Stories From Dec 2020
Basnight remembered as a champion for the College of Engineering
State Sen. Marc Basnight, who passed away on Dec. 28, 2020, is remembered for his support of the College of Engineering.
College of Engineering meets campaign fundraising goal
The financial support from alumni and friends will grow the College of Engineering's impact for generations to come.
Staff members from College honored with Awards for Excellence
Four outstanding staff members received the College of Engineering’s Awards for Excellence and were among 56 non-faculty employees across NC State put forward for the University awards.
Incredible achievements in a challenging year
In a difficult year when little went as planned, the College of Engineering has accomplished some incredible achievements, from taking up critical response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic to opening the new Fitts-Woolard Hall and meeting fundraising goals that will grow the College’s impact for generations to come.
Jiang named Dean F. Duncan Distinguished Professor
Xiaoning Jiang has been named a Dean F. Duncan Distinguished Professor by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Jiang joined the department in November 2009 and is also an adjunct professor of biomedical engineering, researching micro/nano-engineering of smart materials and structures.
Vaccine Q&A: Herd immunity and prioritizing access to vaccines
We also talk about why some people are unable to receive a vaccine.
Botta named NC State’s fourth Marshall Scholar
Computer science graduate — and puzzle enthusiast — Colton Botta received the prestigious scholarship for graduate study in Great Britain.
Grant elected as AIChE president for 2022
Dr. Christine S. Grant is a Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering faculty member and is the inaugural Associate Dean of Faculty Advancement in the College of Engineering.
Applying compost to landfills could have environmental benefits
Compost could be useful well beyond the garden.
Gallery: Envisioning research winners
NC State researchers highlighted their vital work in natural resources, engineering, veterinary medicine and more through art in the 2020 Envisioning Research Contest.