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NC State Receives $3M from ARPA-E to Advance Self-Driving Laboratory Research

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May 5, 2026

Kaitlyn Gainey ’26: From Wolfpack Family to Finding a Home in CCEE

Where did you grow up? When did you realize you wanted to study construction engineering? I’m from Asheboro, North Carolina, which is about an hour and a half away. I am from a Wolfpack family; my mom, my dad and two of my uncles are NC State graduates. My little brother is actually a freshman…
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May 4, 2026

Ashley Dehn’s SENsational Success

Ashley Dehn started her senior year with a first-place team award in innovation at an international biosensor competition. She's ending her year – and her time as an undergraduate student – ready to build on her research. 
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May 1, 2026

Hassan Gift Accelerates Hypersonics Research

The newly named Hassan Lab was officially dedicated on April 23, 2026, recognizing the significant support and resources Hassan’s gift will provide faculty and students who are innovating in a rapidly advancing field.

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Apr 29, 2026

Shandler Mason: Human-Centered Software Engineering

Shandler Mason is a Spring 2026 Department of Computer Science Ph.D. graduate.

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Apr 29, 2026

Caden Tolentino: Enacting Positive Change

Caden Tolentino is a Spring 2026 ECE graduate and NC State Men’s Soccer team Captain.
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Apr 29, 2026

Roopa Velraja ’26: Understanding the ‘Why’ Behind a Process

CCEE Spring 2026 grad Roopa Velraja was drawn to NC State for its hands-on learning, rigorous academics and deep ties to industry.
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Apr 28, 2026

Tyler Lotz: Biomedical Engineering Ambassador

Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering caught up with recent graduate, Tyler Lotz, who is walking the stage at our graduation ceremony this May.
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Apr 21, 2026

2026 COE Awards Recognize Outstanding Staff and Faculty

More than 60 staff and faculty members across the College of Engineering were honored at the 2026 COE Awards event on April 9.
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Apr 20, 2026

NC State Receives $3M from ARPA-E to Advance Self-Driving Laboratory Research

The award will help to accelerate the development of a self-driving laboratory for data-rich discovery of heterogeneous catalysts, the solid materials that make many fuel and chemical manufacturing processes faster, more efficient and more economical.