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May 19, 2026

Data Centers Are Driving Up Power Bills. A New Study Looks at How Bad It Could Get

Electricity demand from data centers and cryptocurrency mining is likely to increase power costs in parts of the country by up to 57% by 2030.
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May 18, 2026

Nathan Auman ’26: On the Rise

Nathan Auman, a Park Scholar and member of the class of 2026, has always been the type to have the next 15 years of his life mapped out; however, he threw his plans out during his first week at NC State and allowed his life to take its own shape.
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May 18, 2026

Yang Receives Goldwater Scholarship

Bryce Yang, a junior majoring in computer science, was one of three NC State University students to receive the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship this year. 
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May 14, 2026

COE Seniors Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

The Outstanding Senior Awards categories are Citizenship & Service, Humanities, Leadership and Scholarly Achievement. Seniors are nominated by their respective academic departments, and winners are chosen by a selection committee made up of faculty and staff members in the college.
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May 8, 2026

Welcoming Department of Computer Science Head Daphne Yao

Danfeng (Daphne) Yao has been named the next head of the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. Her appointment begins July 1, 2026. 
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May 8, 2026

Shirin Mohamed Has Advice for CBE Students: Be Open to Finding Opportunities

Between founding a new club and creating connections around the world, Mohamed has left her mark on Centennial Campus.
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May 7, 2026

Neil Sood: Giving Back and Going Further

Featured: Neil Sood, Spring 2026 ECE graduate and STEM education advocate
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May 7, 2026

Grad Student Profile: Will Kirschenman

Will Kirschenman, a Ph.D. candidate in Operations Research, came to NC State to bring together operations research, military experience, and service-oriented problem-solving.
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May 6, 2026

Maria Herrera Quesada: Finding Home

Featured: Maria Herrera Quesada, Spring 2026 Department of Nuclear Engineering Ph.D. graduate.