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Philosophy and Religious Studies

To Help Autonomous Vehicles Make Moral Decisions, Researchers Ditch the ‘Trolley Problem’

The goal of the new research is to help autonomous vehicles make “good” decisions. Corresponding author and associate professor in the Science, Technology and Society program Veljko Dubljević helps explain.

Psychology

Research Partners: Robots, Soldiers and Scientists

NC State psychology faculty and students partnered with West Point to research cadets’ attitudes toward using robots in military training.

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Sociology and Anthropology

Why the COVID Pandemic Hit Non-White Americans the Hardest

There was a stark difference in the percentage of non-white Americans who died in the first year of the COVID pandemic compared to white Americans. A new book authored and co-edited by professor of sociology Melvin Thomas explains why.

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As part of National French Week, World Languages and Cultures hosted a cooking demo for students with North Carolina chef of the year, Adé Carrena 🍽

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This summer, 17 students traveled to Quito and the Galapagos Islands to visit historic and natural sites, including those examined by Charles Darwin, as part of @NCstate`s History and Natural History of the Galapagos Islands.

From climbing a volcano, snorkeling and biking to discussing the sustainability of the famed archipelago, this trip brought students from different disciplines together to discover the importance of place in history.

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MFA and honors English students from @ncstate recently hosted a series of creative writing workshops for adults and teens in partnership with Wake County Libraries ✍️

Professor of Creative Writing Belle Boggs and her students taught members of the community how exaggeration, magical realism and mythology can enhance the truth of lived experiences through writing 🪄

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