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Aug 4, 2017

Microbot Origami Can Capture, Transport Single Cells

Microscopic cubes can be assembled and pre-programmed to change their shape and perform a variety of tasks, paving the way for soft biomimetic devices. 

Jul 24, 2017

High-Temperature Superconductivity in B-doped Q-Carbon

Researchers have significantly increased the temperature at which carbon-based materials act as superconductors, using a novel, boron-doped Q-carbon material. 

Jun 22, 2017

New Design Improves Performance of Flexible Wearable Electronics

New design has self-healing properties to maintain connections - and keep devices working - even after a thousand flexes. 

Jun 21, 2017

Triangle Venture Alliance Makes Initial Investment Impact

NC State joins other Triangle universities in venture capital alliance to spur innovation. 

Jun 7, 2017

New Technique Enables 3-D Printing With Paste of Silicone Particles in Water

Taking its cue from sandcastles, research describes a new technique enabling 3-D printing of silicone rubber. 

May 26, 2017

Above the Battlefields of World War I

James Allen Higgs Jr., a Raleigh native and two-time engineering graduate of NC State, had a birds-eye view of the battlefields of France during the First World War. 

May 18, 2017

Big Reveal for Nonwovens

Curious about the mysteries of the new nonwovens facility? Take a look at what's under the 65-foot ceilings during an open house on Friday. 

May 9, 2017

Engineering Student Is NC State’s First Newman Fellow

Ashle Page receives a prestigious Newman Fellowship to continue her work bridging technology and policy. 

Apr 19, 2017

4 Reasons Veterans Choose NC State Online

For many active-duty military members and veterans, NC State's Online and Distance Education offers flexibility in continuing their educations. Here are a few reasons that make NC State the perfect choice for earning a degree. 

Apr 13, 2017

Data Detectives

NC State leads the Consortium for Nonproliferation Enabling Capabilities, a national effort to stop the illegal proliferation of nuclear weapons. 

Apr 13, 2017

NC State’s Alex Hsain Wins Truman Scholarship

Hanan “Alex” Hsain, a junior majoring in materials science and engineering at NC State, has been awarded a 2017 Truman Scholarship. 

Apr 12, 2017

Researchers Make the First Flexible Memory Device Using Oxide Ferroelectric Material

Flexible thin films could be useful in wearable memory devices. 

Mar 23, 2017

Engineering Jumps in Graduate Rankings

The NC State College of Engineering jumped to No. 25 overall and No. 13 among public engineering schools in graduate engineering programs, up two spots from last year's rankings by U.S. News & World Report. 

Mar 16, 2017

Engineering Ranks High in Diverse Grads

NC State was recognized in a recent issue of Diverse Issues in Higher Education with two national rankings for degrees awarded to African-American graduate and undergraduate students. 

Mar 9, 2017

MythBusters Finalist Inspired to Work With Kids

NC State alum Tamara Robertson won’t be the next MythBusters host, but she can still help youngsters break into the exciting world of science and technology.