Alumni Magazine

Aerial view of The Oval and surrounding Engineering buildings and Hunt Library on NC State's Centennial Campus.

Jun 6, 2023

From the board

The NC State Engineering Foundation (NCSEF) was established in 1944 to aid and promote, by financial assistance and otherwise, engineering education and research at NC State. A board of directors composed of alumni and friends of the College of Engineering works with the College’s advancement staff and dean to set the Foundation’s agenda.

Artistic rendering of Dean Louis Martin-Vega in reds and grays.

Jun 6, 2023

Better than he found it

Martin-Vega leaves strong legacy for NC State Engineering.

An illustration of the self-sustaining, circular system of "microcleaners." The soft dendricolloids (orange) are functionalized with peptides that bind to the colored microplastic pieces. These microplastics are then consumed by engineered microbes (green) to be used as fuel or to be made into more microcleaners.

Jun 6, 2023

Reduce, reuse, recycle

NC State University researchers are studying the fundamental science behind how to address plastic waste.

Colorful illustration of two stylized figures hugging symbolizing support for mental health.

Jun 6, 2023

Culture of care

University and College place an emphasis on wellness and mental health.

Jun 6, 2023

Home repairs

The name Ed Fitts is likely a familiar one to students, faculty and staff members, and alumni of the College of Engineering. The newest engineering building on NC State University’s Centennial…

From left: Quint Barefoot, Dan Pleasant and Mark Wyatt.

Jun 6, 2023

Three receive Distinguished Engineering Alumnus award

Three College of Engineering alumni — Quint M. Barefoot, Dan M. Pleasant and Mark D. Wyatt — received the Distinguished Engineering Alumnus (DEA) award during a dinner and ceremony on campus on Nov. 2, 2022, as part of Red and White Week.

Hand holding a red card with an outline of a howling wolf cutout so as to see the view of the brick building and landscape behind. Day of Giving 3/22/2023 #GivingPack is written in white letters on the card.

Jun 6, 2023

COE students and faculty members are the real winners on record-setting Day of Giving

Thanks to an outpouring of community support, the College finished in second place for most gifts received during the 2023 Day of Giving.

Volunteer leaders meet to discuss strategies and share ideas in a large conference room seated at a series of tables arranged in a square.

Jun 6, 2023

Inaugural COE Key Volunteers Day results in ways to advance NC State Engineering

Community and fellowship are the cornerstone of any successful volunteer strategy. In November, as part of Red and White Week, volunteer leaders from throughout the College of Engineering (COE) gathered to discuss strategies, share ideas and get to know each other better.

As the coxswain, Saul sits facing her team to guide them through the race.

Jun 6, 2023

Saul inducted into Brown Athletics Hall of Fame

Last fall, Saul and her teammates were inducted into the Brown Athletics Hall of Fame for their 1999 and 2000 NCAA national championships. Women’s rowing was designated an NCAA sport in 1997, and Brown’s team has been to every NCAA championship.