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Building new tools to study the epigenome

chemical and biomolecular engineering

Illustration showing molecules, microscope image and hazardous chemical symbol

Apr 8, 2019

Fabrics that protect against chemical warfare agents

A new textile coating has potential for use in masks and personal protective equipment for soldiers and those at risk of chemical exposure. 
Lilian Hsiao

Mar 21, 2019

We are the Wolfpack: Meet Lilian Hsiao

The award-winning scientist is breaking new ground for women in engineering. 
Israr Ul Haq, an Engineering Online student, poses near NC State's logo on campus.

Mar 21, 2019

From Pakistan to the Wolfpack: An Engineering Online grad’s journey to campus

Engineering Online graduate Israr Ul Haq traveled 28 hours from Pakistan to achieve a yearslong dream: seeing the school where he earned his master’s degree in person. 
spirals demonstrate the nc factory at work

Mar 18, 2019

Nanocrystal ‘factory’ could revolutionize quantum dot manufacturing

A new system for synthesizing perovskite quantum dots across the entire spectrum of visible light drastically reduces manufacturing costs, can be tuned on demand to any color and allows for real-time process monitoring to ensure quality control. 
3D-printed magnetic mesh

Jan 24, 2019

3D-printed soft mesh robots created

NC State researchers create 3D-printed soft robots. 
NC State Bell Tower in the fall

Oct 29, 2018

Hsiao receives AAAS Marion Milligan Mason Award

Dr. Lilian Hsiao, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University, has received the 2019 Marion Milligan Mason Award for Women in the Chemical Sciences. 
Campus Gateway

Sep 28, 2018

Alumni meet before the highest court

In WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corporation, the Supreme Court of the United States considered whether a U.S. patent owner was entitled to foreign lost profits when components of the patented invention were assembled and used outside of the United States. It’s subject matter that only an attorney could love. And in this case, three of the attorneys involved in the proceedings hold undergraduate degrees from the College of Engineering. 
Bell Tower in the spring

Sep 13, 2018

College climbs US News undergraduate rankings

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University is moving up steadily in US News & World Report rankings of undergraduate engineering programs. 
Keung tools

Aug 30, 2018

Building new tools to study the epigenome

Researchers are developing molecular-scale tools that can monitor and/or modify the epigenome.