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Dec 4, 2013

Ligler awarded distinction of Fellow by AAAS

Dr. Frances Ligler, Lampe Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been awarded the distinction of Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Dec 2, 2013

Nanoscale coatings improve stability and efficiency of devices for renewable fuel generation

North Carolina State University researchers and colleagues from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have shown that a specialized coating technique can make certain water-splitting devices more stable and more efficient.

Nov 26, 2013

Researchers design interactive software to target teen alcohol use

North Carolina State University and the University of California, San Francisco, are developing interactive software aimed at helping teens reduce alcohol use and the risks associated with drinking alcohol.

Nov 26, 2013

Researchers use nanoscale ‘patches’ to sensitize targeted cell receptors

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Duke University have developed nanoscale “patches” that can be used to sensitize targeted cell receptors, making them more responsive to signals that control cell activity.

Nov 25, 2013

NC State engineering alumni return for Homecoming celebration

Alumni of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University returned to campus Friday, Nov. 1, for a Homecoming celebration held in the James B. Hunt Jr. Library and at other locations on NC State’s Centennial Campus.

Nov 25, 2013

North Carolina Solar Center announces “Solarize Raleigh” project

Following its endorsement by the Raleigh City Council, the North Carolina Solar Center is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop and execute “Solarize Raleigh,” a solar group purchase program for the City of Raleigh.

Nov 24, 2013

NC State engineering professor named Entrepreneur of the Year

Dr. Jayant Baliga, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the Power Semiconductor Research Center at North Carolina State University, has been honored with the Dr. John S. Risley Entrepreneur of the Year award. Each year, the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) at NC State honors an Entrepreneur…

Nov 24, 2013

Five from College of Engineering named University Faculty Scholars

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University was well represented on the list of 2013-14 University Faculty Scholars announced by Chancellor Randy Woodson on Nov. 22. Five faculty, or a quarter of this year’s list of scholars, are part of the College. The recognition and reward program is part of the university’s strategic…

Nov 21, 2013

Ultrasound, nanoparticles may help diabetics avoid the needle

A new nanotechnology-based technique for regulating blood sugar in diabetics may give patients the ability to release insulin painlessly using a small ultrasound device, allowing them to go days between injections.