materials science and engineering
Why young STEM researchers are calling for paid family leave
A group of young researchers is stepping outside their disciplines to address the gender gap in STEM jobs.
Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professors
Four faculty members receive Alumni Association honor, including MSE's Dr. Elizabeth C. Dickey.
Envisioning Research Contest winners show artistic exploration
The winners of the 2020 Envisioning Research Contest brought a new light to their discoveries at NC State.
Funding renewal will continue nanotechnology work in the Research Triangle for five more years
The Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN), a partnership between three local universities that drives research and education in the areas of nanoscale engineering, science and technology, is one of 16 such sites nationwide that will benefit from five more years of funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Chancellor’s Innovation Fund supports six promising projects
This year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Fund winners are working toward safer treatments for human and animal health, novel manufacturing methods for toilet paper, lightweight car frames and synthetic fuel.
Researchers develop computational model to build better capacitors
Model aims to guide development of new energy storage devices for electronics.
Controlling artificial cilia with magnetic fields and light
Researchers have made remotely-controlled, artificial cilia that bend into new shapes, then return to their original shape.
Material World
The Data-Enabled Science of Engineering and Atomic Structure (SEAS) traineeship program is creating a new generation of data-driven scientists that will help develop smart materials.
Alumni donors know that Fitts-Woolard Hall is more than a building
More than 300 alumni donors have supported the College in its effort to raise $60 million in private donations to help fund construction of Fitts-Woolard Hall. Meet two couples who have made support of the project a priority and learn why they decided to give.
Brantley, Easter and Hooks receive DEA awards
The College bestowed the Distinguished Engineering Alumnus (DEA) award on John C. Brantley, III, Steffanie B. Easter and Jacob T. “Jake” Hooks. Dr. Louis Martin-Vega, dean of the College, recognized the three distinguished graduates at a banquet on Nov. 6. Brantley could not attend the ceremony.