Tag: humanities and social sciences

Published on Nov 14, 2019

A Largely Untapped Universe: Exploring Race in Nontheatrical Films

How films never destined for theaters can inform our understanding of race and culture in the U.S. 

Published on Nov 4, 2019

Study Highlights Fluid Sexual Orientation in Many Teens

Study: at least one in five teenagers reports some change in sexual orientation during adolescence. 

Published on Oct 22, 2019

Updating a Law That Shapes Your Tech

A fundamental law that helps govern user interface design is getting an update. 

Published on Oct 17, 2019

Darn You, R2! When Do We Blame Robots?

People are likely to blame robots for workplace accidents, but only if they believe the robots are autonomous. 

Published on Oct 16, 2019

Study Finds Brands Are Resilient Against ‘Fake News’ on Social Media

“Fake news” stories targeting corporations may be obnoxious, but a new study finds that they likely pose little threat to well-established brands. 

Published on Sep 9, 2019

Study Sheds Light on How the Justice System Can Affect Physical, Mental Health

New research finds that being convicted of a crime is associated with a decline in health, even if there’s no jail time. 

Published on Sep 3, 2019

Poetry Collection Reflects On Raleigh, City Life

One poet's reflections on the city of Raleigh and how people interact with cities. 

Published on Aug 13, 2019

‘Growth Mindset’ Intervention Boosts Confidence and Persistence in Entrepreneurship Students

A low-cost classroom intervention aimed at fostering a growth mindset in students gave the students more confidence in their entrepreneurship abilities and helped them persist when challenges arose. 

Published on Jul 29, 2019

Interventions Aimed At Parents And Kids Boost Safe Sex Practices

Sexual health interventions involving parents and children lead to safer sexual practices – and don’t make adolescents more likely to engage in sexual activity. 

Published on Jul 22, 2019

When You Spot One Driving Hazard, You May Be Missing Another

A new study finds that when people notice one traffic hazard, they are less likely to see a simultaneous second hazard. 

Published on Jul 15, 2019

Risk, Uncertainty and the Role of the Public Research University

There is a lot about our society we still don’t understand. Much of what we do understand stems from university research. 

Published on Jun 26, 2019

Study: Internet Perpetuates Job Market Inequality

Research finds the internet is giving both employers and job seekers access to more information, but has not made the hiring process more meritocratic. 

Published on May 30, 2019

Breathtaking

NC State alum Roxanne Vogel trained and worked in a low-oxygen chamber for three months before scaling the world's highest peak in record time. Next up: Antarctica's Mount Vinson. 

Published on May 28, 2019

The Message That Addiction Is a Disease Makes Substance Users Less Likely to Seek Help

Research finds that people with substance-use problems who read a message describing addiction as a disease are less likely to report wanting to engage in effective therapies, compared to those who read a message that addiction behaviors are subject to change. 

Published on May 17, 2019

Human Capital Benefits of Military Boost Economy by Billions

U.S. government spending on military personnel has a positive impact on the nation’s human capital. In 2019 alone, the economic impact of that human capital investment is estimated at $89.8 billion.