Engineering Communications

May 2, 2018

Cancer immunotherapy uses melanin against melanoma

Work in biomedical engineering has led to a melanin-enhanced cancer immunotherapy technique, applied via a transdermal patch, that can also serve as a vaccine, based on early experiments done in a mouse model. 

May 2, 2018

Pioneering NASA engineer welcomes incoming engineering students to campus

Dr. Christine Mann Darden had several bits of sage wisdom to share with first-year students during the 2017 NC State College of Engineering Welcome. 

May 2, 2018

Gaming to inspire future generations of health scientists

If the United States wants to remain a leader in health sciences, it needs to interest young people from diverse backgrounds in the field. With that in mind, a team of researchers, supported by a $1.3 million grant from National Institutes of Health, is developing an online adventure game designed to inspire future generations to pursue health-related careers. 

May 2, 2018

New manufacturing process for SiC power devices opens market to more competition

NC State researchers are rolling out a new manufacturing process and chip design for silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, which can be used to more efficiently regulate power in technologies that use electronics. The process, called PRESiCE^TM, was developed with support from the PowerAmerica Institute funded by the Department of Energy to make it easier for companies to enter the SiC marketplace and develop new products. 

May 2, 2018

Bitzer named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors

Dr. Donald L. Bitzer, Distinguished University Research Professor of Computer Science, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. 

May 2, 2018

The drones of Namibia

A new study-abroad program within the College gives students a chance to further their knowledge of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology while helping to protect some of the world’s most majestic animals. 

May 2, 2018

In our labs

Explore the spaces where our engineering faculty members create innovation. In this issue, visit the Transportation Human Factors Research Group Laboratory. 

May 2, 2018

From soldier to student

Veterans and active duty members of the military are making the transition to college life. 

May 2, 2018

A Wolfpack family gives back

Pack loyalty prompts the Sigmon family to make generous gifts to the College of Engineering and the University.