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Apr 14, 2011

Study Finds Public Relatively Unconcerned About Nanotechnology Risks

A new study by faculty in NC State’s Department of Communication finds that the general public thinks getting a suntan poses a greater public health risk than nanotechnology or other nanoparticle applications. The study compared survey respondents’ perceived risk of nanoparticles with 23 other public-health risks. The study is the first to compare the public’s perception… 

Apr 14, 2011

CHASS Student Takes A Seat on the Freedom Ride

Adapted from Red & White For Life Doaa Dorgham, a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in international studies, is being given a chance to relive history. Dorgham is one of 40 students chosen from across the country to take part in the 2011 Student Freedom Ride organized by PBS to promote an upcoming documentary,… 

Apr 13, 2011

English Lecturer Finds Self-Publishing a Success

English lecturer Elisa Lorello has proved that publishers and literary agents are no longer essential to climbing the bestseller lists. Self-publishing her first book “Faking It” through Raleigh-based LuLu.com, book sales reached a meager 100 copies its first year. Then Lorello decided to publish her novel as an e-book for Amazon’s Kindle. “Faking It” received… 

Apr 12, 2011

Student presents research to United Nations Commission on the Status of Women … and to you

Katie Starr (International Studies and French, ’11) traveled to New York recently to present her research on sex trafficking in North Carolina at the 55th annual United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Now she’s sharing her research–and her United Nations experience–with the campus community. “The conference brought thousands of women from around… 

Apr 12, 2011

TEDxNCSU Thinkers, Makers, Doers

TEDxNCSU made its second appearance on campus last month showcasing two panels of inspiring speakers for this year’s theme: Thinkers, Makers, Doers. TEDx is a local, self-organized event derived from the original TED program, which embodies the spirit of sharing ideas. Among the eleven speakers at this TEDxNCSU were international studies major Kathleen Griffin and… 

Apr 11, 2011

Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages: New Certificate Program

Are you interested in: Teaching English abroad? Working in an immigrant community? Gaining hands-on, real-world experience overseas? If you answered YES to any of these questions, NC State’s new TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate Program may be right for you. Toby Brody, Director of English as a Second Language (ESL), says the… 

Apr 8, 2011

Coastal Dialect Fades

The sounds of the “hoi toid” are beginning to ebb along much of the Outer Banks. The distinctive dialect of area residents is fading as younger generations adopt more mainstream grammar and pronunciation, says Dr. Walt Wolfram, William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor of English. It’s a slow process, but language was never meant to… 

Apr 6, 2011

Facial Structure Of Men And Women Has Become More Similar Over Time

Research continues to prove the closing gap between men and women, or at least of their craniofacial features. Dr. Ann Ross, an associate professor of anthropology, acted as the principal investigator of a study which examined hundreds of Spanish and Portuguese skulls spanning four centuries. The study uncovered that the craniofacial features of men and… 

Apr 5, 2011

CHASS Senior Kristy Craig Earns Mathews Medal

A big Wolfpack howl goes out to Kristy Craig, a senior in political science, who has earned the prestigious Mathews Medal for her contributions to NC State. Craig’s involvement as a student senator, director of the Athletics Commission, a representative to the U.S. Department of State, and president of the 2011 Senior Class exemplifies the leadership… 

Apr 1, 2011

CHASS Student of the Month – April 2011

Amanda Jones, April 2011 CHASS Student of the Month.