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Economist Mike Walden

Aug 18, 2016

Economic Perspective: The Future of Growth

What does the future of economic growth look like? NC State University economist Mike Walden shares some thoughts from his field. 
Nick McCrory dives in the Olympics

Aug 17, 2016

Student Spotlight: Olympic Bronze Medalist Dives Into Physiology at CALS

Diver Nick McCrory nabbed a bronze medal in the 2012 Olympics. Now, he's in the Physiology Program at CALS with his sights on a new goal: medical school. 
Student holding experiment sample

Aug 17, 2016

From Pest to Love Bug: NC State Helps Kids Learn More About Insects

As a young girl turns a glass vial over in her hand, the caterpillar inside wriggles. The girl squeals. And with just three words – “I love caterpillars!” – it’s clear that the day’s lesson hasn’t been lost on her. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 17, 2016

Economic Perspective: Is Retirement New?

What caused the modern idea of retirement to come about? NC State University economist Mike Walden has a few thoughts on the matter. 
A man walking with a brown horse in a field.

Aug 16, 2016

Back in the Saddle

Franklin County kicked off its 21st annual Horse Tour, where owners can gather, share and gain knowledge of the equine industry. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 16, 2016

Economic Perspective: What’s the High Tech Sector?

Have you ever wondered what makes up the defined high tech sector? NC State University economist Mike Walden helps lay out some parameters. 
Mosquito larvae sample

Aug 15, 2016

Engineering a New Mosquito

The field of genetic engineering offers an array of approaches to eliminating human diseases spread by mosquitoes. NC State Univeristy Ph.D. student Sophia Webster is conducting research on one viable solution to the problem. 
Ted Feitshans headshot

Aug 15, 2016

Aikido, Ag and Environmental Law

Extension Professor Ted Feitshans is equally comfortable in the classroom, in the field or on the martial arts mat. And you might be surprised by how much they overlap. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Aug 15, 2016

Economic Perspective: Skipping the Starter Home

The starter home purchase used to be a landmark event in a young couple's life. So why are modern couples bypassing this step? NC State University economist Mike Walden posits a few ideas on the topic. 
NC State University's belltower, lit in celebratory red as vehicles pass through a roundabout at night.

Aug 15, 2016

NC State Boosts Efforts to Commercialize Research Discoveries

CALS' Dr. Heike Sederoff is among Chancellor's Innovation Fund winners leading innovative projects designed to turn great ideas into real-world products and solutions.