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October 2019

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Oct 28, 2019

NC State Researchers Land NSF Grant to Develop AI Tools for Workforce Empowerment

The $980,000 grant will allow NC State researchers to develop new artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help job seekers and employers manage a rapidly changing labor market. 

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Oct 24, 2019

Study Abroad Spotlight: Jenna Nabors

Communication and international studies double major Jenna Nabors spent a semester studying in South Africa. Learn more about her experience. 

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Oct 22, 2019

Carol Rahmani: Giving Where Your Interests Lie

Carol Rahmani earned three degrees in psychology at NC State. She's made plans to give back to her department and to other areas at NC State that she and her late husband loved. 

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Oct 21, 2019

Darn You, R2! When Do We Blame Robots?

New research from NC State psychologists shows people are likely to blame robots for workplace accidents, but only if they believe the robots are autonomous. 

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Oct 17, 2019

Study Finds Brands Are Resilient Against ‘Fake News’ on Social Media

“Fake news” stories targeting corporations may be obnoxious, but new research from communication professor Yang Cheng finds that they likely pose little threat to well-established brands. 

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Oct 15, 2019

My NC State Story: Angela Burruss (Communication ‘98)

Communication alumna Angela Burruss says hands-on learning at NC State helped seal her chosen career path. 

Oct 7, 2019

Study Abroad Spotlight: Timothy McDonald Jr.

Social work graduate student Timothy McDonald Jr. spent a semester studying abroad in Accra, Ghana. Learn more about his experience. 

Abby Labar interviews two players from the Carolina Hurricanes

Oct 3, 2019

In-Game Host Abby Labar Spotlights Hurricanes Athletes, Fans

What can you do with an NC State degree in communication? Ask Abby Labar, in-game host for the Carolina Hurricanes.  

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Oct 1, 2019

Wolfpack Writers: Christopher Ruocchio

We caught up with English alumnus Christopher Ruocchio to learn more about his science fiction novel "Empire of Silence."