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civil construction and environmental engineering

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Sep 26, 2019

EPA disbanded this panel of clean-air experts – they’re meeting again anyway

Why science experts are convening to discuss clean air policy. 

Dr. Min Liu stands in front of Wellness and Rec Center construction

Aug 26, 2019

Constructing more than buildings

Min Liu, associate professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, educates students and leads conversations about construction project management locally and internationally, with support from the Edward I. Weisiger Distinguished Scholar endowed faculty position. 

several e-scooters knocked over on a sidewalk

Aug 5, 2019

Shared e-scooters aren’t always as green as other transport options

A study finds that while shared e-scooters may be greener than most cars, they can be less environmentally friendly than other transportation options. 

a field of wind turbines

Jul 31, 2019

An open modeling approach to support energy and climate policy

Researchers are developing an open-source computer model that can be used to inform the development of national energy and climate policies. 

NC State Engineering Belltower

Jul 9, 2019

Frey receives Excellence in Air Pollution Control Award

Dr. H. Christopher Frey received the 2019 Frank A. Chambers Excellence in Air Pollution Control Award from the Air & Waste Management Association on June 27. 

Roundtable participants

Jun 17, 2019

College hosts Business North Carolina round table

The College of Engineering hosted a roundtable discussion on energy presented by Business North Carolina magazine on June 12. 

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Jun 6, 2019

Breathing new life into old bridges

Bridges across our state are in rough shape, but NC State alumnus Brad McCoy has developed a solution to give them new life — and keep us safely on the road. 

Kevin Duke, Rachel Figard, Silvana Alfieri, Pippin Payne and Grant Jordan

May 31, 2019

Student team will represent U.S. at Global Grand Challenges Summit

A group of five NC State engineering students is one of five teams selected by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) to represent the United States at the 2019 Global Grand Challenges Summit in London this September. 

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May 29, 2019

Undergraduate research experiences set students up for success

The College of Engineering at NC State is one of the world’s preeminent engineering research institutions, and opportunities abound for undergraduate students to get involved.