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2022 EWC Graduate Research Symposium showcases melting pot of sustainable, innovative research

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View from within rows of corn in a Rowan County field.

Apr 12, 2022

Phosphorus sustainability perspectives from CRU Phosphates 2022

Sustainability was an important topic in the 2022 meeting. Sustainability is often defined as satisfying the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to satisfy theirs. These present and future needs refer to social and environmental factors (e.g., health, nutrition, equity, accessibility) as well as the economic factors (e.g., economic growth and enabling populations above minimum standards of living). 
rows of vials containing covid-19 vaccine

Apr 1, 2022

Researchers roll out data on COVID vaccine distribution and waste

The researchers hope others can use the data to improve vaccination efforts in the future. 
Image of emissions from smokestacks.

Apr 1, 2022

New polymer membrane tech improves efficiency of CO2 capture

New tech is more efficient at removing carbon dioxide from mixed gases, such as power plant emissions. 
Logo of Abilihand team (a light blue circle with a white handprint in the center; white text above and below hand within the circle).

Mar 29, 2022

EEP team represents NC State at the 2022 ACC InVenture Prize Entrepreneurship Competition

Meet the team representing NC State and competing against 14 other ACC schools at this Shark Tank-style competition being held at Florida State University on April 2, 2022. 
Artist rendering of CAR-T cells.

Mar 25, 2022

In animal study, implant churns out CAR-T cells to combat cancer

In an animal study, the implants were faster and more effective than conventional CAR-T cell cancer treatment. 

Mar 21, 2022

Spotit opens first U.S. location on Centennial Campus

Spotit, a Belgium-based company that offers a portfolio of cybersecurity technologies and services, has opened its first U.S. office on NC State’s Centennial Campus. 
High tension powerlines and towers silhouetted by a sunset.

Mar 21, 2022

PowerAmerica receives $5M NIST grant to help Native American Communities better prepare for future pandemics and emergencies

NC State University’s PowerAmerica Institute will work closely with Navajo Technical University, Sandia National Lab and Native colleges to help these communities better prepare for future disasters and emergencies. 
decorative art

Mar 16, 2022

‘Self-Driving’ lab speeds up research, synthesis of energy materials

The technology can be used to advance both fundamental nanoscience and applied engineering. 
Artist conceptual illustration of nanoparticles.

Mar 11, 2022

New tool allows unprecedented modeling of magnetic nanoparticles

The advance paves for developing magnetic nanoparticles for applications such as drug delivery and sensor technologies. 
Photo of graduate students waving at camera from behind a presentation table.

Mar 10, 2022

2022 EWC Graduate Research Symposium showcases melting pot of sustainable, innovative research

The annual, student-organized symposium highlights the current research conducted by CCEE’s EWC group, providing an opportunity for graduate students to gain experience in preparing and delivering 18 posters and 20 oral presentations of their research.