Students Like Online (IMAGE) North Carolina State University Caption Online training students are more engaged and focused when the electronic "helper" is portrayed by an image that matches their race and gender. Credit Dr. Lori Foster Thompson, North Carolina State University Usage Restrictions Image credit must be given. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.