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Department of Materials Science and Engineering

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Aug 1, 2023

Generous Wolfspeed donation enhances SciBridge students

At NC State University, students and faculty have access to some of the most advanced research equipment available to push the boundaries of Materials Science…. 

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Jul 31, 2023

Researchers grow high quality superconductor, find resilience against magnetic fields

Researchers have demonstrated the ability to grow high-quality thin films of a recently discovered superconductor called potassium tantalate. 

illustration lays out the design of the RoboMapper device and how each component works (see article below for details)

Jul 26, 2023

New robot boosts solar energy research

The robot conducts experiments more efficiently and sustainably to develop a range of new semiconductor materials. 

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Jun 15, 2023

Doctoral candidate Saeed reflects on immersive faculty experience

NC State MSE doctoral candidate, Saeed Saeed, recently completed a weeklong faculty training program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The highly prestigious WiscProf: Future Faculty… 

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Jun 6, 2023

COE students and faculty members are the real winners on record-setting Day of Giving

Thanks to an outpouring of community support, the College finished in second place for most gifts received during the 2023 Day of Giving. 

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Jun 6, 2023

Faculty highlights

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

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Jun 6, 2023

Technique offers new insight into how materials respond to stresses

Researchers have demonstrated techniques that provide unprecedented detail into how materials behave when exposed to a range of stresses, including shear stress. The work can inform the development of everything from new electronic devices to high-performance textiles. 

Nina Balke

May 24, 2023

Energy Storage Materials taps Balke for associate editor

Professor Balke joins an international team of editors from across the globe. She is one out of two editors representing the United States and the only one representing the state of North Carolina.  

May 18, 2023

Four COE staff members win Engineering Awards for Excellence

Of this year’s 26 nominees, four College of Engineering (COE) staff members received Awards for Excellence during a live streamed, in-person ceremony on May 2 in Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) Room 135.