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May 1, 2025

Engineering Hands-on Experience

Clark Roberts knew he belonged at NC State University after a field trip to campus his freshman year of high school. 
College of Engineering Master's student Jonah Bridges

May 1, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Jonah Bridges

Jonah Bridges is a Spring 2025 graduate within the Materials Science and Engineering master’s program, who’s already committed to walking across the stage and right into his Ph.D. program. 
Aniruddha Kulkarni

May 1, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Aniruddha Kulkarni

From a young age in Pune, India, Aniruddha Kulkarni approached life as a puzzle waiting to be solved, a curiosity sparked by the endless possibilities he saw within the realm of computers. This fascination led him to pursue a degree in computer engineering, but it was the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence that truly captured his imagination, prompting the decision to pursue a master’s degree. 
College of Engineering Masters student Raj Madhu

May 1, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Raj Madhu

For as long as he can remember, Raj Madhu has been captivated by the inner workings of technology, always eager to explore new innovations and understand what happens behind the scenes. 
Annalise Kircik

Apr 30, 2025

From the Class of 2025: ‘The Four Years Really Do Fly By’

Graduating students share their favorite experiences at NC State, plans for their futures and the wisdom they've earned over the last few years. 
Nadia Stupec wearing a red graduation gown with bright wall of windows and short bookcases in the background.

Apr 29, 2025

From Soccer Cleats to Circuit Boards: Nadia Stupec’s ECE Journey

She came to NC State with a question mark and graduated with purpose. From cleats to circuits, Nadia Stupec ’25 turned curiosity into confidence — and sparked a path that inspires others to follow. 
"Emi Boldor, a spring 2025 NC State graduate, poses in cap and gown in the leadup to commencement."

Apr 29, 2025

Emi Boldor: Finding Flexibility Within Structure

Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Boldor witnessed the devastation of hurricanes and floods and decided to study civil engineering. 
Zoe Watts

Apr 28, 2025

Senior Spotlight: Zoe Watts

Zoe Watts, a senior at NC State, was originally drawn to chemical engineering. However, her path took a delightful turn when a summer camp experience in 2020 sparked her interest in materials science and engineering. 
Emily Duan wearing graduation cap and gown while standing next to wolf sculpture at Wolf Plaza on NC State's campus.

Dec 19, 2024

Cultivating community key to MAE student commencement speaker’s success

Emily Duan officially earned her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from NC State University this week after defending her dissertation in September.