Jul 29, 2012

Who built what

Who built what, News & Observer – Online,  July 26, 2012. In a speech by President Obama made in Roanoke. Call it the “You didn’t build that” speech. There has been much parsing over what “that” referred to. It is true that the government created N.C. State University, and I suppose anyone could have learned what they needed… 

Jul 29, 2012

Critics question buses on shoulder program

Critics question buses on shoulder program, ABC Local – Online, July 25, 2012. Bus riders have said they are all for a new program that could cut down on travel time, however, one expert believes the program is too dangerous. A Triangle Transit study done by NC State engineering students reported, “losing the breakdown lane will… 

Jul 29, 2012

Experimental turtle surgery performed in NC

Experimental turtle surgery performed in NC, Boston.com, July 25, 2012. Veterinarians successfully completed experimental skull surgery on a green sea turtle at NC State. Dr. Greg Lewbart, clinical science, featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

Is Social Media Elitist?

Is Social Media Elitist?, Yahoo! News, July 25, 2012. NC State researchers show that informal social networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn play an important role when it comes to finding jobs in both the United States and Germany. Dr. Steve McDonald, sociology, featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

Correction: Egypt story

Correction: Egypt story, News & Observer, LA Times, Miami Herald et al, July 26, 2012. Hesham Kandil, Egypt’s new prime minister designate, received his master’s from Utah State University and his doctorate from North Carolina State University. 

Jul 29, 2012

Linton Named New Dean of NCSU’s College Of Agriculture and Life Sciences New CALS dean, a food sciences expert, follows in footsteps of retired Dean Johnny Wynn.

Linton Named New Dean of NCSU’s College Of Agriculture and Life Sciences New CALS dean, a food sciences expert, follows in footsteps of retired Dean Johnny Wynn., Farm Progress, July 25, 2012. NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will soon have a new dean. Drs. Warwick Arden and Richard Linton featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

N.C. wary of possible farm labor shortage

N.C. wary of possible farm labor shortage, News & Observer, July 26, 2012. North Carolina is a top producer of tobacco, sweet potatoes and other fruits and vegetables – but in the near future, farmers might not have enough workers to pick them. Dr.  Blake Brown, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

New RSA Service Helps Customers Detect and Shut Down Rogue Mobile Apps

New RSA Service Helps Customers Detect and Shut Down Rogue Mobile Apps, Houston Chronicle – Online, July 25, 2012. Eighty-six percent of all Android malware is actually repackaged versions of legitimate apps, but with malicious payloads. Dr. Xuxian Jiang, computer science, featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

New technology could make projectors more compact, energy-efficient

New technology could make projectors more compact, energy-efficient, eCampus News, eSchoolNews, July 25, 2012. New technology from NC State researchers and ImagineOptix Corp. might make smart-phone projectors as common as smart-phone cameras. Dr. Michael Escuti,  electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

NEWS & REVIEWS

NEWS & REVIEWS, Bay State Banner – Online, July 25, 2012. Emmy Award-winning independent filmmaker who has produced and directed critically acclaimed documentaries and dramatic films. Dante James, African Cultural Center, featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Names Dean

North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Names Dean, National Hog Farmer, July 25, 2012. Dr. Richard Linton, a nationally recognized food-safety authority who serves as professor and chair of the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University, has been named dean of NC State’s College of Agriculture and… 

Jul 29, 2012

What we still don’t know

What we still don’t know, Mountaineer, July 26, 2012. North Carolina’s political history shows that summer snapshots may not accurately capture fall’s political colors. Dr. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

Wind turbine launch ceremony today

Wind turbine launch ceremony today, ENCToday, July 26, 2012. A new wind turbine at NC State will generate more than power. Dr. David Eggleston, marine, earth & atmospheric sciences, featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

Scientists in North Carolina will take close look at ants from Chicago

Scientists in North Carolina will take close look at ants from Chicago, Chicago Tribune, July 26, 2012. Creating a map of the nation’s ants is expected to help scientists understand the movement of ants, investigate changes in the ant ecosystem and  identify new species.  Biology department featured. 

Jul 29, 2012

Smithsonian picks paleontologist to lead DC museum

Smithsonian picks paleontologist to lead DC museum, News & Observer, July 26, 2012. UNC-Chapel Hill lab run by Joe DeSimone, a chemistry professor at UNC with a joint appointment at NCSU, has produced promising results in artificial blood, cancer treatments and vaccines.