Outreach
Brewing up a sustainable cup
A student team develops a coffee filtration system that processes wastewater into clean water and fertilizer and is recognized in a global engineering competition.
Research as recruitment
Summer research experiences held on campus help strengthen student skills. They also serve as a way for faculty members to recruit top graduate students.
Summer gaming program helps campers realize their potential
Lead counselor Nasir Jones stands at the front of the class, guiding the campers through coding exercises that are part of SNAP, a visual programming language. Three other counselors move among them answering questions. The 12 campers are participating in the Bridge to Computing summer camp program for underserved 12- to 15-year-old boys held in the Department of Computer Science (CSC) at NC State.
Student team places second at Global Grand Challenges Summit
A team of NC State engineering students with a goal of making your morning cup of joe more sustainable finished second in a business plan competition at the National Academy of Engineering’s 2019 Global Grand Challenges Summit in London.
NC State Engineering holds fall career fair
The fall 2019 NC State Engineering Career Fair will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 17 and 18, at the McKimmon Center on NC State’s campus.
New $27 million grant to focus on the future of biomanufacturing
Funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation will advance innovation in biopharmaceuticals.
Unique partnership sheds light on energy challenges for low-income households
NC State-led partnership evaluates needs, challenges and possible solutions to energy challenges facing low-income households.
ISE boosts outreach and engagement
Julie Swann, department head of the Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and the A. Doug Allison Distinguished Professor, has been working to increase outreach to potential students and engagement with alumni.
College of Engineering hosts first RET conference
For the first time, teachers and university officials who have participated in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program gathered for a conference to share their experiences and develop an action plan to improve the program.
Bottomley examines the soles of shoes in video, ‘Engineering Everywhere’
Dr. Laura Bottomley, director of Women in Engineering and The Engineering Place at NC State University, demonstrates “engineering is everywhere” by examining the soles of ever-present shoes. From ballet slippers to running shoes, Dr. Bottomley shows the engineering that goes into different types of soles to optimize performance.