materials science and engineering
Using gold nanoparticles to trigger sequential unfolding of 3-D structures
NC State researchers have developed a new technique that takes advantage of gold nanoparticles to trigger the sequential unfolding of three-dimensional structures using different wavelengths of light.
Microscopy advance reveals unexpected role for water in energy storage material
A material with atomically thin layers of water holds promise for energy storage technologies, and researchers have now discovered that the water is performing a different role than anyone anticipated.
NC State hosts Triangle Soft Matter Workshop
The 10th anniversary of the Triangle Soft Matter (TSM) Workshop was held on May 14, 2018, at the Dorothy & Roy Park Alumni Center on NC State University’s Centennial Campus. Since its inception, the TSM has rotated each year among the campuses of NC State, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. This year, the honor was bestowed to NC State to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the TSM Workshop, which is now recognized as a testimony to the role of the Triangle universities in the soft matter research in the U.S. and the world.
Outstanding seniors recognized at annual event
The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University presented outstanding senior awards in four categories to exceptional students during a ceremony on April 24.
10 College of Engineering students named NSF Graduate Research Fellows
Ten students from the College of Engineering at NC State have been named recipients of the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellowship.
AmeriCorps: Why they serve
In a society some feel is more disconnected than ever, one domestic service organization has been building bridges across the nation, helping individuals and communities…
Tackling perceived bias in engineering education
NC State researchers are taking the lead in understanding and addressing perceived bias in engineering education programs across the country.
Six engineering professors are named 2017-2018 University Faculty Scholars
NC State’s 2017-2018 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. The 20 recipients represent early- and mid-career faculty dedicated to serving the university community and their respective fields through scholarship, research and engagement. The University Faculty Scholars program, established by the chancellor in 2012, recognizes and rewards emerging academic leaders at NC State.
Robert F. Davis Distinguished Lecture – Dr. Tobin Marks
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NC State is pleased to present the Robert F. Davis Distinguished Lecture featuring Dr. Tobin Marks on Friday, March 2, 2018.
Atomic structure of ultrasound material not what anyone expected
Researchers have gotten a glimpse at how atoms are arranged in a widely-used material – and it’s not what anyone expected.