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NC State chapter of National Society of Black Engineers wins Chapter of the Year awards

Danielle Herman

NC State alumna and astronaut Christina Koch

Nov 1, 2024

Christina Koch to be honored with North Carolina Award for Science

The North Carolina Award is given annually by the state to up to six individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and nation in the fields of fine art, literature, public service and science. Koch, who is being recognized for science, will receive the award from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper at a ceremony on Nov. 14. 
Photo of person on the left standing behind a lecturn on an elevated riser speaking to a room of attentive people all seated at several round tables throughout the room.

Oct 4, 2024

Dean Pfaendtner’s takeaways from the Applied AI in Engineering & Computer Science Symposium

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the College of Engineering brought together industry leaders and our faculty, staff and students to discuss where the college is headed with using AI in its classrooms, research and work. As part of a land-grant institution, it’s imperative that the college is preparing our students to excel in industries that will… 
Charlie Townsend, right, accepts award from Raleigh mayor Mary Ann Baldwin.

Sep 30, 2024

NC State alum wins New Professional Engineer of the Year award

Charlie Townsend '15, '21 is the land development team leader for VHB, where he leads projects that are shaping the landscape of Raleigh’s residential, industrial and commercial sectors — or as he puts it, the places where people live, work and play. 
Lauren Welch

Aug 22, 2024

Lauren Welch appointed COE Executive Director of Philanthropy

Welch, who is a double alumna of NC State, has a minor in chemical engineering. She earned bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and multidisciplinary studies, as well as a master’s degree in higher education administration. 
Bryson Lee

Aug 14, 2024

An out-of-state student comes home

For Bryson Lee, despite being an out-of-state student, coming to NC State University feels like coming home. 
Six engineering students pose for a photo with Rebecca Ward and Georgina Sanchez after their poster presentations for the Coastal Community Resilience Immersive Training Program.

Aug 2, 2024

Engineering students help Jones County improve resiliency

For six College of Engineering students, a summer focused on the coast meant a summer spent learning about how to support a coastal community working to improve its resilience to threats like heavy rainfall and flooding.  This summer, the community was Jones County, located about two hours southeast of NC State University and 30 miles from… 
Savannah Tabor, dressed in NC State red graduation gown, leans against large boulders on Fort Macon Beach. The Atlantic Ocean and waves can be seen behind her.

May 3, 2024

Savannah Tabor surprises herself with her determination

Tabor, a Pamlico County native, worked more than 20 hours per week while a full-time student in Havelock. 
JaiShaun Boyd, left, holds SciBridge project. He is with two other students in a lab.

May 1, 2024

JaiShaun Boyd did everything he could to make the most of his time at NC State

Working through grief after losing his older brother, he started to pursue opportunities that led him to his next stop: graduate school in Oregon. 
The NC State NSBE chapter pose after winning two awards. Jenni Mangala, center left, and Bryan Washington, center right, hold the awards.

Apr 30, 2024

NC State chapter of National Society of Black Engineers wins Chapter of the Year awards

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter at NC State University won two chapter awards this year at the 50th annual NSBE Convention held March 20-24 in Atlanta. Forty-seven NC State students attended, the highest number ever for the chapter.