materials science and engineering
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.
Training international scientists in Australia
Materials science and engineering professor Jacob Jones has worked to bring international research experiences to NC State students based on his own transformative experience as a postdoc working at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia. “When I […]
Persistent photoconductivity used to stimulate neurotypic cells
Researchers have, for the first time, used a material’s persistent photoconductivity to stimulate neurotype cells.
Researchers inadvertently boost surface area of nickel nanoparticles for catalysis
A technique designed to coat nickel nanoparticles with silica shells actually fragments the material – creating a small core of oxidized nickel surrounded by smaller satellites.
Narayan, Q-carbon company place as 2017 R&D 100 Winner
Dr. Jagdish Narayan, John C. C. Fan Distinguished Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University, and his company spun out from his invention Q-carbon, Q-Carbon LLC, have placed as a winner in the R&D 100 Awards.