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Alternative Service Break

Meriem Laroussi, second from bottom left, holds up “Wolfies” (wolf ears) while working as a student lead on an Alternative Service Break trip.

Jul 26, 2024

Crowdfunding campaigns support COE academic programs

Over the last year, NC State College of Engineering (COE) staff and faculty members have led three successful crowdfunding campaigns for student-centered programs in the COE Office of Academic Affairs. These campaigns were selected by NC State Crowdfunding, which manages six to seven campaigns each semester. NC State Crowdfunding connects alumni, friends, family and community…
The Formula SAE team poses at a racetrack with the car they built.

Jan 19, 2024

Engineer your experience

Through the Engineer Your Experience (EYE) Program, undergraduate engineering students can make opportunities their realities. EYE funding supports study abroad, professional development, conferences and workshops, service trips, technical certifications and more.

Meriem Laroussi, second from bottom left, holds up “Wolfies” (wolf ears) while working as a student lead on an Alternative Service Break trip.

Jan 19, 2024

Fulbright scholars head to Rwanda

The Fulbright program provides approximately 8,000 scholarships annually for graduate study, to conduct research or to teach English abroad. This year, 11 NC State students were awarded 2023 Fulbright Scholarships, a new record.
View of orange sunset behind outline of palm trees and ocean water in the foreground.

Apr 12, 2023

Students spent spring breaks engineering solutions

Engineering students share their experiences of helping others in different areas of the world during NC State's 2023 Alternative Service Break.
Group of NC State students pose together in front of Alaskan waterfall.

May 17, 2022

Graduate student participates in an Alternative Service Break and shares her love for science in Alaska

These experiences will make my Alternative Service Break was one I will never forget. Not only did I rediscover my passion for being a STEM educator and reclaim my power in making a positive impact, but I also became more confident in my own identity as a first-generation American scientist.