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David W. Johnston

May 16, 2025

Johnston Named ASCE Distinguished Member

The N.C. State Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering proudly celebrates Dr. David W. Johnston, Edward I. Weisiger Distinguished Professor Emeritus, for being named a Distinguished Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

An image of microplastics in water.

May 16, 2025

Microcleaners to Catch Microplastics

Researchers in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering are developing a system that could capture and remove microplastics from water simply by spreading small pellets made of organic material.
A speaker presents at a podium in a conference room with several round tables of seated attendees. Two screens display the message, "Thank you! Any questions?"

May 16, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Students Present Research at Biomaterials Day  

Textiles’ major role in biological and human health research and took center stage at Biomaterials Day. The annual event is an opportunity for students to share research and build connections with peers, faculty and industry experts.
The Belltower is framed with spring flowers on a warm May afternoon.

May 15, 2025

2025 Scholar of the Year Awards Celebrate Graduate Student Achievements

Students were nominated by their respective departments for their outstanding scholarly achievements, community impact and dedication to NC State.
NC State's Memorial Belltower

May 15, 2025

Engineering Represented Among 2025-26 Provost’s Faculty Fellows

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost and the Office for Faculty Excellence have announced the 2025-26 class of Provost’s Faculty Fellows.
steam billows out of a black metal pot that rests on a stone oven. there is an open fire in the oven.

May 14, 2025

What Are the Tradeoffs When People Have to Choose Between Clean Air and Clean Water?

A new study suggests that, while health risks from the resulting air pollution are real, the benefits associated with boiling water generally outweigh those risks.
Anna Haskins

May 13, 2025

Anna Haskins ’25: Engineering a Career with Honda

A double major in mechanical and textile engineering: if you haven’t heard of that path before, it’s because Anna Haskins is the first student at NC State to take it. 
Gregg Rothermel

May 13, 2025

Rothermel to Retire as Computer Science Department Head

Gregg Rothermel, Distinguished University Professor and Head of the NC State Department of Computer Science, will retire from his position on August 1, 2025.

Fred Kish, Stan Cheung and Jonathan Wierer

May 9, 2025

NC State ECE Researchers Secure DARPA Funding for New Project, HAPPI

Researchers from NC State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have secured a three-year, $5 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) aimed at improving energy efficient communications for a variety of applications.