Mar 16, 2018 North Carolina Health News

Mapping Local Air Pollution

In the project measuring particulate pollution and ozone levels in Durham, Bang’s work was part of a larger study led by N.C. State University environmental researcher Christopher Frey, who has a track record for precisely measuring and making computer models of vehicle emissions. 

Mar 16, 2018 WFMZ

Life Lessons: Eating healthy on a budget

“The SNAP program is the largest federal food assistance program in the country,” explained Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, an assistant professor at the Department of Agriculture & Human Services at North Carolina State University. 

Mar 15, 2018 WRAL Tech Wire

NCSU analysis: Neuroscience studies claiming free will is an illusion are flawed

“Score one for skepticism of claims that neuroscience has proven – or disproven – any metaphysical position,” says Veljko Dubljevic, co-author of the paper and an assistant professor of philosophy at NC State who specializes in research on the neuroscience of ethics and the ethics of neuroscience and technology. 

Mar 15, 2018 WNCN

Social media helping drive students towards activism, NC State students say

Members of the Sociology Department at N.C. State University believed social media plays a big part into why students are choosing now to fight for stricter gun regulations as opposed to any other times in history. 

Mar 15, 2018 WUNC

Movies On The Radio: Ladies Who Lead

Host Frank Stasio talks with Marsha Gordon, film professor at North Carolina State University, and Laura Boyes, film curator at the North Carolina Museum of Art, about listeners’ favorite films that feature strong female leads. 

Mar 15, 2018 Romper

How Does Listeria Affect A Fetus? It Can Have Serious Consequences

“It’s a pathogen that’s particularly problematic in food-processing plants because it really likes cold, moist, dark environments,” said Benjamin Chapman, a food safety expert at North Carolina State University. 

Mar 15, 2018 Gizmodo

Physicists React To Stephen Hawking’s Passing

Katie Mack, Assistant Professor of Physics at North Carolina State University and Science Communicator 

Mar 14, 2018 News & Observer

The Cold War’s legacy: toxic waste cleanup

William J. Kinsella is a professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University. 

Mar 14, 2018 News & Observer

Mental health treatment won’t stop most gun violence

Desmarais is professor of psychology at N.C. State University. 

Mar 14, 2018 U.S. News & World Report

Poor, Minority Moms Face Tough Judgments Over Kids’ Weight

“There’s a common misconception that low-income parents of overweight children don’t know or care about their children’s weight, which is not true,” said study co-author Sarah Bowen. She is an associate professor of sociology and anthropology at North Carolina State University. 

Mar 14, 2018 Food Safety News

Scientists may have new weapon to fight Listeria

Researchers from North Carolina State University have pinpointed new compounds that may be effective in containing the virulence of Listeria, a bacterium that can cause severe food poisoning and death. 

Mar 14, 2018 CIO Review

Virtualizing Servers for Cost-Cutting in Future

Public-private partnerships are thriving, with North Carolina State University leading a U.S. Department of Energy—funded advanced manufacturing hub that will develop next-generation power electronics. 

Mar 14, 2018 Technology Networks

Do We Have Free Will? Neuroscience Hasn’t Answered This Question…Yet

“Score one for skepticism of claims that neuroscience has proven – or disproven – any metaphysical position,” says Veljko Dubljević , co-author of the paper and an assistant professor of philosophy at NC State who specializes in research on the neuroscience of ethics and the ethics of neuroscience and technology. 

Mar 13, 2018 KQED

Why Do Sea Snake Species Flourish In The Indian And Pacific Oceans, But Not In The Atlantic Or Caribbean?

I tackled this question with Coleman Sheehy III, collections manager at the Florida Museum of Natural History; Harold Heatwole of North Carolina State University; François Brischoux of France’s National Committee for Scientific Research; and David Steadman, curator of ornithology at the Florida Museum of Natural History. 

Mar 13, 2018 Salon

The math behind the perfect free throw

We went to the coaches and assistant coaches at North Carolina State University, where we are based, and told them we had this uncommon ability to study basketball shots very carefully.