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Sep 19, 2023

How Education, Work and Motherhood Shape Women’s Life ‘Pathways’

Researchers, including Associate Professor of Sociology Anna Manzoni, found seven “pathways” that illustrate the way major life events can have long-term ripple effects for women. 

Poe Hall

Sep 13, 2023

Two Psychology Professors Elected American Psychological Association Fellows

NC State psychology professors Jing Feng and Kelly Lynn Mulvey have been elected American Psychological Association fellows. 

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Aug 29, 2023

Potential Employers View Job Candidates Differently If They Post Online About Mental Health

Former psychology grad student Jenna McChesney and current professor of psychology Lori Foster discuss their new study that finds mental health disclosures can affect the way potential employers view job applicants. 

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Jul 21, 2023

How Partisan Politics Could Help Public Health

A new study suggests partisan politics can be used to encourage the public to get vaccinated. Co-author and professor of political science Steve Greene discusses the process and findings. 

Brody McCurdy, Walt Wolfram and Lydia Elrod stand together and laugh outside Tompkins Hall in the Court of North Carolina.

Jun 6, 2023

Linguistic Research Team Preserves Local Dialects and Culture

Linguists led by Walt Wolfram at NC State are studying language evolution in Chatham County, a historically rural area that's on the fast track for significant growth. 

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May 2, 2023

The Future Is Now: Wrestling with Ethics, Policy and Brain-Computer Interfaces

Associate professor of philosophy and science, technology and society Veljko Dubljevic answers questions about a book he co-edited about devices that allow computers to interface with the human brain. As these technologies become more widespread, so do questions related to ethics and policy. 

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Apr 24, 2023

What Makes Someone Likely to Be a First-Gen College Grad? Money.

Sociology professor Anna Manzoni is first author on the study that highlights the challenges facing young people who want to attend college, as well as how difficult it is for individuals to move up the socioeconomic ladder. 

Holladay Medal

Apr 3, 2023

Two Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Two faculty members received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. Mary Haskett, professor of psychology, is one of the honorees. 

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Mar 24, 2023

Worrying About Election Stress Can Harm Your Health – Here’s What You Can Do About It

The study found anticipating stress related to elections causes adverse physical health effects. However, it also found there is something people can do to mitigate those negative effects. 

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Mar 23, 2023

Study Highlights Complicated Relationship Between AI and Law Enforcement

The study underscores the need for law enforcement officers to better understand the limitations and ethical challenges of AI technologies.