Outreach

Elementary school campers make furniture from newspapers.

Mar 31, 2022

The Engineering Place’s summer camps invite students back for in-person learning

After two summers hosted virtually, The Engineering Place is welcoming students back for in-person camp experiences this summer. Applications for all programs are now open until April 8, 2022.

Computerized image of two hands touching index fingers through a virtual barrier.

Jan 25, 2022

COE introduces new NSF REU and RET sites

It takes a community to educate and prepare the next generation of engineers to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. NC State faculty members are helping to lead a new Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) site and two Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) sites, all of which are funded by the National Science Foundation to further encourage involvement in research and learning across the academic community.

Student strolling along sidewalk during afternoon with the front of Fitts-Woolard Hall and clear blue sky in the background.

Dec 28, 2021

2021: A year of growth and leadership

NC State College of Engineering faculty and staff members and students made some significant achievements in 2021.

Team members of the NCSU College of Engineering Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) pose together for a team picture.

Dec 17, 2021

COE Academic Affairs partners with Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School

Students at Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School (CRRTHS) are developing professional skills through their school’s Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP). The College of Engineering’s Office of Academic Affairs is serving as a workplace sponsor for eight such students in the 2021-22 school year.

Louis Martin-Vega (left) and Deval Parikh (right) conversing in front of an ISE department lab.

Dec 7, 2021

College of Engineering welcomes “home” alumni in India

Deval Parikh, chemical engineering ‘94, met with Dean Louis Martin-Vega in the new Fitts-Woolard Hall this fall to discuss the growth of the College, its state-of-the-art Centennial Campus and world-class research. Parikh, who is on the Engineering Foundation’s Board of Directors, is leading efforts to engage international alumni in the NC State engineering community. Watch the…

Group of students standing among rows of solar panels.

Aug 20, 2021

Student researchers from across U.S. get back in the field through REUs

During the summer, 17 engineering students participated in REUs hosted by ASSIST and FREEDM at NC State.

Jun 14, 2021

14 students at Regeneron ISEF accept COE summer camp scholarships

High school students from around the U.S. will attend virtual camps that align with their engineering interests.

Jun 10, 2021

New Board of Governors member tours Fitts-Woolard Hall

NC State faculty and staff members showed off some of the building's state-of-the-art labs to Sonja Nichols, a newly appointed member of the UNC Board of Governors.

May 27, 2021

College to hold Industry Partners Virtual Panel event

The College of Engineering will hold a virtual panel discussion with North Carolina business and government leaders on research funding and economic development.

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Apr 28, 2021

Rural Works! program continues to grow, despite pandemic

Many rural communities in North Carolina and across the U.S. report talented young people leave to attend college and choose not to return. Rural Works! hopes to address this issue by matching interest and opportunity, as some students return to their home counties for rewarding summer opportunities and others explore new towns and industries.