Category: Campus Life
NC State ECE, IConS and NSF ASSIST Center Join Interdisciplinary Exhibit: Your Brain on Art at the Gregg Museum
July 1, 2025Electrical engineering plays a pivotal role in transforming how art is created, experienced, and understood—powering interactive installations, enabling immersive sensory experiences, and bridging the gap between technology and human expression. NC State’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Alper Bozkurt joined an extraordinary interdisciplinary collaboration that has culminated in the launch of the new exhibition, Your Brain on Art: Reimagining the Gregg Museum Collection, currently on view at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design.
Unearthing Art in Plain Sight: Liquid Order
October 19, 2023Discover how a hidden gem on Centennial Campus, conceived as a formal public space, transcends into a unique blend of art and science. Uncover the intriguing story of Liquid Order, a dynamic fusion that has become an integral part of the campus’s fabric.
NC State Names New Dean of College of Engineering
April 13, 2023Jim Pfaendtner has been named the Louis Martin-Vega Dean of the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search.
NC State and Spin Announce Micromobility Partnership
August 17, 2022Spin and NC State have announced a new partnership to advance micromobility innovation across campus.
SolarPack Makes History
August 1, 2022NC State’s solar vehicle team, comprised of different engineering disciplines, completes the fastest lap in FSGP history. Hear more about their victory from ECE students on the team.
Next Level: Engineering North Carolina’s Future
July 30, 2022Engineering expansion will bolster the state’s workforce and help the College grow.
Campus to Community: Student Body President McKenzy Heavlin’s NC State journey
April 19, 2022Meet McKenzy Heavlin, ECE graduating student and NC State’s Student Body President. Read about what inspired him to become a leader and all that he has accomplished at NC State.
Entering New Depths with AquaPack Robotics
April 14, 2021The Underwater Robotics Club at NC State allows engineering students to test their knowledge and explore new skills beyond the classroom.
A personal statement from Dean Martin-Vega for the College of Engineering community
March 19, 2021Dean Louis Martin-Vega released a personal statement in the wake of increased incidents of discrimination against Asians, Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Seeking to Change the Stigma in STEM
April 22, 2020As a sophomore in ECE, Lauren White knows how difficult it can be adjusting to college. As a female member of the LGBTQ community from out of town, the task of fitting in seemed extra daunting…
Teaching ECE from the Living Room
March 31, 2020As classes shift entirely online for the remainder of the semester, ECE faculty shift into high gear to leverage online tools and adapt (sometimes even household items) to dramatically different teaching needs.
Driverless Shuttle a Smart Move for Centennial Campus
February 11, 2020NC State isn’t cutting corners in the drive for innovation. Thanks to a partnership with the N.C. Department of Transportation, the university is testing an autonomous vehicle that can ferry 12 passengers.