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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.

Jun 27, 2013

Human and canine lymphomas share molecular similarities, first large-scale comparison shows

Human and canine lymphomas share molecular similarities, first large-scale comparison shows, National Cancer Institute, June 26, 2013. A team of scientists from UNC, NC State and Duke have conducted one of the first studies to directly compare canine and human B-cell lymphoma. Veterinary medicine featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

Soiling girls’ education: Are sanitary pads too expensive?

Soiling girls’ education: Are sanitary pads too expensive?, Rwanda New Times, June 26, 2013. NC State works with Rwandan company to manufacture sustainable, affordable feminine pads that costs 75% less than premium imported brand products. 

Jun 27, 2013

New technology copper helps vegetable growers

New technology copper helps vegetable growers, AgProfessional, June 27, 2013. While copper is an important plant protectant, it requires more attention in detail and precision to get even coverage on plant foliage. Kelly Ivors, plant pathology, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

Kinect tracks bionic rescue roaches

Kinect tracks bionic rescue roaches, Kurzweil Accelerating Intelligence, June 27, 2013. NC State researchers use their Madagascar hissing roaches on autopilot to map dynamic environments, such as collapsed buildings. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

Bet y’all can’t guess where I grew up

Bet y’all can’t guess where I grew up, Buffalo News, June 27, 2013. NC State doctoral student developed interactive map that shows how Americans talk in different regions of the country. Joshua Katz, statistics, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

DN Awards Seek University, Research Potentia

DN Awards Seek University, Research Potentia, TechWeb, June 26, 2013. NC State one of eight 2013 Internet2 Innovative Application Award winners. Proposals were recognized for their potential to increase network agility, manage big data and increase the quality of video streaming. 

Jun 27, 2013

Internet2 Awards Highlight Innovative Apps

Internet2 Awards Highlight Innovative Apps, Center for Digital Education, June 27, 2013. NC State one of eight 2013 Internet2 Innovative Application Award winners. Proposals were recognized for their potential to increase network agility, manage big data and increase the quality of video streaming. 

Jun 27, 2013

Human and canine lymphomas share molecular similarities, first large-scale comparison shows

Human and canine lymphomas share molecular similarities, first large-scale comparison shows, HealthCanal.com, June 27, 2013. A team of scientists from UNC, NC State and Duke have conducted one of the first studies to directly compare canine and human B-cell lymphoma. Veterinary medicine featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

Researchers Create Remote-Controlled Cockroaches

Researchers Create Remote-Controlled Cockroaches, FrenchTribune.com, June 26, 2013. NC State research with remote-controlled cockroaches could be beneficial to explore and map disaster sites. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Jun 27, 2013

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

Human And Canine Lymphomas Share Molecular Similarities, First Large-Scale Comparison Shows, RedOrbit, June 26, 2013. A team of scientists from the UNC, NC State and Duke have conducted one of the first studies to directly compare canine and human B-cell lymphoma. Veterinary medicine featured. 

Jun 26, 2013

Wagner hopes to build relationships with farmers

Wagner hopes to build relationships with farmers, Lexington Dispatch, June 25, 2013. Deanna Wagner is NC State’s new livestock, dairy and equine assistant extension agent at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension office in Davidson County. She graduated from NC State University in December with a double major in animal science and poultry science. 

Jun 26, 2013

Mad scientists turn roaches into cyborgs, control them with Kinect …

Mad scientists turn roaches into cyborgs, control them with Kinect.., Engadget, June 25, 2013. NC State researchers perform study that connects technology with biological life-forms, using an electronic interface that can control cockroaches. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Jun 26, 2013

Video Game Tech Used to Steer Roaches on Autopilot

Video Game Tech Used to Steer Roaches on Autopilot, Scientific Computing, June 25, 2013. NC State researchers have used video game technology to remotely control cockroaches on autopilot so they can be used in rescue operations in disasters sites. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Jun 26, 2013

Fowl ‘Facebook’ Tracks Birds for Science

Fowl ‘Facebook’ Tracks Birds for Science, Live Science.com, June 25, 2013. The bird known as “UP” and his mate appear to have lost their only surviving chick, although they still have a chance to raise a young one this year. Ted Simons, biology, featured. 

Jun 26, 2013

Controlling the Minds of Cockroaches Using Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect

Controlling the Minds of Cockroaches Using Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect, Slate, June 26, 2013. NC State researchers perform study that connects technology with biological life-forms, using an electronic interface that can control cockroaches. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured.