A Wish Come True at Lampe Joint BME

In March, high school student Jayden got his wish: to create a new eye patch during a bootcamp at the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill (Lampe Joint BME).

Q&A: Questions for Krista Walton

Krista Walton started as Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State University on June 30. She was previously the Associate Vice President for Research Operations and Infrastructure at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Advanced Materials Hot Off The Press

A new advanced manufacturing facility with a unique hot press system capable of reaching 2,000 degrees Celsius while applying 50 tons of pressure is open for use on Centennial Campus.

Electricity-Generating Wearable Tech Is Also Comfortable

Researchers at NC State UniversitY have demonstrated new wearable technologies that both generate electricity from human movement and improve the comfort of the technology for the people wearing them.

Becoming the Role Model She Once Needed

First-generation college student Madison Thompson — whose many hats include Goodnight Scholar, Ben Franklin Scholar, Department of Computer Science Ambassador and co-president of a nonprofit — has a vision for the future. She’s bright, personable, passionate, incredibly hardworking and has created a path to success that most others can only dream of.

COE Career Fair ‘Runs Like Clockwork’

Seeing the NC State Engineering Career Fair in action last fall was a full-circle moment for Will Mullen ‘13, now an engineering manager at Nation Ford Chemical and former student career fair volunteer.

Jie Yin Wins PECASE Award

Jie Yin, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or PECASE, in 2024. The award is the highest honor given to emerging scientists and engineers by the U.S. federal government. Yin’s research integrates the design principles of kirigami, which is similar to…

BTEC Boosts NC Biomanufacturing

On May 2, Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) faculty held a graduation ceremony for 83 students, bringing the total of BTEC alumni to 1,071.

Floss Your Teeth, Get Vaccinated

In the future, you might have the option to leave the dentist office vaccinated against the flu. Researchers at NC State University recently demonstrated a new vaccine delivery method using dental floss.

Four Receive NSF CAREER Awards

The National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award, also known as the CAREER award, is one of the most prestigious research awards for early-career faculty members.

Transforming Battery Research With Quantum Simulations

NC State University researchers are developing new computer methods to simulate the behavior of materials — especially the kinds used in batteries.

Two Elected NAI Fellows

Martin Thuo, professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Victor Veliadis, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the executive director and CTO of PowerAmerica, were named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.

Bridging Students and Rural Communities

Hiring engineers in manufacturing fields remains a top priority for rural employers. Through Rural Works!, NC State was one of the first universities to try to meet rural employers’ needs and address the shortage of engineers in these areas.

Accelerating Momentum

Transformative philanthropic investments lift college to new heights.

Launching Their Futures

Four recipients of the Pearce Aerospace Engineering Scholarship discover a world of opportunities.

Young Alumni: Michael Sanderson

Michael Sanderson ‘17, ‘24, finished his second degree from NC State University just last year — but his time with the Wolfpack is only getting started.

Beyond the Day

On Day of Giving, alumni, parents, faculty and staff members, students and friends of the college gave 1,515 gifts totalling $8,165,279. But more important than the numbers are the spirit behind the gifts and the causes they go to support.

Celebrating COE Distinguished Engineering Alumni

Three College of Engineering alumni received the 2024 Distinguished Engineering Alumni (DEA) Award.

From the Board

Latest update from the NC State Engineering Foundation Board of Directors.

A Gift to the College of Engineering Opens Up Pathways

Gifts from College of Engineering alumni keep our college moving forward.

POP Back on The Oval

The Oval — one of NC State University’s Hallowed Places — was abuzz for the third annual POP Back on Sept. 4.