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Economist Mike Walden

Jul 25, 2016

Why Have Interest Rates Dropped?

Interest rates keep falling. The latest plunge came after the vote in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. Have we ever seen interest rates this low? And will they continue? NC State University economist Mike Walden responds. 
NC State's Dr. Colleen Doherty studies the circadian rhythm of plants. Among the projects she's involved with: finding ways to make hops plants more suitable for North Carolina day length.

Jul 22, 2016

Faculty Focus: Scientist Studies Time’s Essence in Plants

It’s often said that time is of the essence, and now, thanks to the work of NC State University’s Dr. Colleen Doherty, we are learning more about how true that is for plants. 
Fish-tagging research could inform fisheries management strategies.

Jul 22, 2016

NC State Researches Catch-and-Release

As fishermen often catch and then release undesirable fish back into the ocean, NC State University Professor Dr. Jeffrey Buckel, student Brendan Runde and associate Paul Rudershausen explore how well fish survive the catch-and-release process. 
NC State College of Agriculture and LIfe Sciences student Collin Blalock sits on the back of a tractor with in a field. He is surrounded by bushels of produce.

Jul 20, 2016

Student Spotlight: Early Entrepreneur, Rooted in the Pack

Rising sophomore Collin Blalock started his own produce business at age 15 – and has known since childhood where he wanted to go to college. 
Parents With Baby Working on Social Media

Jul 20, 2016

Social Media Tools Key for Teen Parents

Social media learning tools provide important new opportunities to educate teen parents, according to an article recently published by the Very Important Parents Program in the Journal of Extension. 
Contaminated site

Jul 20, 2016

Cleaning Up Brownfields Benefits Nearby Property Values

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. commercial and industrial sites are contaminated, with estimated cleanup costs running to the billions. But do the benefits of cleaning up these so-called brownfield sites outweigh the costs? NC State University’s Dr. Laura Taylor explains new research that addresses that question. 
Crowd at Turfgrass Field Day

Jul 20, 2016

Come to the NC State Turfgrass Field Day

The annual field day offers the industry and general public a chance to view the NC State University Turfgrass Program’s ongoing research trials and speak directly with NC State’s faculty and staff. 
A large group of young people wearing green shirts and holding a large poster participating in the 2016 North Carolina State 4-H Congress

Jul 20, 2016

1,000 4-H Hands Feed The Hungry

Nearly 500 4-H’ers lived their pledge of “hands to larger service” Monday July 18 as they joined together to pack 80,000 meals for hungry North Carolina families. 
Researchers look at food plant

Jul 12, 2016

Food Safety — In Virtual Reality

NC State University food scientist Clint Stevenson is harnessing the power of virtual reality to keep contaminants off your dinner plate. 
Sarah Ermatinger headshot

Jul 11, 2016

Student Spotlight: Blowflies and Biochem

For Sarah Ermatinger, forensics and biochemistry go hand in hand. The rising sophomore is not only a CALS honors student but an award-winning cheerleader.