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MAE receives robotics donation in support of research

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Memorial Belltower

Jun 6, 2023

Faculty highlights

The latest awards and honors earned by faculty of the College. 
Artist rendering of a Columbia-class submarine underwater. Vessel is dark gray surrounded by a varying shade of blue to mimic water.

Jun 6, 2023

Two NC State alumni head up Columbia-class submarine program

Designed to operate undetectably at secret depths within the ocean, fueled by a nuclear reactor and armed with 16 missiles, the next generation of nuclear ballistic missile submarines is among the most critical components in the United States’ defense strategy. 
Dr. Srinath Ekkad

May 25, 2023

Ekkad elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society

Founded in the U.K. in 1866, The Royal Aeronautical Society is a multi-disciplinary professional institution that aims to support aerospace communities around the world. 
Dean Louis Martin-Vega, left, presents Ashok Gopalarathnam with the Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award.

May 12, 2023

Gopalarathnam receives Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award

The award, sponsored by the NC State Alumni Association, is one of the most prestigious awards given on campus to recognize excellence in undergraduate education. Up to six recipients receive this recognition each year and retain the title for the duration of their career as an NC State faculty member. Each recipient also receives a cash award. 
Downtown Raleigh skyline rises up behind the Memorial Belltower.

May 12, 2023

Battestilli, Johnson and Liu receive Outstanding Teacher Awards

The award recognizes excellence in teaching and welcomes recipients as members of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers while they are NC State faculty members. Additionally, receiving the award is a prerequisite for being considered for the Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Alumni Distinguished Professor Award. 
NC State Belltower in front of blue sky and behind blooming white flowers.

Apr 27, 2023

2022-23 University Teaching Awards announced

NC State has honored more than 42 faculty for their commitment to educational excellence with the 2022-23 University Teaching Awards. Award recipients were recognized at a University Teaching Awards Luncheon and Ceremony on April 21 at the Park Alumni Center. 
Zoe Marazita standing in front of a canal full of docked fishing and sailboats with multi-colored buildings in the background.

Apr 24, 2023

MAE student selected COE Faculty Senior Scholar

Zoe Marazita was selected from a pool of 10 nominees to receive the prestigious scholarship by the COE Scholarship Committee, which is comprised of representatives from each department in the College of Engineering. 
Kye Nielsen, right, poses with his family in front of a large aquarium designed for oceanic life.

Apr 21, 2023

From aviation ordnance Marine to mechanical engineer

Kyle Nielsen will be working on the same aircraft he did when he was a Marine after graduating with a BSE from NC State’s site-based Havelock program 
Orange painted industrial robot donated by ABB.

Apr 18, 2023

MAE receives robotics donation in support of research

By Jack BodenDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ABB has made a donation of several robots and a robot controller to NC State’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering to support the departments research in robotics, artificial intelligence and manufacturing. One of the donated robots in an IRB 6620  – which, according to ABB – is…