Jun 21, 2012

NC Chamber holding manufacturing summit

NC Chamber holding manufacturing summit, Associated Press, News & Observer, June 19, 2012. The North Carolina Chamber is hosting a summit on manufacturing in the state. David Byerly, human resources director at Bridgestone Americas, is also scheduled to speak, as is Tom White, director of economic development at North Carolina State University. 

Jun 21, 2012

Study Findings Pave Way to Control Size and Characteristics of Gold Nanoparticles

Study Findings Pave Way to Control Size and Characteristics of Gold Nanoparticles, AzoNanotechnology, June 19, 2012. A research team from the North Carolina State University has discovered that the bulkiness of ligands, which are organic molecules utilized in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles, determines the size of the nanoparticles, which means the larger the ligands,… 

Jun 18, 2012

» Pre and post training ‘just as important as induction process’ at workplace

Pre and post training ‘just as important as induction process’ at workplace, Webindia123, June 16, 2012. When the money that is spent in training employees is utilised well, “training and development activities allow organizations to adapt, compete, excel, innovate, produce, be safe, improve service and reach goals”. Dr. Paul W Thayer, education, featured. 

Jun 18, 2012

BLOG: Business Beat: May’s jobless level remains at lowest level in three years

BLOG: Business Beat: May’s jobless level remains at lowest level in three years, Winston-Salem Journal, June 15, 2012. The state’s jobless rate remained unchanged in May at 9.4 percent, the N.C. Commerce Department reported Friday. Dr. Michael Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jun 18, 2012

Leadership Academy proves to be a success

Leadership Academy proves to be a success, Robesonian – Online, June 17, 2012. Last year, when Ricky Harris, interim county manager, decided which county employees could benefit from leadership training to increase efficiency of county government, he didn’t have to look far to find someone with longtime experience in staff development training. Cathy L. Graham,… 

Jun 18, 2012

May jobless rate flat at 9.4%

May jobless rate flat at 9.4%, Charlotte Observer – Online, June 16, 2012. North Carolina’s unemployment rate remained flat in May, even as the state is bleeding jobs at a disturbing rate. Dr. Michael Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jun 18, 2012

Noah’s Landing to fete dads during annual Father’s Day Fest

Noah’s Landing to fete dads during annual Father’s Day Fest, Fuquay-Varina Independent – Online, June 16, 2012. Noah’s landing’s female marmoset is pregnant and they’re watching each day to see if she delivers. NC State Entomology Club featured. 

Jun 18, 2012

Personal finances key to 2012 election

Personal finances key to 2012 election, Bankrate.com, June 18, 2012. Americans were deeply divided about which candidate will help households. Nearly 6 in 10 Americans said personal finances will be a major election factor. Michael Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jun 18, 2012

State’s jobless rate remained flat in May at 9.4 percent

State’s jobless rate remained flat in May at 9.4 percent, News & Observer, June 15, 2012. North Carolina’s unemployment rate remained flat in May even as the state is bleeding jobs at a disturbing rate. Dr. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jun 18, 2012

Veterinarians may give NC zoo elephant contact

Veterinarians may give NC zoo elephant contact, News & Observer, Associated Press, et al, June 18, 2012. Officials at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro and NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine are considering giving an elephant at the zoo contact lenses. Richard McMullen, veterinary medicine, featured. 

Jun 18, 2012

Veterinarians may give NC zoo elephant contact

Veterinarians may give NC zoo elephant contact, Today Show – NBC News Network, June 18, 2012. Officials at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro and the North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are considering giving an elephant at the zoo contact lenses. 

Jun 18, 2012

Pre and post training ‘just as important as induction process’ at workplace

Pre and post training ‘just as important as induction process’ at workplace, Sify.com, June 16, 2012. When the money that is spent in training employees is utilised well, “training and development activities allow organizations to adapt, compete, excel, innovate, produce, be safe, improve service and reach goals”. Dr. Paul Thayer, education, featured. 

Jun 18, 2012

Feral Pigs Can Carry Pathogenic Bacteria

Feral Pigs Can Carry Pathogenic Bacteria, Digital Journal, June 17, 2012. North Carolina State University study shows that, for the first time since testing began several years ago, feral pigs in North Carolina have tested positive for Brucella suis. Mark R. Sandfoss, Christopher DePerno, Maria B. Palamar and Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf featured. 

Jun 15, 2012

Dark Ages meet the Digital Age while N.C. State goes medieval

Dark Ages meet the Digital Age while N.C. State goes medieval, News & Observer – Online, June 13, 2012. N.C. State is launching an effort to create an online portal to unify the many medieval resources scattered throughout the web. 

Jun 15, 2012

Bandwidth.com leaving Cary for Red Hat space in Centennial Campus

Bandwidth.com leaving Cary for Red Hat space in Centennial Campus, Albuquerque Express, News & Observer,  June 13, 2012. It didn’t take Red Hat long to find a tenant for some of the office space on N.C. State University’s Centennial Campus that it will soon be vacating. Cary telecom company Bandwidth.com has agreed to occupy Red Hat’s…