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

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

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Neil Sood: Giving Back and Going Further

Featured: Neil Sood, Spring 2026 ECE graduate and STEM education advocate
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Maria Herrera Quesada: Finding Home

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