Research

Jun 23, 2025

A New Test to Help Driverless Cars Make ‘Moral’ Decisions? Philosophers Approve.

Researchers have validated a technique for studying how people make “moral” decisions when driving, with the goal of using the findings to train the AI used in driverless cars. Professor of Science, Technology and Society Veljko Dubljvić explains.

May 20, 2025

CHASS Awards Research Grants for 12 Faculty-Led Projects

Faculty received grants to support research projects on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to child development and nutrition.

May 14, 2025

Course Bridges Science, the Humanities, Culture and the Paranormal

A CHASS course delves into the paranormal, urging students to critically examine how science, technology, the humanities and society intersect in shaping our fascination with the unknown.

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Mar 12, 2025

Study Finds Support for Solar Energy Has Become Politically Polarized

While public support for solar energy remains high, that support declined significantly from 2016 to 2022. Assistant Professor of Public Administration Serena Kim explains the findings.

Feb 18, 2025

Galik Named to Latest Cohort of University Faculty Scholars

NC State’s 2024-25 class of University Faculty Scholars have been announced. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond. Professor of Public and International Affairs Christopher Galik is one of the 20 faculty members recognized.

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Feb 4, 2025

Study Sheds Light on How to Encourage Condom Use Among Teens

Professor of Psychology Laura Widman discusses the study that finds simply having knowledge about safer sex practices is not enough to encourage condom use.

Feb 4, 2025

How Simple Prompts Can Make Partially Automated Cars Safer

Prompts help drivers that use partially automated driving systems stay engaged with their environment – unless the drivers are deeply distracted. Professor of Psychology and corresponding author Jing Feng explains the findings.

Jan 13, 2025

CHASS Selects Five Professors for Inaugural Cohort of Faculty Fellows

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has selected five professors for its new interdisciplinary fellowship program to examine societal and climate challenges.

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Oct 1, 2024

Online Microaggressions Linked to Poor Sleep Quality for Black Women

Microaggressions aimed at Black women online appear to harm the health of other Black women who see those microaggressions – even when the microaggressions are not aimed at them personally.

Sep 30, 2024

CHASS Seeks Proposals for Wellness and Belonging Mini-Grant Program

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences invites all faculty, staff and students across the college to submit proposals for the Wellness and Belonging Mini-Grant program.