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Feb 27, 2024

Podcast: Sanitation (or, what do we do with all this poop?)

Francis de los Reyes joins Audio Abstract to discuss the challenges involved in improving sanitation practices both at home and abroad. 

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Feb 27, 2024

AI-driven lab speeds catalysis research

The new tool, called Fast-Cat, can provide more information in five days than is possible in six months of conventional testing. 

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Feb 23, 2024

Energy-X awarded $1.4 million DOE grant for next-gen heat pumps

Under this grant, the Energy-X lab will closely work with its industry partner and ORNL to develop a novel variable-capacity evaporator technology for improving heat pump performance, saving energy and reducing payback time.  

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Feb 23, 2024

Autonomous, self-driving microscope accelerates cellular imaging

Traditional microscopy has significantly advanced in speed and resolution over the past decade. However, these advancements are typically limited by the speed at which an individual can image one biological sample at a time. 

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Feb 19, 2024

2023-24 University Faculty Scholars named

NC State’s 2023-24 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 22 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond. 

The meeting space in Wolf Ridge Valley Hall is part of Engineering Village 2, the new Living and Learning Village on Centennial Campus set to open this fall.

Feb 19, 2024

Engineering Village expanding to Centennial Campus

Starting this fall, NC State College of Engineering (COE) students will have a new living and learning village option.  

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Feb 15, 2024

Do AI-driven chemistry labs actually work? New metrics promise answers

The idea of a self-driving lab is wonderful. But how well do they actually work? 

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Feb 13, 2024

Partner Profile: University of Seoul

Explore the 20-year partnership between NC State and the University of Seoul, fostering academic collaboration and cultural exchanges. 

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Feb 13, 2024

GCSP fundraiser aims to raise funds for incoming students

Currently, GCSP is raising funds to support five incoming and transfer undergraduate engineering students. The funds will cover costs for them to participate in the GCSP Undergraduate Research Experience, where they will focus on one of the four pillars of the program. They aim to raise $5,000 to enable this opportunity for five students.