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May 8, 2019

The Ethics and Challenges Surrounding Neuroenhancement

New work from philosophy professor Veljko Dubljevic explores the ethics of neuroenhancement and calls for legal and regulatory oversight of the emerging technologies. 

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May 1, 2019

Then and Now: Alumni Share Their Stories

The road leads in myriad ways after graduation. See where it’s taken some of our amazing alumni. 

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Apr 29, 2019

Study Highlights How Little We Know About Women Terrorists

The first large-scale research project evaluating the characteristics of women involved in jihadism-inspired terrorism finds significant differences between men and women in both their backgrounds and their roles within terrorist groups. 

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Apr 8, 2019

Using Local Expertise To Assess Hurricane Impacts

NC State researchers are teaming up with students to assess the local impacts of the 2018 hurricanes across North Carolina. 

Apr 4, 2019

Unique Course Teaches About Climate, Campus

Through a unique problem solving course in public administration, a group of NC State students learned about the university’s climate efforts and developed recommendations for future work. 

Mar 25, 2019

Study Finds Nonprofit Partnerships Can Help Solve Bureaucratic Tangles

New NC State research suggests some nonprofits may better serve their constituents by partnering with public institutions in order to navigate bureaucracy and access services more efficiently. 

Mar 21, 2019

Attitudes About Health Affect How Older Adults Engage With Negative Health News

Research from NC State psychologists shows that older adults are more willing to engage with negative health information when they have a positive attitude about their own health. 

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Mar 14, 2019

How To Pick The Right Thrift Store For All The Stuff That Didn’t Spark Joy

Now that Marie Kondo has convinced you to tidy up, what do you do with all that stuff? Public administration professor Amanda Stewart has answers. 

Mar 12, 2019

Why Home Cooking Isn’t Possible For Everyone – And What We Can Do About It

NC State sociologist Sarah Bowen discusses why a home-cooked meal is out of reach for many Americans — and what we can do about it. 

Feb 25, 2019

Study: Aquaculture Does Little, If Anything, To Conserve Wild Fisheries

New research finds that aquaculture, or fish farming, does not help conserve wild fisheries.