’s economy. Michael Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Aug 2, 2013

DENR merges state water programs; cuts may result

DENR merges state water programs; cuts may result, News & Observer, Aug. 2, 2013. The state Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced Thursday that it will consolidate two divisions that deal with water. But it might be too early to tell if moving stormwater regulation to a new department will adversely affect it. Bill Hunt,… 

Aug 2, 2013

Researchers create ‘soft robotic’ devices using water-based gels

Researchers create ‘soft robotic’ devices using water-based gels, BioPortfolio, Aug. 2, 2013. NC State researchers have developed a new technique for creating devices out of a water-based hydrogel material that can be patterned, folded and used to manipulate objects. Michael Dickey and Orlin Velev, chemical and biomolecular engineering, featured. 

Aug 2, 2013

Hydrogel advance holds promise for soft robotics

Hydrogel advance holds promise for soft robotics, The Engineer, Aug. 2, 2013. NC State researchers have developed a new technique for creating devices out of a water-based hydrogel material that can be patterned, folded and used to manipulate objects. Michael Dickey and Orlin Velev, chemical and biomolecular engineering, featured. 

Aug 2, 2013

Researchers create ‘soft robotic’ devices using water-based gels

Researchers create ‘soft robotic’ devices using water-based gels, Phys.org, Aug. 2, 2013. NC State researchers have developed a new technique for creating devices out of a water-based hydrogel material that can be patterned, folded and used to manipulate objects. Michael Dickey and Orlin Velev, chemical and biomolecular engineering, featured. 

Aug 1, 2013

Late cotton may have higher insect risks

Late cotton may have higher insect risks, Southeast Farm Press, Aug. 1, 2013. NC State entomologists says stink bugs appear to be present in large numbers so far this year, and this could be a problem. Jack Bacheler, entomology, featured. 

Aug 1, 2013

Study: Most people unable to detect email phishing attacks

Study: Most people unable to detect email phishing attacks, B to B Magazine, Aug. 1, 2013. The results from a new study by NC State researchers found that most people are overconfident in their ability to spot phishing attacks directed at them. Christopher Mayhorn, psychology, featured. 

Aug 1, 2013

Triangle unemployment rate falls slightly in June

Triangle unemployment rate falls slightly in June, News & Observer, July 31, 2013. The unemployment rate in the Triangle fell in June for the fifth consecutive month. Michael Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Aug 1, 2013

Forecasting in the Smart Grid Era

Forecasting in the Smart Grid Era, energyBiz, July 31, 2013. Dr. Hong is the Head of Energy Forecasting at SAS. He is also an adjunct instructor at NC State University teaching load forecasting and demand response topics. Dr. Hong received his Ph.D. with co-majors in OR and EE from NC State University. 

Aug 1, 2013

PFI conference: Continued growth expected in pellet market

PFI conference: Continued growth expected in pellet market, Biomass Magazine, July 31, 2013. The outlook for growth in the fuel pellet market is still positive. NC State forestry expert says an economic model developed at NCSU that determined biomass and labor are the most important cost drivers for the pellet industry. Daniel Saloni, forest biomaterials, featured. 

Aug 1, 2013

Why the Human Robot Will Never Come to Pass

Why the Human Robot Will Never Come to Pass, Complex, July 31, 2013. An NC State researcher has created a swarm structure for robotics by applying small battery backs to cockroaches, which can then be steered with small electrical pulses and used to collect data or search for people across wide space. 

Aug 1, 2013

The RackCould Your Facebook Profile Cost You Your Dream Job?

The RackCould Your Facebook Profile Cost You Your Dream Job?, Men’s Fitness, July 31, 2013. An NC State study finds that around 40% of employers use Facebook to research job applicants, and about 45% of those employers have honed in on information that would disqualify a job applicant. William Stoughton, psychology, featured. 

Aug 1, 2013

Congressmen try to boost teacher retention

Congressmen try to boost teacher retention, WRAL-TV, July 31, 2013. Compared with the 50 percent of teachers who leave the profession after only five years, 95 percent of teachers who have been through the Kenan Fellows program are still in education. Lisa Hibler, Kenan Institute, featured. 

Aug 1, 2013

Jack De Leon, COO of LORD Corp. Profile

Jack De Leon, COO of LORD Corp. Profile, Elite Magazine, July 31, 2013. Jack De Leon is chief operating officer and a former Army officer who served as platoon leader, battery executive officer and battalion assistant operations officer. In cooperation with NC State University, LORD has funded a professorship, sits on the school’s College of Science… 

Aug 1, 2013

Study: Everyone susceptible to phishing

Study: Everyone susceptible to phishing, Lansing State Journal, July 31, 2013. The results from a new study by NC State researchers found that most people are overconfident in their ability to spot phishing attacks directed at them. Christopher Mayhorn, psychology, featured.