Jul 9, 2012

Peter Batchelor: Technology at home in some college classrooms

Peter Batchelor: Technology at home in some college classrooms, News & Observer, July 7, 2012. Jeff Selingo’s perception that academics resist the use of technology in the classroom is at odds with my experience in design education. Peter Batchelor, urban design, featured. 

Jul 9, 2012

BIA Honors the Best in Brick Design

BIA Honors the Best in Brick Design, Business Review USA, July 6, 2012. The Brick Industry Association (BIA) has honored outstanding design incorporating genuine clay brick. The NC State chancellor’s residence won Best in Class. Dr. Marvin Malecha,design, featured. 

Jul 9, 2012

High Corn Prices Minimize Indirect Land Use from Biofuels

High Corn Prices Minimize Indirect Land Use from Biofuels, usagnet, July 6, 2012. Research study found a statistical correlation showing that as prices increase, farmers make changes that result in higher per acre yields. Dr. Barry Goodwin, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jul 9, 2012

Researchers ‘Map’ Android Malware Genome

Researchers ‘Map’ Android Malware Genome, Dark Reading, July 6, 2012. Researchers at NC State announced malware-sharing initiative aimed at encouraging more collaboration on new generation of malware. Xuxian Jiang, computer science, featured. 

Jul 9, 2012

Researchers tap into genetic reservoir of heat-loving bacteria

Researchers tap into genetic reservoir of heat-loving bacteria, Terra Daily, July 3 2012. Researchers analyzed the genomes of eight species of bacteria, which could aid in the production of next-generation biofuels. Sara Blumer-Schuette, chemical and biomolecular engineering , featured. 

Jul 9, 2012

Science and math put into practice

Science and math put into practice, ENCToday, July 6, 2012. Justyn Michael Robertson, of Havelock, was one of 60 middle schooler students who participated in the NC State/Craven County Community College Middle School Engineering Camp last week. Bill Fortney, engineering, featured. 

Jul 4, 2012

Study Findings on Cellular Structures Are Outlined in Reports from North Carolina State University

Study Findings on Cellular Structures Are Outlined in Reports from North Carolina State University, Life Science Weekly, July 3, 2012. According to  researchers, cotton fibers are single-celled extensions of the seed epidermis and can be isolated in pure form as they undergo staged differentiation. Dr. C.H. Haigler, crop science, featured. 

Jul 4, 2012

Findings from North Carolina State University Advance Knowledge in Enzymes and Coenzymes

Findings from North Carolina State University Advance Knowledge in Enzymes and Coenzymes, Life Science Weekly, July 3, 2012. According to researchers,  the economic value of wood/pulp from many tree species is largely dictated by the quantity and chemical properties of lignin, which is directly related to the composition and linkages of monolignols comprising the polymer. NC State… 

Jul 4, 2012

Are our personal finances back in order? »Opinion »The Stanly News and Press (Albemarle, NC)

Are our personal finances back in order? »Opinion »The Stanly News and Press (Albemarle, NC), Stanly News and Press, July 2, 2012. More than any recession in 70 years, the recent economic downtown witnessed a collapse of household wealth. Dr. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jul 4, 2012

Campus MovieFest Announces Winning Short Movies from Annual CMF Hollywood Awards

Campus MovieFest Announces Winning Short Movies from Annual CMF Hollywood Awards, StudentFilmmakers.com, July 2, 2012. Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world’s largest student film festival, announced winning short movies from its 2011-2012 World Tour. Best Picture: THE STRONG ONE, North Carolina State University. Best Director: Nicholas Sailer, THE STRONG ONE, North Carolina State University 

Jul 4, 2012

BESC researchers tap into genetic reservoir of heat-loving bacteria

BESC researchers tap into genetic reservoir of heat-loving bacteria, Scientific Computing & Instrumentation, Science Daily et al, July 2, 2012. The identification of key proteins in a group of heat-loving bacteria could help light a fire under next-generation biofuel production. Dr. Sara Blumer-Schuette, chemical and biomolecular engineering, featured. 

Jul 4, 2012

Researchers at University of North Carolina Publish New Data on Stem Cell Research

Researchers at University of North Carolina Publish New Data on Stem Cell Research, Stem Cell Week, July 2, 2012. Researchers highlight the current and significant work in the use of adipose-derived stem cells (ASC) in functional bone tissue engineering framed through the bone mechanobiology perspective. NC State biomedical engineering research featured. 

Jul 4, 2012

Supply Chain Distinction Awards – Rewarding Europe’s Leading Supply Chain Innovators | Virtual-Strategy Magazine

Supply Chain Distinction Awards – Rewarding Europe’s Leading Supply Chain Innovators | Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Virtual Strategy Magazine, July 2, 2012. The 5th Annual Supply Chain Distinction Awards was attended by over 400 supply chain, logistics, distribution and procurement experts. Award winning entries, include: Operational Excellence Award – Boots UK. Dr. Robert Handfield, business management, featured. 

Jul 4, 2012

Technique Could Broaden Uses of Titanium Dioxide

Technique Could Broaden Uses of Titanium Dioxide, Photonics.com, July 2, 2012. A new method that controls the phase of titanium dioxide at room temperature could make the material more efficient in applications such as antimicrobial coatings. Dr. Jay Narayan, materials science and engineering, featured. 

Jul 4, 2012

5 Tips for a Professional Office

5 Tips for a Professional Office, Today’s Chicago Woman, July 2, 2012. Tagged as: minute mentor is founder of Libertyville-based Sweet Peas Design, Inc ., a full-service interior design firm. One of her favorite business tips is: “Ignore people who say it can’t be done.” Dr. Elaine Rideout, entrepreneurship, featured.