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May 1, 2026

Veena Misra Named Interim Dean of NC State’s College of Engineering

Veena Misra, head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been appointed interim dean of NC State’s College of Engineering, effective May 11. 

Apr 30, 2026

Researchers Create Tool to Help Hunger-Relief Groups Deliver Food More Efficiently

The tool can be used to help hunger-relief organizations get food to households that need it more efficiently than conventional methods. 

Apr 23, 2026

How AI Can Help Us Count the ‘Good’ Viruses Used in Biopharmaceuticals

A new methodology that uses AI tools to identify and count target viruses more efficiently. 

Apr 22, 2026

Harry Sideris, CEO of Duke Energy, To Address 2026 Graduates

Harry Sideris, an NC State alumnus and North Carolina native, will deliver the commencement address to the class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9. 

Apr 20, 2026

Study Finds Each Protein in the Epigenome Produces a Different Pattern of Gene Expression

A new study finds the proteins responsible for controlling which genes are expressed in a genome do more than simply turn a gene on or off. 

Apr 20, 2026

New Material Makes Heart Monitoring Tech More Comfortable

Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while people are moving. 

Apr 16, 2026

How a New Technique Will Help Us Mine Rare-Earth Metals…With Plants

Researchers have developed a technique for detecting and measuring the concentration of rare-earth elements in plants. 

Apr 15, 2026

DOE Awards $18 Million for NC State Nuclear Workforce Development

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy awarded NC State University $18.3 million to lead the Consortium for Reactor Safety Training (CRεST), part of its nationwide efforts to grow the future nuclear energy workforce. 

Apr 15, 2026

AI-Powered Tool Helps Computer Architects Boost Processor Performance

The tool helps computer architects boost processor performance by improving memory management. 

Apr 13, 2026

New Technique Improves Accuracy of Graph Neural Networks

Researchers have demonstrated a new training technique that significantly improves the accuracy of graph neural networks – AI systems used in applications from drug discovery to weather forecasting. 

Apr 8, 2026

Grad Programs Climb Atop the Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has ranked five NC State graduate programs among the best in the nation. 

Apr 7, 2026

Teachers Tend to Help the Same Kids Repeatedly When Using AI-Powered Tutoring Tools

A new study finds teachers tend to provide assistance to similar subsets of students when using AI-powered educational tools, rather than touching base regularly with everyone in their classes. 

Apr 3, 2026

How an Injectable Particle Could Make Surgery Safer for Infants

Researchers have designed an injectable microgel to reduce bleeding in infants who require surgical care. In an animal model, the microgel reduced bleeding by at least 50%. 

Apr 2, 2026

New Sensors Lower the Cost of Studying Genetic Disorders

Researchers have demonstrated a new class of low-cost, scalable sensors that can be used to monitor electrical activity in human cerebral organoids. 

Mar 26, 2026

Leading the Pack in Robotics at NC State

At NC State’s first annual Robotics Symposium, faculty envision the College of Engineering at the forefront of a rapidly growing field.