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Young alumni spotlight: Alberto Quiroga

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Sep 11, 2023

‘Brainless’ robot can navigate complex obstacles

Researchers who created a soft robot that could navigate simple mazes without computer direction have built on that work, creating a “brainless” robot that can navigate more complex environments. 
Shaun Deardorff

Sep 6, 2023

Q&A with Leazar Award recipient Shaun Deardorff

Shaun Deardorff, a senior in aerospace engineering, is the 2023 recipient of the John and Linda Leazar Award in Entrepreneurship. This award supports NC State students who have demonstrated initiative and… 
Zaire Garner receiving his high school diploma. He is dressed in a light blue cap and gown.

Aug 22, 2023

First-year Zaire Garner is ready for college

For Zaire Garner, entering NC State University as a first-year student was a big transition, but nothing he couldn’t handle. 
Photo showing variety of objects that can be handled by new grippers.

Aug 3, 2023

Robotic grippers offer unprecedented combo of strength and delicacy

Device is flexible enough to handle soft and fragile objects as well as heavier ones. 
Collage of 8 profile pictures of NASA interns.

Jul 20, 2023

NASA and industry interns soar in summer internships

Summer interns advance on their summer-long research projects with real-world applications and implications at NASA centers and aerospace companies. 
The NC State University Pack Motorsports Baja SAE Team vehicle navigates a course obstacle.

Jun 27, 2023

Baja lands another top 10 dynamic event finish

The NC State University Pack Motorsports Baja SAE Team competed against 85 teams in the Baja SAE Oregon competition in Washougal, Washington. 
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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. 
As the coxswain, Saul sits facing her team to guide them through the race.

Jun 6, 2023

Saul inducted into Brown Athletics Hall of Fame

Last fall, Saul and her teammates were inducted into the Brown Athletics Hall of Fame for their 1999 and 2000 NCAA national championships. Women’s rowing was designated an NCAA sport in 1997, and Brown’s team has been to every NCAA championship. 
Alberto Quiroga wearing his red graduation cap and holding a green and white airplane directional road sign.

Jun 6, 2023

Young alumni spotlight: Alberto Quiroga

Alberto Quiroga’s path to NC State University was not a straightforward one. During high school, he was a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill fan set on attending the United States Air Force Academy.