Category: News
Making an Impact: NC State ECE Day of Giving
March 24, 2025Each year, NC State Electrical and Computer Engineering alumni, students, faculty, and friends come together to make an impact during Day of Giving. This 24-hour fundraising event strengthens our Pack and provides an opportunity for our community to support the areas that matter most.
Kais, NC State Researchers Team Up With NVIDIA
March 20, 2025NC State researchers are developing new computer methods to simulate how materials behave — especially the kinds used in batteries. The team, led by Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing Sabre Kais, is working to combine quantum-inspired algorithms with powerful graphics processors from NVIDIA to run simulations much faster than before.
Expanding Knowledge and Building Connections: The Impact of NC State’s ECE Colloquia Seminar Series
March 17, 2025The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Colloquia Seminar Series at North Carolina State University serves as a vital platform for fostering academic growth, networking and exposure to cutting-edge research. Featuring expert speakers and diverse topics, the series offers students a chance to engage in discussions that shape their academic and professional trajectories.
ECE Senior Design students launch innovative technology aimed at reducing vehicular mortality and revitalizing endangered Red Wolves in North Carolina
March 10, 2025Today, only about 15-17 reside and roam North Carolina. A nonessential experimental population, Red Wolves are the most endangered wolf population in the world. Follow along as ECE Senior Design students reimagine technology-based systems to combat this issue.
From Backpacking to Research: Campbell Depken ’26 Navigates ECE with Passion and Purpose
March 3, 2025Campbell Depken ’26 balances research, mentorship, and a love for the outdoors as she explores her path to graduate school in electrical and computer engineering.
Sabre Kais Joins NC State as Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing
February 10, 2025In August 2024, Sabre Kais joined NC State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering as the Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing. An internationally recognized expert in quantum information and computing for complex chemical systems, Kais aims to expand the field through pioneering research and the development of a dedicated quantum machine learning center at NC State.
From Classroom to Career: New ECE Students Connect at Bits and Bytes
January 31, 2025Newly CODA’d and transfer students were welcomed into the ECE community at Bits and Bytes, a networking dinner presented by Qorvo. The event connected students with faculty, industry professionals and student organizations, helping them take the first steps toward building their careers.
Fred Kish Honored with 2025 IEEE Nick Holonyak Jr. Medal
January 22, 2025Fred Kish, director of the NC State Nanofabrication Facility, has received the 2025 IEEE Nick Holonyak Jr. Medal. He was recognized for his groundbreaking work in semiconductor optoelectronics, including photonic integrated circuits and high-efficiency LEDs, which have advanced telecommunications and energy efficiency.
ECE Grad Student Wins Best Paper Award at ACI
January 9, 2025ECE graduate student Colt Nichols wins best paper at the 2024 International Conference on Animal-Computer Interaction
Chakrabortty Elevated to IEEE Fellow, Class of 2025
January 7, 2025Aranya Chakrabortty named IEEE Fellow.
Researchers Demonstrate New Technique for Stealing AI Models
December 17, 2024Researchers have demonstrated the ability to steal an AI model without hacking into the device where the model was running.
PowerAmerica CTO Victor Veliadis Named NAI Fellow
December 11, 2024Veliadis, who is the Executive Director of PowerAmerica Institute, and a professor of electrical and computer engineering at NC State University, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).