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A 3D-Printed Future Starts Here

Meet faculty on the forefront 

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Unlocking the Mind

Discover forensic psychology 

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Introducing Our Strategic Research Areas

See where we shine 

Extraordinary Research

See the latest from Results, the research and innovation magazine of NC State.

Contest

Envisioning Research

Researchers across campus bring their compelling work to life during NC State's annual photo and video competition.

Check out this year's winners 
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Bioprocessing

Beer Brewers Abuzz

Brewing beer with wild yeast from wasps? An NC State professor proved it was possible — and delicious.

Grab your pint glass 
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Biology

Science of Puppy Dog Eyes 

Science of Puppy Dog Eyes

Researchers have discovered the secret of "puppy dog eyes."

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Regenerative Medicine

Harnessing the Healing Power of Stem Cells

Stem cells may hold the key to repairing damaged cardiac tissue. Take a glimpse at the future of medicine.

Learn more 
Innovation

Getting Quantum Ready

We're joining forces with industry and academic partners to lead the way in quantum computing.

Welcome to the Q Hub 

Our partnership with NC State fuels innovation.

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Explore our public-private partnerships 
Creating Safe, Secure and Intelligent Systems

Training Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Experts

One young researcher is preparing the next generation to use post-quantum cryptosystems.

Inside his new course 
Engineering

Making Better Armor for Military Vehicles

Metal foam invented by an NC State researcher can stop .50 caliber rounds as well as steel armor — at less than half the weight.

See it in action 
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Exploration

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Math Behind Buildings

An interdisciplinary duo at NC State has developed one powerful teaching tool: a game that helps middle and high school students learn math concepts as they design virtual cities.

Read their story 

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Unlocking the Power of Cellulose

Meet the NC State researcher at the center of the effort to unlock cellulose’s potential.

Find out more 

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New Insights Into Wood Formation

Research from NC State’s Forest Biotechnology Group has applications in timber, paper and biofuels, as well as healthier forests.

Into the woods 

Innovative Outcomes

Wherever it starts, NC State research finds the same destination: the real world.

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Universities for Technology Transfer
(Milken Institute Report, 2017)

See how an NC State spinout made history