Category: News
Startup Switch: Ta‑Seen Reaz Niloy’s Satellite Communication Immersion in California
August 21, 2025Ph.D. student Ta‑Seen Reaz Niloy is interning at Tiami Networks in California, where she’s developing 4G/5G testbeds and algorithms to support Non-terrestrial Network (NTN), Direct-to-Cell (DTC) communication in wireless systems. Her mentorship in a startup environment is expanding her research outlook and shaping her entrepreneurial ambitions.
Self-Powered Patch Monitors Biomarkers Without Drawing Blood
August 18, 2025For Immediate Release Michael Daniele mdaniel6@ncsu.edu Matt Shipman matt_shipman@ncsu.edu Researchers have developed a self-powered microneedle patch to monitor a range of health biomarkers without drawing blood or relying on batteries or external dev …
Hiking Toward a Better Grid: Maria Stubbendick ’25 Finds Purpose on the Trail
August 14, 2025Electrical engineering student Maria Stubbendick ’25 is walking through mountains this summer with something bigger in mind: a more resilient and sustainable energy future.
From Defense Labs to Mountain Villages: Calvin Duong’s Summer of Service and Systems
August 6, 2025Whether working with advanced defense technologies or building latrines in rural Guatemala, Calvin Duong ’27 is finding purpose at the intersection of engineering, adaptability and service.
How Tiny Fossils Are Leading to Smarter Robots
July 29, 2025NC State researchers developed a technique to create photorealistic 3D models of microfossils, improving robotic systems for fossil ID and other complex shape sorting.
Quantum Code: Breana Samonte Jump into Next-Gen Computing
July 24, 2025First-year computer engineering student Breana Samonte ’29 earned a spot in Winston-Salem State’s Quantum Science Boot Camp this summer. Her intensive training is already shaping her academic and career trajectory in quantum computing.
‘Fan of Innovation’ Puts Tech Expertise to Work in Agriculture
July 14, 2025Drawing on expertise gained as an NC State doctoral student in electrical engineering, Enrique Peña Martinez launches a career in agricultural technology. His goal: to help reduce the challenges that come with farming and increase its rewards.
High-Voltage Horizons: Sanjana Bhalekar’s Energy Internship at Eaton
July 11, 2025Master’s student Sanjana Bhalekar ’26 is spending her summer immersed in power electronics at Eaton, where hands-on engineering and leadership insights are shaping her path in sustainable energy.
Shubham Dhiman Wins 2025 IEEE Joseph John Suozzi INTELEC Fellowship Award in Power Electronics
July 10, 2025Congratulations to Shubham Dhiman, EE Ph.D. candidate, on winning the 2025 IEEE Joseph John Suozzi INTELEC Fellowship Award in Power Electronics.
Vijay K. Shah Wins Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
July 7, 2025Congratulations to Assistant Professor Vijay Shah on receiving an NSF CAREER Award for his project, “O-DSM: An Open Dynamic Spectrum Management Framework for Enhanced 6G Coexistence.”
Where Sales Meet Silicon: Emma Pollak’s Role at TI
July 3, 2025Electrical engineering student Emma Pollak ’26 is spending her summer in Boston as a Technical Sales Engineer Intern with Texas Instruments. Her internship blends people skills with product insight, giving her a new perspective on what it means to be an engineer.
Transforming Guide Dog Training with AI and Sensor Technology
July 2, 2025Researchers at NC State, led by ECE’s Alper Bozkurt and David Roberts from the Department of Computer Science, have been pioneering innovative sensor technologies and AI algorithms to transform guide dog training and selection processes.