engineering

Oct 12, 2011

NC State Part Of Grant To Design Blueprint For Future Internet

North Carolina State University researchers are part of a team that will be designing a blueprint for a future version of the Internet, with funding from the National Science Foundation. 

Oct 5, 2011

NC State, IBM Researchers Develop Technique that Offers Enhanced Security for Sensitive Data In Cloud Computing

Researchers from North Carolina State University and IBM have developed a new, experimental technique to better protect sensitive information in cloud computing – without significantly affecting the system’s overall performance. 

Sep 27, 2011

Escuti Wins Presidential Award For Young Scientists And Engineers

A North Carolina State University engineering professor has won the U.S. government’s top award for early-career scientists and engineers. 

Sep 12, 2011

Researchers Find Way To Measure Effect Of Wi-Fi Attacks

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a way to measure how badly a Wi-Fi network would be disrupted by different types of attacks – a valuable tool for developing new security technologies. 

Sep 9, 2011

NC State Plays Leading Role in New NSF Soft Matter Research Center

North Carolina State University will play a leading role in a new multi-university center that will focus on soft matter research, a branch of materials science with almost limitless practical applications, from organic solar cells to tissue implants to new classes of drugs. Recognizing that some of the leading scientists and engineers involved in soft… 

Sep 6, 2011

How Electric Fields Could Change Ceramics

We reported last year on research showing that applying an electric field can result in stronger ceramic materials – and a cheaper, more energy-efficient manufacturing process. A new paper helps us understand why that happens – and what the limitations are. As an added bonus, researchers have also figured out a new, easier way to… 

Aug 24, 2011

NC State Experts Can Discuss Hurricane, Disaster Issues

With Hurricane Irene churning toward the Southeastern United States, media looking for information on a variety of hurricane topics can contact the following North Carolina State University experts: Storm Surge and Flood Prediction Marine meteorologist Dr. Lian Xie can discuss research on hurricane formation. Specifically, Xie can talk about hurricane climatology and seasonal prediction; storm… 

Aug 17, 2011

Researchers Find Way To Align Gold Nanorods On A Large Scale

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a simple, scalable way to align gold nanorods, particles with optical properties that could be used for emerging biomedical imaging technologies. 

Aug 16, 2011

Ions Control Shape Of Nanofibers Grown On Clear Substrate

Researchers from North Carolina State University, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and CFD Research Corporation have found a new way to develop straight carbon nanofibers on a transparent substrate. Growing such nanofiber coatings is important for use in novel biomedical research tools, solar cells, water repellent coatings and others. The technique utilizes a charged chromium… 

Jul 19, 2011

Jell-O Memory

Researchers have come up with memory technology that feels like Jell-O. It’s made of water-based gels and liquid metal, and it works just fine when it is completely underwater. The device could be the first step towards developing a new generation of biocompatible electronics – such as medical sensors – because of its pliability, its… 

Jul 14, 2011

Soft Memory Device Opens Door To New Biocompatible Electronics

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a memory device that is soft and functions well in wet environments – opening the door to a new generation of biocompatible electronic devices. 

Jul 12, 2011

Using Data, Not Assumptions, To Make Safe Structures For Less Money

Each level of a parking garage is held up by a structure called an L-shaped spandrel beam. For years, manufacturers have been making these beams using inefficient assumptions, which meant they were using too much steel and putting it in the wrong places. Researchers have now collected actual data on these structures, allowing them to… 

Jul 6, 2011

NC State To Create Video Game Adventure To Boost Science Literacy

North Carolina State University has landed a grant to boost science literacy by developing a narrative video game that uses adventure to help middle school students develop their literacy skills – particularly their ability to read and understand scientific and technical language. 

Jul 1, 2011

One Person Can Change The World: Or At Least What The World Is Made Of

In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, World War II was in full swing, and a young man named Hans Conrad was embarking on a career as a materials science researcher. Sixty-eight years later, he is still showing up to the lab every day, publishing top-notch papers and trying to figure out the physical and… 

Jun 28, 2011

NC State Experts Offer Insight On Final Shuttle Launch, Space Experiments, Future Of Space Exploration

The space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to launch July 8. It will be the final mission for NASA’s shuttle program. The shuttle will be carrying an experiment into orbit for North Carolina State University researchers. Reporters can contact these NC State experts for more information about the experiment, the role that the shuttle program and the…