Skip to main content
On The (Job) Hunt

Research

painting of the early 20th century industrial center in Youngstown, Ohio

Jan 19, 2022

Greening the Rust Belt: An Unexpected Link Between Manufacturing and Sustainability

New research from public administration professor Christopher Galik highlights the role economic transitions play in fostering sustainability. 
Two children sit on a dock; one child is facing away, the other has her head bowed

Jan 11, 2022

Study Outlines Ways to Help Children Learn Forgiveness

New research from NC State psychologists finds teaching children to understand other people’s perspectives could make it easier for them to learn forgiveness. 
Black man sitting on a city bench looking sad

Jan 6, 2022

Pandemic Stress Affects Black Adults More Than Their White Peers

The study from NC State psychologists also found younger white adults were less adversely affected by COVID stress than older white adults. 
young girl reading a picture book

Dec 20, 2021

Studies of Children’s Stories Shows Differences in Russian, U.S. Approaches to Emotion

New research from NC State psychologists finds Russian parents are more likely than U.S. parents to read stories to their children that feature negative emotions. 
headshot of Walt Wolfram

Nov 29, 2021

Study of African American Language Wins Prestigious Linguistics Award

A research team led by William C. Friday Distinguished University Professor Walt Wolfram has been honored for its unprecedented research on how language changes during the first 20 years of life. 
woman sitting at computer digitizing microfilm

Nov 22, 2021

Transforming Research in Arabic-Based Languages

An interdisciplinary team of NC State researchers is developing the largest searchable database of Arabic documents. 
college students at a crowded party

Nov 18, 2021

Study Highlights Challenges, Strategies for Students Recovering from Alcoholism

The study from NC State communication professor Lynsey Romo sheds light on uncertainties college students grapple with while trying to maintain their sobriety. 
school-aged child at desk, looking ahead with mouth open

Nov 16, 2021

New Tool Assesses How Well People Read Kids’ Emotions

The new technique, developed by NC State psychologists, shows that adults are often wrong when assessing the emotions of children. 
group of people at an outdoor party with one person standing apart from the others

Nov 5, 2021

Study IDs Strategies to Help Recovering Alcoholics

NC State communication researchers find six strategies recovering alcoholics use to negotiate social situations and remain sober. 
man holding phone with social media icons on screen

Sep 29, 2021

On The (Job) Hunt

Human resources professionals are tracking your online and social media presence. Think you know what they're looking for? Take our quiz designed by sociology professor Steve McDonald.