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Jan 15, 2026

NC State’s Product Innovation Lab Showcase Highlights AI, Safety Tech and Smarter Design

Graduate students from across NC State collaborated to develop and pitch innovative products ranging from smart health wearables to AI-powered tools, showcasing how cross-disciplinary teams turn ideas into market-ready solutions.
student wearing a white fraternity jacket with various patches

Dec 9, 2025

Rooted in Leadership: Adrian Chavarria

Adrian Chavarria is a Construction Engineering major with a minor in Landscape Architecture in the Caldwell Class of 2028.
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Nov 6, 2025

Meet Jose Guerrero-Martinez, Prague 2025

Jose’s study abroad experience in Prague was truly transformative, opening his eyes to the intricate world of engineering.
Students explore an exhibit in the iPearl Innovation Studio

Oct 28, 2025

NC State and UNC Wilmington Faculty Offer High School Winter Research Experience

High school students from across the United States and Asia will soon have the chance to explore university-level research through a collaborative online program led by faculty from NC State…
A UEDA Award for Excellence.

Oct 28, 2025

Rural Works! Program Earns National Recognition

This month, Rural Works! was named the 2025 University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Award of Excellence winner in the Talent Development category. The honor celebrates university-led programs that strengthen local economies and prepare students for the workforce.
Group of students and faculty at overlook view with trees and mountains behind them.

Oct 28, 2025

Unique Program in Dresden, Germany Offers New Perspectives for MSE Students

The Dresden study abroad program is for Ph.D. students studying soft matter science. It  is part of the NSF program International Research Experiences for Students (IRES).
man in hard hat standing on top of windmill; a field of windmills are in the background

Oct 21, 2025

Bridging Students and Rural Communities

Hiring engineers in manufacturing fields remains a top priority for rural employers. Through Rural Works!, NC State was one of the first universities to try to meet rural employers’ needs and address the shortage of engineers in these areas.
Bryan Ormond in a white lab coat

Oct 2, 2025

Staying Nimble to Serve a Growing Array of Partners: TPACC’s Vision Under a New Leader

Bryan Ormond took over in July as the Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center’s new director. He’s optimistic about the research and testing hub’s future.

Aug 26, 2025

Building More Than Structures: A Caldwell Fellow’s Summer in Construction

For Kaitlyn Gainey, Caldwell Class of 2026, this summer has been about more than learning the technical aspects of construction engineering. As a Project Engineer Intern with DPR Construction at…