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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. 
Raoul Farer in The Nonwovens Institute.

Aug 9, 2024

New faculty adds to NC State’s nonwovens reputation

Raoul Farer, Ph.D., will serve as a professor at the Wilson College of Textiles and executive deputy director at The Nonwovens Institute after an industry career with a leading nonwovens manufacturer.  

Aug 2, 2024

Distinguished Professorship established in honor of Hasan Jameel

A gift from Hal Lawton ‘96 and his wife Joanne has established the Dr. Hasan Jameel Distinguished Professorship to support the activities of a professor in the Paper Science and Engineering program at NC State. 
Julio Terán, an academic adviser and lecturer in the Engineering first-year program, with a Wolf Plaza statue.

Aug 1, 2024

UNC System research grant transforms first-year engineering course

In collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research, Julio Terán, an academic advisor and lecturer in the College of Engineering’s first-year program, will use a UNC system grant to integrate carbon neutrality principles into a first-year course. 
Jair Valenzuela, left, plays Super Smash Brothers Ultimate against Dean Jim Pfaendtner and Kaleb Decker in the new Esports Lab.

Jul 26, 2024

GG with Dean Pfaendtner

For many College of Engineering (COE) students, playing video games is a popular way to unwind. It’s also a favorite pastime of Jim Pfaendtner, Louis Martin-Vega Dean of Engineering. 
Spring blooms around the Memorial Belltower on an April afternoon. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Jul 26, 2024

Faculty highlights

The latest awards and honors earned by faculty of the College of Engineering at NC State University. 
A color drawing of a blue staircase with figures climbing. Each are passing red bricks to each other to help build at the top of the stairs. The sky is light blue with a white cloud in the background.

Jul 26, 2024

Office for Faculty Development and Success has a new name, but same core values

Led by Joel Ducoste, associate dean for faculty development and success, OFDS has established a mission to "create opportunities for a community ecosystem where faculty achieve professional fulfillment and advance each other’s success." 
Arnav Jhala

Jul 26, 2024

Q&A: Questions for Arnav Jhala

How did you get involved in esports research and program development? As a graduate student at NC State, I was a teaching assistant for the game development class in 2004. This was just before our official game development concentration was established. I joined the faculty in 2016 and have been managing the curriculum for the game… 

Jul 23, 2024

Embracing AI in the workplace

David Perryman, director of Talent Acquisition and Employment at NC State, explores why we should embrace – not fear – AI in the workplace.