2012

Oct 1, 2012

Psych Alum Leads $15M Grant to Study Autism

Psychology alumnus Kevin Pelphrey (’96) is principal investigator on a newly-awarded $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Health that will investigate why autism spectrum disorders are almost five times more common among boys than among girls. 

Sep 28, 2012

World’s French Bread Expert Keynotes “Feast and Famine” Conference

The college’s Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is hosting "Feast and Famine," an international, interdisciplinary conference about 19th century French studies. The world’s leading authority on the history of French bread is serving as keynote speaker. Steven Kaplan has been knighted twice in France for his devotion to the baguette. Kaplan, professor of European History at Cornell University, will give a free public talk while he's here, too. 

Sep 26, 2012

Hard Work in High School Pays Off for Dean’s Scholar Award Winners

CHASS awarded its first Dean’s Scholar Awards to four incoming freshmen who were high school standouts. "We wanted to encourage the best and brightest to make NC State and CHASS their first choice,” said Dean Jeff Braden. “After meeting with our first crop of Dean's Scholars, I’m convinced we’re on the right path. These students will make us proud." The scholarships are made possible through contributions to the CHASS Enhancement Fund. 

Sep 26, 2012

Citizen Science in the Amazonian Rain Forest

CHASS Dean Jeff Braden recently accompanied Meg Lowman, Director of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, on a trip to the Amazon rain forest for citizen scientists. Here he reflects on the experience,in particular the perspectives through which the humanities and the sciences view this environmental marvel. 

Sep 24, 2012

Parents, Teens, Sex Ed and ‘The Talk’

In this guest post, Assistant Professor of Sociology Sinikka Elliott suggests five things you should know about parents, teens, sex ed, and 'The Talk.' Elliott is the author of the new book, “Not My Kid: What Parents Believe about the Sex Lives of Their Teenagers.” 

Sep 22, 2012

Internship on The Hill

In this guest post, Bryan Hum, a senior in international studies and political science, shares his experience as an intern in Senator Kay Hagan's Washington, DC, office this summer. Bryan received the Latta Washington Internship Scholarship. 

Sep 21, 2012

Student Entrepreneur Learns True Meaning of Support

English major and ballet dancer Suzanne Matthews is adding "business entrepreneur" to her list of descriptors. After inventing tights that are specially made to support ballet dancers' ankles, Matthews received the Judges’ Choice award in the Lulu eGames’ Arts Feasibility Study Challenge. She is using her winnings to cover a provisional patent, which she wrote herself, for Soutenu Tights. 

Sep 19, 2012

CHASS Alum to Lead University’s Alumni Association Board

Some 30,000 alumni from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences have a representative at the highest level of the volunteer leadership of NC State University's Alumni Association. The Alumni Association Board of Directors has unanimously elected Paul Ridgeway (Political Science‘82, Master's of Public Administration ‘90) as its new president, effective January 1, 2013. 

Sep 18, 2012

47th Summer Institute in English

The college recently hosted its 47th Summer Institute in English, welcoming a contingent of 59 international students from 18 different countries. When the five-week intensive program ended, they returned to their home countries with improved English skills, expanded cultural experiences, and fond memories of their American summer in North Carolina. 

Sep 13, 2012

Student Archaeologist Digs Her Field of Study

Park Scholar Alyson Harding ‘13 has spent the last few summers digging in cemeteries, examining skeletal remains in museums, and excavating trenches. She wouldn't have it any other way. Harding is pursuing a double major in anthropology and chemistry with a concentration in bioarchaeology. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in anthropology after she graduates next spring.