April 2021

Apr 28, 2021

Pericardial injection effective, less invasive way to get regenerative therapies to heart

Injecting hydrogels containing stem cell or exosome therapeutics directly into the pericardial cavity could be a less invasive, less costly and more effective means of treating cardiac injury, according to new research from NC State and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Apr 28, 2021

NC State ranks in top 10 for online master’s engineering programs (again)

The 2021 U.S. News & World Report list of Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs ranked NC State’s Engineering Online as the sixth best program nationally. It’s the fourth straight year in which the program has landed in the top 10. 

Apr 28, 2021

Dean Martin-Vega elected to National Academy of Engineering

Louis Martin-Vega, dean of the College of Engineering, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. 

Apr 28, 2021

Faculty highlights

NC State College of Engineering faculty hightlights for Spring/Summer 2021. 

Apr 28, 2021

Think and Lead: Master’s program offers management training for engineers

In today’s ever-shifting job climate, professionals value flexibility and the College’s newly redesigned Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program offers just that. Along with traditional concentrations in entrepreneurship and supply chain management, the program includes what organizers call a “choose-your-own-adventure” track, where students are allowed to pick their own classes to align with their interests and career goals. 

Apr 28, 2021

Anonymous donors provide vital support for deans’ priorities

A College of Engineering alumnus and his wife have provided a significant legacy gift to the College. The couple, who wish to remain anonymous, have made a bequest through their estate plans that will provide funding to the College of Engineering dean’s discretionary funds. These philanthropic monies will be used by future deans of NC State Engineering to pursue their priorities related to research, teaching and programmatic needs that may not be covered through other revenue sources. 

Apr 28, 2021

Fitts-Woolard Hall is driven by alumni support

More than 300 alumni donors have supported the College in its effort to raise $60 million in private donations to help fund construction. Meet two College of Engineering alumni who recognize the impact that the new facility is making and decided to support the fundraising effort. 

Apr 28, 2021

Simon named head of Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Sindee L. Simon, a recognized leader in the area of polymer physics and an experienced educational administrator, will succeed Peter Fedkiw as head of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering effective July 1, 2021. 

Apr 28, 2021

Ways to give to the NC State Engineering Foundation

A list of ways to give to the NC State Engineering Foundation.