2014

Jan 23, 2014

New microscopy technique improves imaging at the atomic scale

When capturing images at the atomic scale, even tiny movements of the sample can result in skewed or distorted images. Now microscopy researchers at NC State have developed a new technique that accounts for that movement and eliminates the distortion from the finished product. 

Jan 22, 2014

Oh say, can she sing

Engineering student Meredith Richardson got to sin the national anthem for President Barack Obama during his visit to NC State’s campus. 

Jan 22, 2014

Atomic-scale catalysts may produce cheap hydrogen

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown that a one-atom thick film of molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) may work as an effective catalyst for creating hydrogen. The work opens a new door for the production of cheap hydrogen. 

Jan 21, 2014

Study: Electric drive vehicles have little impact on U.S. pollutant emissions

A new study from North Carolina State University indicates that even a sharp increase in the use of electric drive passenger vehicles (EDVs) by 2050 would not significantly reduce emissions of high-profile air pollutants carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides. 

Jan 17, 2014

Engineering dean talks collaboration at cleantech group’s gathering

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University benefits greatly from its position in the Research Triangle, Dean Louis Martin-Vega told an audience at the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s inaugural annual meeting. 

Jan 16, 2014

NC State tapped to lead Department of Energy institute

Engineers at North Carolina State University have long been leaders in the development of leading-edge energy technology, and now they will lead a new US DOE advanced manufacturing institute. 

Jan 16, 2014

Silver nanowire sensors hold promise for prosthetics, robotics

NC State researchers have used silver nanowires to develop wearable, multifunctional sensors that could be used in biomedical, military or athletic applications, including new prosthetics, robotic systems and flexible touch panels. 

Jan 9, 2014

NC State engineering students help North Carolina company save energy, improve processes

The student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) at North Carolina State University broke new ground when three of its members traveled to a Burlington, NC, hosiery manufacturing facility this fall. 

Jan 8, 2014

Engineering Online at NC State ranked in the top 10 nationally

Engineering Online at North Carolina State University has again been ranked among the top 10 online engineering programs in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.