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Another year of firsts

Another year of firsts

March 1, 2023

The first PhDs in ceramic engineering at NC State were awarded to William C. Hackler and Albert D. Indyk.

The first PhD in chemical engineering at NC State was awarded to James K. Ferrell.

The first PhDs in nuclear engineering at NC State were awarded to Robert Howell Bryan and Hervasio Guimaroes de Carvolho (arguably the first Hispanic student to receive a PhD at NC State).