Ph.D. candidate wins Fulbright to develop soil sensors in France

Riley Lawson sitting and pointing to France on a map

Jun 21, 2024

Ph.D. candidate wins Fulbright to develop soil sensors in France

Riley Lawson, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, will be spending the next academic year in France as a Fulbright.

NC State's Global Courtyard includes an art installation that resembles a globe

Jun 21, 2024

Engineering faculty members among 2024-25 Fulbright Scholars

This year’s cohort will study methods to mitigate wildfires and educate the public about nuclear energy, among other academic and research pursuits around the world.

gloved hands are stretching a thin sheet of clear material over a nail; the material is stretching over the sharp nail without breaking

Jun 20, 2024

Researchers create new class of materials called ‘glassy gels’

Glassy gels are extremely hard, but not brittle – they can stretch up to five times their original length.

young men looking a specially designed tractor

Jun 20, 2024

Biological and Agricultural Engineering programs continue to shine in rankings

The graduate program in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering has ranked No. 3 in the nation according to the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.

Two men standing beside a large bench-shaped robot.

Jun 17, 2024

N.C. PSI advances AI for agriculture

At NC State University, the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative is leading efforts aimed at helping producers put artificial intelligence to work for increased yields, efficiency and sustainability. Two new tools will…

time-lapse photograph shows blurred images of car lights moving in two different directions

Jun 14, 2024

New technique improves AI ability to map 3D space with 2D cameras

Because the technique works effectively with limited computational resources, it holds promise for improving the navigation of autonomous vehicles.

a man runs across a green lawn wearing a robotic exoskeleton that attaches to his waist, hips and knees

Jun 14, 2024

AI-powered simulation training improves human performance in robotic exoskeletons

The robotic exoskeletons help users save energy while walking, running and climbing stairs.

diagram shows infrared light passing through an oxide membrane

Jun 13, 2024

Researchers demonstrate new way to ‘squeeze’ infrared light

The thin-film membranes confine infrared light far better than bulk crystals, which are the established technology for infrared light confinement.

Inside a testing lab, a human-sized manikin moves inside flames.

Jun 13, 2024

Fanning the flames of textile science

In its 30th year, the Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) celebrates innovations that have defined textile science.

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