2013

Oct 28, 2013

Irwin Holmes was first

NC State's first African-American graduate, an electrical engineering major, was an important figure on campus at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement. 

Oct 28, 2013

World Travelers, World Changers

Jessica Rose loves to travel and has taken advantage of many international opportunities offered by NC State, including a trip to Guatemala as part of Alternative Service Break. 

Oct 28, 2013

Study finds natural compound can be used for 3-D printing of medical implants

Researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Laser Zentrum Hannover have discovered that a naturally-occurring compound can be incorporated into three-dimensional (3-D) printing processes to create medical implants out of non-toxic polymers. 

Oct 17, 2013

Dinh named Fellow of American Nuclear Society

Dr. Nam Dinh, professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been named a Fellow of the American Nuclear Society (ANS). 

Oct 16, 2013

Software uses cyborg swarm to map unknown environs

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed software that allows them to map unknown environments – such as collapsed buildings – based on the movement of a swarm of insect cyborgs, or “biobots.” 

Oct 15, 2013

College of Engineering hosts record-setting career fair

The NC State Engineering Career Fair is a big undertaking with an even bigger payoff: putting engineering students in touch with top employers in their fields. Held Oct. 1-2 at the Jane S. McKimmon Center at North Carolina State University, the career fair hosted 6,578 job seekers, setting a new record. 

Oct 14, 2013

Reeves named interim assistant dean for graduate programs

Dr. Douglas S. Reeves, professor and director of graduate programs in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University, has been appointed interim assistant dean for graduate programs in the College of Engineering. His appointment is effective immediately. As part of his new role, Reeves will represent the College on graduate matters, including… 

Oct 10, 2013

BTEC named among top workforce development providers

The Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) on Centennial Campus at North Carolina State University provides a range of training opportunities for industry partners. Now, a website that tracks the training industry has taken notice. 

Oct 9, 2013

New hire to promote engineering education partnership between colleges of Engineering and Education at NC State

The colleges of Engineering and Education at North Carolina State University announce the hiring of Dr. Tameshia Ballard as teaching assistant professor and director of engineering education.