Staff

Apr 14, 2021

Teaching Teachers Half A World Away

A collaborative new initiative between NC State’s English as a Second Language program and the Global Training Initiative (GTI) is helping Azerbaijani teachers improve their English fluency. 

Apr 9, 2021

Analysis: Nonprofit Organizations Across the Country Are in Crisis

How many nonprofit organizations will disappear altogether? Public administration professor Mandi Stewart takes a closer look. 

Mar 30, 2021

Applying Oral Communication Skills in Your Career and Everyday Life

Deanna Dannels, associate dean of academic affairs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and a professor in the Department of Communication, discusses the importance of oral communication skills for NC State students and graduates. 

Mar 22, 2021

Tired at the Office? Take a Quick Break. Your Work Will Benefit.

NC State psychologist Seonghee (Sophia) Cho says "microbreaks" help people stay engaged with their work. 

Mar 15, 2021

Borders, Politics and the First National Parks in South America

This Q&A with history professor Frederico Freitas covers it all: giant waterfalls, colonial ambitions, backfiring schemes, and a mysterious coded message.‌ 

Mar 10, 2021

Student Spotlight: Megan Snyder

While taking a course with Susanna Lee, communication major Megan Snyder explored the history of the Stone Mountain Monument Memorial. She'll present her research at the 21st Annual Undergraduate Honors Symposium at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.‌ 

Mar 8, 2021

Study Highlights Pitfalls Associated With ‘Cybervetting’ Job Candidates

NC State sociologists find that so-called “cybervetting” almost certainly introduces bias and moral judgment into the hiring process. 

Mar 3, 2021

Study Finds Risk Communication Targeting Younger Adults May Have Biggest Impact

A study from communication professor Yang Cheng finds that on average, the younger you are, the less you are doing to reduce COVID-19 risk. 

Mar 1, 2021

Study Suggests Teacher-Student Bonds May Be Especially Important for Homeless Kids

A study from NC State psychologists finds that a strong bond with teachers may make kids more resilient. 

Feb 24, 2021

Podcast: Sneakerheads

Qiana Cryer-Coupet, an assistant professor of social work, talks about what it means to be a sneakerhead and why the culture is still going strong.