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2024/25 NC State Engineering Magazine

From solving the alternative protein puzzle to artificial intelligence; from glassy gels to LEDs; from domestic rubber manufacturing to tractor pulls; from research to philanthropy – catch up on the latest engineering news and alumni happenings!

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Piecing Together the Protein Puzzle

Engineers, scientists, farmers, chefs and other stakeholders are investing more resources into alternative proteins, an emerging sector that shows promise as a supplement to traditional agriculture.

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Ready for an AI Future

To set up students, faculty and staff for success in an increasingly AI-driven society, NC State’s College of Engineering is integrating AI into its full breadth of curricula and research.

Sensors, Centered

The Institute for Connected Sensor- Systems (IConS) ties together NC State’s strengths in sensor development and application-driven solutions.

Philanthropy

Ways to give to the NC State Engineering Foundation

With options of annual giving, endowments, planned giving, capital gifts and more, there is a way for you to support the College of Engineering at NC State. Click the link below to learn how.

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NC State Engineering Magazine

DEAN
Jim Pfaendtner

EDITOR
Danielle Herman

DESIGN
Candice Kimble Wallace

ILLUSTRATIONS
Allison Cassels, Maddie Gyurek, Jie Sun

CONTRIBUTORS
Allison Araya DeBusk, Matt Shipman, Matt Simpson, Nicole Zelniker

IMAGES
Chris Bailey, Thomas Bormans, Alper Bozkurt, Corpora Studios, Ayse Ercumen, Alexandra Goodnight, Becky Kirkland, Abby Lampe, Jenni Mangala, Meredith Martinez, Pack Pullers, Rhett and Link, Karl Whetzel, Jie Yin, Kerrigan Zambrana

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