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Engineering the Future: It All Starts at NC State

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The College of Engineering at NC State University is North Carolina’s flagship engineering school. We lead through research, prepare the next generation of engineers and computer scientists, and partner with industry to deliver solutions that fuel the economy and power your day.

The demand for innovative engineers and computer scientists has never been higher as our society’s technological landscape moves faster than ever. The College of Engineering at NC State University is meeting that demand — just as it has done since NC State was founded in 1887.

Across North Carolina and beyond, NC State engineers are turning bold ideas into breakthroughs, from smarter power grids and faster chips to life-changing technologies. We don’t wait for the future. We create it — right here at NC State.

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Growing Our Pack

12,500+ students finding their path forward

Turning Ideas Into Action

650+ products to market out of NC State research

Statewide Impact

Through partnerships with companies and schools throughout North Carolina, we are making a statewide impact.

North Carolina and Real-World Impacts

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Safer Shipping for Hazardous Materials

A new study finds that composite metal foam (CMF) can withstand tremendous force – enough to punch a hole in a railroad tank car – at much lower weight than solid steel. The finding raises the possibility of creating a safer generation of tanker cars for transporting hazardous materials.

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Nontoxic Materials Lead to More Fruitful Farming

NC State inventors helped engineer a first-of-its-kind solid lubricant that’s not only safer for the environment but might work better than the leading commercially available alternatives at preventing jams in seed spreaders. 

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The World’s Fastest Swimming Robot

Inspired by the fins of a manta ray, researchers at NC State University have engineered a soft robot that can swim even faster than its record-breaking predecessor.

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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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