April 2020

Apr 23, 2020

New center will focus on traffic congestion and mobility

New center is focused on the reduction of congestion and improvement in mobility and will be led by Dr. Billy Williams, in conjunction with his role as director of NC State’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE). 

Apr 23, 2020

‘Wristwatch’ monitors body chemistry to boost athletic performance, prevent injury

NC State researchers have developed a device the size of a wristwatch that can monitor an individual’s body chemistry to help improve athletic performance and identify potential health problems. 

Apr 23, 2020

Departmental ambassador programs promote leadership, strengthen communication skills

In an effort to create more peer-to-peer representation, each of the College’s nine academic departments have established student ambassador programs. 

Apr 23, 2020

Improving AI’s ability to identify students who need help

Researchers have designed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that is better able to predict how much students are learning in educational games. 

Apr 23, 2020

Next generation of greenhouses may be fully solar powered

Many greenhouses could become energy neutral by using see-through solar panels to harvest energy. 

Apr 23, 2020

Study finds flooding damage to levees is cumulative — and often invisible

Repeated flooding has a cumulative effect on the integrity of earthen levees, suggesting that extreme weather associated with climate change could pose significant risks for the nation’s aging levees. 

Apr 23, 2020

Professor reflects on L-E-S-S-O-N-S learned from 1975 National Spelling Bee

Dr. Richard Spontak, a Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State, recalls a pivotal moment in his life. 

Apr 23, 2020

Faculty Highlights

Recent awards and honors extended to College of Engineering faculty members. 

Apr 23, 2020

Making a mark

You can establish a legacy in Fitts-Woolard Hall.