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Awards and Honors

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Sep 6, 2019

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Helps Turn NC State Research Into Real-World Solutions

The Chancellor’s Innovation Fund is helping six researchers turn their discoveries into market-ready solutions. 
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Aug 29, 2019

Envisioning Research Contest Winners Offer Glimpses of Discovery

Researchers use images to learn about the world around us and to help viewers engage with the work of discovery. 
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Aug 6, 2019

3 Score Presidential Award

Three NC State researchers are honored with the U.S. government's top award for early-career scientists and engineers. Meet the acclaimed young faculty members at the forefront of their fields. 
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Jul 10, 2019

Meet Randy Lait

The food service trailblazer elevates NC State Dining — winning the industry’s top honor along the way — through ingenuity, determination, a little elbow grease and the help of an ‘amazing, hard-working’ staff. 
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May 2, 2019

14 Score NSF Fellowships for Graduate Research

The highly competitive awards go to students pursuing graduate degrees in the STEM disciplines. 
Walt Wolfram

May 1, 2019

Walt Wolfram Accepted Into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The linguist joins a selective organization that recognizes leaders in various fields and disciplines. 
NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson

Apr 29, 2019

Woodson Honored as a Top CEO in the Triangle

A nationally recognized scholar and academic leader, NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson was named a “CEO of the Year” by the Triangle Business Journal. 
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Apr 29, 2019

Early-Career Faculty Win Prestigious NSF Awards

Nine NC State faculty members have received one of the highest honors given by the National Science Foundation to early-career researchers. 
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Mar 26, 2019

4 Alumni Named to BOT

A former student body president joins the NC State Board of Trustees, and three current members are reappointed. 
Josip Simunovic in his lab, surrounded by shiny, metal equipment.

Mar 14, 2019

Food Scientist Honored

Food science pioneer Josip Simunovic is recognized by the Institute of Food Technologists. 
Christina Koch and Madison Maloney in front of NASA shuttle.

Mar 13, 2019

A Dream Takes Flight

Madison Maloney aspires to follow friend and mentor Christina Hammock Koch into space. Thanks to a prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, the NC State senior begins graduate studies in astronautics at Stanford this fall. 
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Feb 27, 2019

2018-19 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2018-19 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 20 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation due to their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, research and community engagement. 
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Feb 14, 2019

NC State a Fulbright Leader — Again

NC State again makes the list of research universities with the most Fulbright U.S. Scholars. 
Photo of Rodolphe Barrangou with graduate student Matthew Nethery in the lab.

Feb 8, 2019

Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Rodolphe Barrangou receives more prestigious recognition with his election to the National Academy of Engineering. 

Dec 18, 2018

NC State to Hold Fall Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday

It's time to celebrate with 3,400 new fall graduates in PNC Arena.