Department of Energy (DOE)

Tube furnace used for catalytic graphitization of biomass waste resources.

Sep 27, 2022

$2.25M grant awarded to develop sustainable energy products from waste streams

A team of researchers in NC State’s College of Natural Resources and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has been awarded a $2.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and battery-grade graphite using seaweed and wood waste.

Aug 22, 2022

Nuclear Engineering students awarded DOE scholarships

As we enter the fall 2022 semester, congratulations are in order to five NC State Nuclear Engineering undergraduate students. They are the recipients of the U.S. Department of Energy University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) scholarships, valued at $10,000 each, in support of nuclear science and engineering educational pursuits.

The State College smokestack with the Burlington Labs nuclear reactor.

Jul 22, 2022

Bryars and Higgins selected as UNLP Fellows

Davis Bryars and Noah Higgins were chosen to be U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) Fellows. Awarded to students pursuing degrees in nuclear energy and engineering, this three-year fellowship not only provides $52,000 each year to support graduate studies and research but also includes $5,000 to fund an internship at a DOE National Laboratory or other approved research facility.

Ayman Hawari (left), distinguished professor of nuclear engineering and director of the NRP, and researcher

Jun 16, 2022

Hawari appointed to Nuclear Data Subcommittee of the National Science Advisory Committee

Dr. Ayman Hawari, Distinguished Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Director of the Nuclear Reactor Program, has been appointed to the Nuclear Data (ND) Subcommittee of the National Science Advisory Committee (NSAC). This subcommittee is charged with providing official advice to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) on the national program for basic nuclear science research.

The NC State Belltower at dusk and night.

May 20, 2022

Faculty highlights

The latest awards and honors earned by faculty of the College.

NC State belltower and US flag in early morning light.

Apr 5, 2022

CCEE’s Joseph DeCarolis confirmed by Senate for Department of Energy role

CCEE professor and University Faculty Scholar Dr. Joseph DeCarolis was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as administrator of the Energy Information Administration (EIA) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Side view of white electric car recharging.

Feb 18, 2022

Department of Energy grants will power clean energy research at NC State

Faculty members in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University will receive funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to create a new electric microgrid coordination and control design and to develop cleaner, cheaper processes for industrial production of benzenes.

Jun 20, 2018

Nuclear engineering researchers receive federal support

Researchers in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University will receive funding for two projects from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program.

Oct 20, 2011

NC State takes ACC Clean Energy Challenge in DOE-sponsored competition

North Carolina State University will join its Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) counterparts in the Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored Clean Energy Business Challenge, an effort to inspire young entrepreneurs to develop successful business plans and found innovative, clean energy companies.