Category: News
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First-year computer whiz is ready for new adventures at NC State
July 12, 2024Incoming first-year Alex Collazo Gonzalez has never lived outside of Puerto Rico, but his acceptance to NC State University’s College of Engineering is about to change everything. Planning to double major in electrical and computer engineering, Collazo Gonzalez is excited for new opportunities and experiences in North Carolina. “I just couldn’t miss out on this opportunity,” he said.
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Exploring New Frontiers: Zander Selleseth’s Summer at NASA JPL
July 8, 2024Zander Selleseth ’25, an Electrical Engineering student at NC State, spent his summer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA. As a visiting researcher in JPL’s Radar Concepts and Formulation Group, Selleseth explored cutting-edge projects, shaping his career aspirations with invaluable hands-on experience.
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Qing Gu receives the 2023-24 R. Ray Bennett Faculty Fellow Award
July 3, 2024The recipient of the 2023-24 R. Ray Bennett Faculty Fellow Award is Qing Gu. The award recognizes high-achieving young faculty in the ECE Department to support their pursuit of cutting-edge research.
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Michael Daniele Receives the 2024 William F. Lane Outstanding Teaching Award
July 2, 2024Michael Daniele, associate professor in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, has received the 2024 William F. Lane Outstanding Teaching Award
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ECE Makes Strides in US News Rankings
June 18, 2024NC State ECE climbs in U.S. News & World Report rankings: Computer Engineering is No. 12 among public universities and No. 24 overall, while among public schools, Electrical Engineering is No. 20.
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Engineering for Connection: NC State Ph.D. Candidate’s Bench Design in National Spotlight
June 14, 2024Danny Krafft, an NC State ECE Ph.D. candidate, co-designed “The Connection Bench,” which earned national recognition.
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New Technique Improves AI Ability to Map 3D Space With 2D Cameras
June 13, 2024Because the technique works effectively with limited computational resources, it holds promise for improving the navigation of autonomous vehicles.
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Veena Misra Selected as Head of NC State ECE
May 10, 2024A three-time NC State ECE alumna, Veena Misra has been named the head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NC State.
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578 Graduates Recognized at the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony
May 2, 2024The Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony was held in Reynolds Coliseum on May 2, 2024, where 578 graduating students were honored for their achievements.
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Doctoral Student Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
April 8, 2024Congratulations to Cole Dickerson, just named a 2024 recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, supporting his work on unmanned aerial platforms with AERPAW.
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Oralkan Elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
March 25, 2024Omer Oralkan elected to College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering for pioneering contributions in capacitative micromachined ultrasonic transducers.
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New Software Boosts Accuracy of Tech to Measure Crop Health
March 25, 2024A new tool improves the accuracy of electronic devices that measure the color of a plant’s leaves to assess health.