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College of Engineering
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About

By integrating research and education, we’ve built one of the world’s finest colleges of engineering and computer sciences. This is a place where students and faculty excel.

Top 10 in Online Education

The College of Engineering at NC State is 7th in U.S. News ranking of online graduate programs (2022).

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100 Years of Engineering

The rich history of the College of Engineering is one full of innovation and inspiration.

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Strategic Plan

Learn about the college’s long-term mission, vision, core values and goals.

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Research for the Real World

All Centers and Institutes
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Center for Educational Informatics

The mission of the Center for Educational Informatics (CEI) is to design, develop, and investigate next-generation learning technologies. With a focus on personalized learning for K-12 STEM education, CEI creates adaptive learning technologies for classrooms, homes, and museums.

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Secure Computing Institute

The Secure Computing Institute (SCI) at NC State University is a focal point for cybersecurity research and education at the university and the broader Research Triangle Park (RTP) area. Located in the Department of Computer Science, SCI seeks to unite cybersecurity efforts throughout the university.

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NC Plant Sciences Initiative

We are bringing together the brightest minds in academia, government and industry to drive vital research that increases crop yields, creates new varieties, extends growing seasons, enhances agricultural and environmental sustainability, and produces new and improved technology.

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