college of engineering

May 24, 2016

Engineered for Speed

NC State-trained engineers are an integral part of North Carolina's Speed Month, when NASCAR comes to its native ground for big races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Drivers and race teams rely on advanced science and the mechanical and aerodynamic engineering principles. 

May 20, 2016

DeSimone Receives National Medal in White House Ceremony

Chemical engineer Joe DeSimone receives one of the nation's highest honors - the National Medal of Technology and Innovation - during a White House ceremony. 

May 4, 2016

Pack Rising

NC State’s annual spring commencement ceremony will take place at PNC Arena on Saturday, May 7, when Chancellor Randy Woodson will confer 64 associate’s, 3,779 bachelor’s, 1,467 master’s, 190 doctoral and 98 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. Those 5,598 new graduates will swell the total number for the academic year to 9,074. 

Apr 27, 2016

Engineering an Olympic Dream

NC State track and field star Jonathan Addison will earn his degree in industrial engineering at next week's spring commencement. And then he's off on a track-and-field whirlwind that could end up at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in Brazil. 

Apr 1, 2016

The Right Chemistry: Au+H2O Times 2

Two NC State juniors win the highly competitive Goldwater Scholarship for 2016, an award that requires a strong track record of undergraduate research and recognizes some of the nation’s top college students in science, math and engineering. 

Mar 17, 2016

Nat’l Experts at Hunt to Discuss Nuclear Safety

How does society balance the energy potential of nuclear technology against its safety and national security risks? NC State convenes an interdisciplinary panel of experts to tackle this complex topic. 

Mar 16, 2016

Voters Easily Pass Connect NC

North Carolina voters easily pass the $2 billion Connect NC bond package that will help fund two critical buildings on NC State's Centennial Campus, the Engineering Oval and the Plant Sciences Initiative. 

Mar 10, 2016

Connect NC Bond

Next Tuesday, North Carolina voters will have the opportunity to help fund higher education, state parks and the National Guard, among other things, when they decide on the $2 billion Connect NC bond. Review how those funds will help NC State. 

Mar 4, 2016

Where to Vote on March 15

North Carolina's primary is less a week away, with important national, state and local issues at stake. One important one for the NC State and higher education communities: the Connect NC bond. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot on March 15. 

Mar 1, 2016

TEDx Taps 2 Visionary Faculty

TEDxRaleigh 2016 features two NC State faculty members at its annual conference in March. Learn more about these revolutionary visionaries and their “ideas worth sharing." 

Feb 10, 2016

Swartzel Elected to National Academy of Engineering

An NC State researcher responsible for major advances in food science and technology has earned one of the engineering profession's highest accolades. 

Jan 28, 2016

A Primer on Political Activities

With two major projects included in the upcoming Connect NC Bond, NC State has a vested interest this legislative initiative. However, university employees are limited in what they can do to advocate for any political cause. Here are some guidelines from the Office of General Counsel. 

Jan 27, 2016

Alumna Astronaut Appears at Stewart

NC State alumna Christina Hammock Koch will speak at Stewart Theatre on Monday at 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

Jan 21, 2016

Alum Pitches People Mover

Marshall Brain envisions a creative solution for moving students, faculty and staff around NC State’s expansive campus. 

Jan 5, 2016

State Leaders Promote Proposed Bond

North Carolina voters will vote on a $2 billion bond package during the state's March 15 primary. The proposed bond includes $160 million for two buildings on NC State's Centennial Campus, the Engineering Oval and the Plant Science Initiative.