Jun 5, 2013

Maxwell Technologies Appoints John Warwick Chief Operating Officer – CW15 – OMAHA

Maxwell Technologies Appoints John Warwick Chief Operating Officer – CW15 – OMAHA, KXVO-TV, June 4, 2013. Maxwell Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) announced today that it has appointed John J. Warwick to the position of chief operating officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from NC State University. 

Jun 5, 2013

Strawberry breeding program receives national sustainability initiative grants

Strawberry breeding program receives national sustainability initiative grants, FreshPlaza, June 5, 2013. NC State strawberry breeder and geneticist at the NC Research Campus, recently was awarded a $158,391 grant from the National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative. Jeremy Pattison and Brian Whipker, horticultural science, featured. 

Jun 5, 2013

Mainstream: College Visits: Sarah McCall

Mainstream: College Visits: Sarah McCall, my.hsj.org, June 4, 2013. As I informed my teachers of my impending three day absence, I explained that I would be visiting schools in North Carolina, specifically North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. 

Jun 5, 2013

University takes on taste challenge: MREs

University takes on taste challenge: MREs, McClatchy Washington Bureau, June 5, 2013. A ready-to-eat Army meal can go straight into the trash can if it doesn’t appeal to a soldier’s taste. That’s a problem NC State researchers are hoping to solve by infusing snack bars and other prepared foods with extracts from tasty fruits and vegetables grown… 

Jun 5, 2013

NC State researchers create fruit, vegetable-infused ingredients for U.S. Army rations

NC State researchers create fruit, vegetable-infused ingredients for U.S. Army rations, Stanly News & Press, June 5, 2013. NC State University has gained support from the U.S. Army to create functional food ingredients from fruits and vegetables that will be used to develop healthier, more portable combat rations for soldiers. Mary Ann Lila, Kannapolis research, featured. 

Jun 5, 2013

Scientists Looking for ‘Crooked’ Cicadas

Scientists Looking for ‘Crooked’ Cicadas, Nature World News, June 3, 2013. NC State researchers have launched a search for crooked cicadas. And by crooked they mean with one wing slightly shorter, or with a wing containing an odd number of veins, or a little leg segment that’s not quite right length. Holly Menninger, biology, featured. 

Jun 4, 2013

Christie and The Sextant Group Help University Build Research Library of the Future

Christie and The Sextant Group Help University Build Research Library of the Future, Digital Signage Connection, June 4, 2013. Large-scale display visualization and content create collaborative technology incubator for NC State’s Hunt Library. Maurice York, libraries, featured. 

Jun 4, 2013

Accomplishments and Qualifications Ensure Safety

Accomplishments and Qualifications Ensure Safety, Digital Journal, June 1, 2013. SSM is also providing the latest industrial education to their team, benefiting from attendance at NC State’s week-long “Textile 101” course. NC State and SSM continue to work together testing fabrics at the NC State cutting-edge laboratory, ultimately ensuring quality product offerings to customers. 

Jun 4, 2013

Dog microbes may be good for you

Dog microbes may be good for you, Dogspired, June 1, 2013. A new US study from North Carolina State University and the University of Colorado shows that households with canines are home to more types of bacteria than dog-free dwellings. Rob Dunn, biology, featured. 

Jun 4, 2013

Economist sees improved national outlook

Economist sees improved national outlook, The Mountaineer, June 1, 2013. Things are looking up economically in both North Carolina and across the nation. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jun 4, 2013

Business Buzz: Fayetteville gets a gloomy economy forecast

Business Buzz: Fayetteville gets a gloomy economy forecast, Fayetteville Observer, June 2, 2013. An NC State economist expects the jobs outlook to improve into 2014, boosted by manufacturing, construction, “knowledge-based” industries and an influx of retirees. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jun 4, 2013

Cockroaches lose their taste for sweets

Cockroaches lose their taste for sweets, News & Observer, June 2, 2013. Understanding the mutation of glucose-averse cockroaches may help scientists develop bait the pests can’t refuse. Coby Schal, entomology, featured. 

Jun 4, 2013

NC State researchers working to create tastier Army field rations

NC State researchers working to create tastier Army field rations, MyrtleBeachOnline.com, May 31, 2013. A ready-to-eat Army meal can go straight into the trash can if it doesn’t appeal to a soldier’s taste. That’s a problem NC State researchers are hoping to solve by infusing snack bars and other prepared foods with extracts from tasty fruits and vegetables… 

Jun 4, 2013

Designing the Future: Top Architects Answer the Call of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park

Designing the Future: Top Architects Answer the Call of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, WLNS-TV, June 1, 2013. Some of the top architects, designers and planners are traveling to the heart of North Carolina on a mission for one of our nation’s most iconic institutions — the Research Triangle Park. The Research Triangle Park was built in the… 

Jun 4, 2013

Designing the Future: Top Architects Answer the Call of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park

Designing the Future: Top Architects Answer the Call of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, MyABC 5, June 1, 2013. Some of the top architects, designers and planners are traveling to the heart of North Carolina on a mission for one of our nation’s most iconic institutions — the Research Triangle Park. The Research Triangle Park was built in…