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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 25, 2013

Zinc-based semiconductors point to new lasers and LEDs

Zinc-based semiconductors point to new lasers and LEDs, The Engineer, April 25, 2013. Researchers claim to have solved a long-standing problem in materials science, a development that makes it possible to create new semiconductor devices using zinc oxide. Lew Reynolds, materials science and engineering, featured. 

Apr 25, 2013

Is it disgusting or mind-boggling? Or both?

Is it disgusting or mind-boggling? Or both?, The Progressive Pulse, April 25, 2013. Against the advice of the university system, the House Judiciary Committee voted to allow people with concealed carry permits to bring their guns onto campuses across the state. Jack Moorman, public safety, featured. 

Apr 25, 2013

Future of Retirement Summit: Widespread changes to retirement plans debated

Future of Retirement Summit: Widespread changes to retirement plans debated, TMCnet.com, April 24, 2013. Aging workers and widespread changes to retirement plans challenge state and local governments. Robert Clark, economics, featured. 

Apr 25, 2013

New Research Findings Open Door To Zinc-Oxide-based UV Lasers, LED Devices

New Research Findings Open Door To Zinc-Oxide-based UV Lasers, LED Devices, RedOrbit, April 23, 2013. NC State researchers have solved a long-standing materials science problem, making it possible to create new semiconductor devices using zinc oxide. Lew Reynolds, materials science and engineering, featured. 

Apr 25, 2013

Video Experts Worldwide Flock to Madison, Wis. for Sonic Foundry’s Mediasite User Conference,

Video Experts Worldwide Flock to Madison, Wis. for Sonic Foundry’s Mediasite User Conference, Bloomberg Businessweek, April  24, 2013. Attendees at seventh annual Unleash 2013 conference to share enterprise video and online learning strategies. The conference features over 20 customer-led sessions from organizations such as North Carolina State University, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Goethe University Frankfurt, Johns Hopkins… 

Apr 25, 2013

New research findings open door to zinc-oxide-based UV lasers, LED devices

New research findings open door to zinc-oxide-based UV lasers, LED devices, Electronic Component News (ECN), April 24, 2013. NC State researchers have solved a long-standing materials science problem, making it possible to create new semiconductor devices using zinc oxide. Lew Reynolds, material science engineering, featured. 

Apr 25, 2013

Godwin: Mysterious holes can be caused by variety of pests

Godwin: Mysterious holes can be caused by variety of pests, Free Press – Online, The, April 24, 2013. Various wildlife species are making mysterious holes in lawns and landscape beds in Lenoir County. Careful examination, and knowing what to look for, is the first step in solving the mystery. Where is the damage? What size is… 

Apr 25, 2013

Horticulturalists and hobbyists dig the not-so-secret garden of Raulston Arboretum

Horticulturalists and hobbyists dig the not-so-secret garden of Raulston Arboretum, Independent Weekly, April 24, 2013. At the J.C. Raulston Arboretum, plants from around the world are trialed and evaluated for their ability to adapt to Piedmont conditions. Those that thrive often end up in local nurseries, made available to the public. 

Apr 25, 2013

Where’d you get that great tie?

Where’d you get that great tie?, Independent Weekly, April 24, 2013. When The Lumineers walked the red carpet at the 55th Grammy Awards in February, Barton Strawn and his team at Lumina Clothing in Raleigh saw one of Lumina’s steel blue ties, the Northampton, draped around the neck of bassist Ben Wahamaki. Strawn started the business as a… 

Apr 25, 2013

Dome: Gun bill passes House committee, heads next to House floor

Dome: Gun bill passes House committee, heads next to House floor, News & Observer, April 24, 2013. In a House committee Wednesday firearms provision allows a concealed-carry permit holder to have a handgun in a locked vehicle at a public college or university; private colleges can prohibit such actions. A Republican lawmaker and the NC State University campus… 

Apr 25, 2013

Novartis set to begin Holly Springs expansion

Novartis set to begin Holly Springs expansion, PredictWallStreet.com, April 24, 2013. The planned $60 million Novartis expansion is slated to begin this summer and last through 2015. Novartis also will be working with NC State University and Duke University. 

Apr 25, 2013

Concealed weapon expansion OK’d by North Carolina House panel

Concealed weapon expansion OK’d by North Carolina House panel, ABC Local, April 24, 2013. A House judiciary committee recommended changes to existing gun rules. Jack Moorman, public safety, featured. 

Apr 25, 2013

Concealed weapon expansion OK’d by NC House panel

Concealed weapon expansion OK’d by NC House panel, Daily Reflector, April 25, 2013. A House judiciary committee recommended changes to existing gun rules. Jack Moorman, public safety, featured. 

Apr 25, 2013

New Research Findings Open Door To Zinc-Oxide-Based UV Lasers, LED Devices

New Research Findings Open Door To Zinc-Oxide-Based UV Lasers, LED Devices, Photonics Online, April 23, 2013. Researchers from North Carolina State University have solved a long-standing materials science problem, making it possible to create new semiconductor devices using zinc oxide 

Apr 25, 2013

Hospital gown gets a modesty makeover from N.C. State designer

Hospital gown gets a modesty makeover from N.C. State designer, Charlotte Observer, April 24, 2013. Hospital attire isn’t exactly high fashion, but a revamped version of the irritatingly skimpy patient gown is getting a lot of buzz at NC State University’s Fashion Week. Traci Lamar, textile and apparel technology and management, featured.