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IES Changes Name, Not Initials

Industry Expansion Solutions

The historic brick smoke stack on central campus

May 22, 2024

NC State Leaders Recognized on ‘Power 100’ List

The chancellor, a dean, two directors and more than 40 alumni were featured on Business North Carolina’s annual list.  
Dan Swift, a Mills Manufacturing worker, a T-11 parachute individual harness to shows IES personnel during a company tour.

Apr 19, 2021

Industry Expansion Solutions Leads Local Businesses to Success

NC State’s Industry Expansion Solutions helps North Carolina businesses face challenges head-on, offering deep, engineering-based expertise that sparks success. 

Apr 19, 2017

Grant Funds Solutions for N.C. Defense Sector

NC State leads an effort to help North Carolina defense-related businesses impacted by federal budget cuts. The initiative is funded by a $2 million DOD grant. 

Jun 22, 2016

Ratcliff Retiring in September

Terri Helmlinger Ratcliff, an acclaimed engineer who spearheads NC State’s efforts to support and engage industry partners, is retiring this fall. 
view of university gateway sign from ground up.

Aug 26, 2015

IES Changes Name, Not Initials

Congrats to the newly named Industry Expansion Solutions, previously known as the Industrial Extension Service.