2014

Feb 12, 2014

Bruneau Golf Tournament sponsor gives back to turfgrass program

When Ken Heltemes moved to Raleigh from Ohio in 1987 to start a new Barefoot Grass Lawn Service franchise, he didn’t know much about turfgrass. That changed when he crossed paths with Dr. Art Bruneau, namesake for an annual golf tournament that raises funds for CALS' turfgrass program. 

Feb 12, 2014

2013-2014 CALS Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Alumni honored

Dr. E. Carroll Joyner stands next to a display honoring his and Dr. Ram Badan Singh’s selection as CALS Distinguished Alumni. 

Feb 12, 2014

Paving the way: CALS alumna Margaret Carter

Hanging among the family photos and memorabilia that line the front hallway of Margaret Carter’s home is a framed letter from late N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Jim Graham, thanking Carter for her many years of service. The letter serves as a testament to her career, but it’s Graham's handwritten note at the page's bottom, signed “your friend,” that speaks volumes. 

Feb 12, 2014

Duong, Green and FBNS alumni create Gharst Food Science Leadership Award Endowment

At the heart of the Duong, Green and Gharst Food Science Leadership Award Endowment is this simple principle: Being successful in college is about more than just making good grades.… 

Feb 11, 2014

Signaling

Sometimes it takes a long time to get to know someone at work, in school and even in personal relationships. But people have developed ways to speed this process, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden. 

Feb 10, 2014

Innovation impacts

President Barrack Obama recently came to North Carolina State University to announce a new electronic center for the campus. The president said the discoveries and inventions this center will develop will be key to improving the economy and standards of living. And N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says the president is "absolutely correct." 

Feb 7, 2014

Thick and thin markets

Most of us would rather have more options for any decision we have to make. But having so many options can delay decision-making. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses what economists have to say about the impact and importance of the number and range of decision-making options that people have. 

Feb 6, 2014

Dueling unemployment rates

Whenever the monthly jobless rates are released, there is criticism. The complaints are because the widely quoted rate does not include jobless workers who have stopped looking for work. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discuesses why this doesn't pose a problem. 

Feb 5, 2014

Sales taxes and the internet

There is an ongoing debate about sales taxes and whether they should be applied to online sales as well as to sales at traditional stores. To what degree does this matter when it comes to how people shop? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Feb 4, 2014

The oil market turned around

Oil exploration and production in the United States is on the rise. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden shares facts on how this has changed the balance of producing domestic oil production versus importing oil.