February 2020

Feb 28, 2020

New tool aims to assist military logistics in evacuating noncombatants

A new computer model aims to expedite military operations aimed at evacuating noncombatants, disaster response or humanitarian relief. 

Feb 28, 2020

Meet Kadin Peterman

Meet Kadin Peterman who studied abroad at Stellenbosch University in Stellenbosch, South Africa. 

Feb 27, 2020

2019-20 University Faculty Scholars named

NC State’s 2019-20 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 24 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation due to their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and greater community. 

Feb 26, 2020

Grant from the U.S. Dept. of Labor to support AI apprenticeships

NC State receives a four-year, $6 million grant to support 5,000 workers in artificial intelligence. 

Feb 25, 2020

Engineering alumnus named president of George Mason University

Dr. Gregory Washington, a three-time graduate of the College of Engineering at NC State, has been named as the eighth president of George Mason University. Washington is currently the dean of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at University of California, Irvine. He will join George Mason on July 1, 2020. 

Feb 25, 2020

New world leaders: International students form a key component of the Caldwell Fellows Program

Lingchao Mao was born in China and then emigrated with her family to Barcelona, Spain, when she was 10 years old. But when it came time for college, Mao was drawn to the United States. Or, more specifically, to NC State. “NC State is one of the best schools for engineering and statistics, which I knew I wanted to study,” Mao says. 

Feb 25, 2020

Goodnight Scholars Program selects finalists for class of 2024

Meet this exceptional group of high school STEM students from across North Carolina. 

Feb 25, 2020

CCEE Immersion Experiences program brings engineering to life

In late January, 22 students learned about the construction process for a state-of-the-art waste treatment facility during a tour that was part of the CCEE Immersion Experiences program. 

Feb 24, 2020

Researchers develop smaller, lighter radiation shielding

Researchers have developed a new technique for shielding electronics in military and space exploration technology from ionizing radiation.