Author: Dave Caldwell

May 6, 2013

Why is it taking longer to graduate from college?

NC State University economist Mike Walden talks about why it's taking longer for students to graduate from college, a trend that increases the cost of a college degree. 

May 3, 2013

Alumni Association honors CALS faculty members

Seven College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty members were among 21 N.C. State University professors honored by the N.C. State Alumni Association with 2013 faculty awards for outstanding work in and out of the classroom. 

May 3, 2013

The disappearing work force

The percentage of the U.S. population that is in the labor force is at a 30-year low. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses this disturbing trend. 

May 1, 2013

New Vance County Extension director named

A Virginia Cooperative Extension agent has been named to direct the North Carolina Cooperative Extension program in Vance County. 

Apr 24, 2013

New Cabarrus Extension director named

Robert “Robbie” Furr, director of North Carolina Cooperative Extension programs in Mecklenburg County since 2009, has been named to direct the Extension program in Cabarrus County. 

Apr 24, 2013

YOU DECIDE: How should North Carolina fund roads?

Gas taxes are used to pay for road construction and maintenance in most states, but there are cracks appearing in the system. Mike Walden discusses possible alternatives. 

Apr 24, 2013

Votes cast for dean’s ice cream

It is too early to know yet what College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Richard Linton’s official ice cream will be, but the votes have been cast. 

Apr 23, 2013

Study shows reproductive effects of pesticide exposure span generations

North Carolina State University researchers studying aquatic organisms called Daphnia have found that exposure to a chemical pesticide has impacts that span multiple generations – causing the so-called “water fleas” to produce more male offspring, and causing reproductive problems in female offspring. 

Apr 15, 2013

Report estimates benefits, costs of N.C. energy exploration

Drilling for oil and gas off the North Carolina coast and for natural gas inland could generate millions of dollars in economic activity and create thousands of jobs. That same energy exploration and recovery could cause millions of dollars in damage to coastal communities and reduce property values inland. 

Apr 12, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Will robots replace people in work?

In the past, new technology has both destroyed and created jobs. What will the future hold? Mike Walden discusses.