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Catalyst opens door to more efficient, environmentally friendly ethylene production

chemical and biomolecular engineering

A droplet of liquid metal turns to a stream of liquid metal when a small voltage is applied.

Aug 4, 2020

Controlling streams of liquid metal at room temperature

Researchers have demonstrated a technique that allows them to produce streams of liquid metal at room temperature. By applying a low voltage to the liquid metal, the researchers were able to tune its surface tension across at least three orders of magnitude. 

Jul 29, 2020

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund supports six promising projects

This year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Fund winners are working toward safer treatments for human and animal health, novel manufacturing methods for toilet paper, lightweight car frames and synthetic fuel. 
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Jul 17, 2020

Rahman receives COE Distinguished Dissertation Award

Dr. Akond Rahman, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Tennessee Technological University and 2019 NC State Ph.D. graduate, has received the College of Engineering’s 2020 Distinguished Dissertation Award 
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Jun 10, 2020

‘Artificial chemist’ combines AI, robotics to conduct autonomous R&D

Combining AI and robotics to advance materials R&D and manufacturing. 
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May 14, 2020

NC State students win Goldwater Scholarships

Three undergraduates receive the nation’s preeminent scholarship for science, math and engineering. 
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May 7, 2020

College recognizes outstanding seniors

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University is happy to announce the 2020 Outstanding Senior Awards to four exceptional students in the categories of Citizenship and Service, Humanities, Leadership and Scholarly Achievement.  
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Apr 29, 2020

Dr. Michael Dickey receives inaugural outstanding research mentor award

During the 29th Annual Spring Undergraduate Research & Creativity Symposium, held virtually April 24-25, Dr. Michael Dickey, Alcoa Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering was presented with the inaugural Outstanding Research Mentor Award from the Office of Undergraduate Research. 
portrait of Jeff Dugas

Apr 29, 2020

Lessons distilled, from sports medicine to sanitizer

At NC State, Jeff Dugas ’90 learned about problem solving, leadership, service and more, and he has built on the experience as a successful orthopedic surgeon and distillery co-founder. 
diagram of ethylene production process

Apr 27, 2020

Catalyst opens door to more efficient, environmentally friendly ethylene production

A research team led by North Carolina State University has engineered a new catalyst that can more efficiently convert ethane into ethylene, which is used in a variety of manufacturing processes.