Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Jul 2, 2014

Inspired by nature, researchers create tougher metal materials

Drawing inspiration from the structure of bones and bamboo, researchers have found that by gradually changing the internal structure of metals they can make stronger, tougher materials that can be customized for a wide variety of applications – from body armor to automobile parts. 

Jun 24, 2013

NC State launches Nanoengineering Program to help meet global workforce demand

Nanomaterials and nanotechnology are key to innovation in industries from pharmaceuticals to consumer electronics, a point made clear by the White House’s Materials Genome Initiative. To help meet the growing demand for workers who can keep pace with these emerging technologies, North Carolina State University is launching a master’s degree program in nanoengineering. 

Feb 13, 2013

Yingling to receive ACS COMP Junior Faculty Award

Dr. Yaroslava G. Yingling, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been selected to receive the 2012 OpenEye Outstanding Junior Faculty Award in Computational Chemistry from the American Chemical Society’s Computers in Chemistry Division (COMP). 

Jul 10, 2012

MSE professor’s article among journal’s most read

A materials science and engineering professor at North Carolina State University has achieved a milestone in the Journal of Applied Physics, an international publication of the American Institute of Physics. 

Jul 10, 2012

Irving receives NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Douglas L. Irving, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award, known as the NSF CAREER Award, is one of the highest honors given by NSF to young faculty in science and engineering. 

Feb 13, 2012

Yingling receives NSF Career Award

Dr. Yaroslava G. Yingling, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). 

Jul 26, 2011

Conrad to receive 2012 ASM Gold Medal

Dr. Hans Conrad, professor emeritus in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University, will receive the 2012 ASM Gold Medal Award from ASM International, a leading society for materials scientists and engineers. 

Apr 12, 2011

Former National Science Foundation head to speak at NC State April 13

Dr. Arden L. Bement Jr., the former director of the National Science Foundation, comes to NC State for the second installment of the Robert F. Davis Distinguished Lecture Series in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. 

Feb 4, 2011

Tracy lands NSF Career Award

Dr. Joe Tracy, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award, known as the NSF CAREER Award, is one of the highest honors given by NSF to young faculty in science and engineering.