Author: Caroline Taney

Aug 31, 2017

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Darren Ley

Darren Ley is a behind-the-scenes magician. Ley has worked full time for NC State since 1995 and part time between 1988 and 1993. Over the years, his department and job title have changed and his services and skills have evolved, but Ley remains a constant. 

Aug 29, 2017

Cross Collaboration Tackles Microaggressions

At NC State, DELTA’s Instructional Media Production team collaborated with a faculty member and her graduate students within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and with Arts NC State to tackle the ongoing challenge of addressing microaggressions. DELTA created a series of videos recreating real-life examples of microaggressions on campus. 

Aug 9, 2017

HOW Design Live 2017 Recap

Recently DELTA attended HOW Design Live, a conference that focuses on refueling passion for work while also combining practical knowledge needed to achieve and advance in your own career. Topics included giving and receiving beneficial critique, how to replenish your creativity and the idea of presence. 

Jul 21, 2017

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Tammy Rodda

When you walk into DELTA’s main office you are greeted with a smile. Administrative Support Specialist Tammy Rodda considers herself the gatekeeper of DELTA and its personnel. The Long Island native left New York for North Carolina and hasn’t looked back. 

Jun 29, 2017

Increasing Efficiency, Collaboration Through Agile

A group of DELTA project coordinators and program managers attended the Agile2016 Conference and came back ready to share the knowledge they had gained as well as incorporate new approaches and practices to promote collaboration and efficiency among DELTA staff. 

Jun 29, 2017

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Samantha McCuen

For numerous projects, ranging from Application Development to Course Development, Service and Outreach to Instructional Tools, Training and Support, to Marketing and Communications, behind the scenes is Samantha McCuen. 

Jun 28, 2017

Rich Gurnsey’s Design Selected for Art-On-The-Move

DELTA multimedia specialist Rich Gurnsey had his bus designs selected for the third time as part of the Art-On-The-Move contest. His artwork has been featured in 2013, 2015 and 2017. 

Jun 16, 2017

Interest Groups Promote Cross-University Collaboration

DELTA supports a variety of interest groups with a focus on Mediasite, instructional design and virtual reality. These groups meet to discuss the goals and challenges of utilizing new technology in the classroom. 

May 31, 2017

Robinson Recognized as Finalist for Enterprise Video Awards

DELTA’s Mobile Media Producer Jeff Robinson was recently recognized as a finalist in the 2017 Enterprise Video Awards hosted by the Sonic Foundry Mediasite Conference titled Unleash17. Robinson worked with Mediasite Video Platform to show three different views of the interferometer used in labs at NC State. 

May 23, 2017

New CTI Nameplates Utilize Latest Technology

DELTA staff members recently received a modifiable tablet nameplate outside of their office space in the Center for Technology and Innovation. The nameplates allow DELTA staff members to set a status on the tablet including free, busy, in a meeting, on a lunch break or available for questions.