Category: News
Plant Scientists, Sensor Experts Connect to Grow Plant Breeding Solutions
March 5, 2026An N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative workshop focuses on using advanced sensing technologies to break the plant breeding bottlenecks.
Quantum Cooling for Quantum Computing
March 3, 2026NC State ECE Professor Daryoosh Vashaee is tackling one of the biggest challenges in quantum computing. The problem? Keeping everything cool.
John Gajda Appointed by Governor Stein to N.C. Utilities Commission
February 24, 2026Congratulations to NC State ECE Professor of the Practice John Gajda on his appointment to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
What is Quantum Computing?
February 23, 2026To talk about NC State’s quantum research and innovation, it is important to understand the fundamental principles that underlie quantum computing. Quantum computers aren’t just the next step in classical computing. They function by rewriting the rules of computing entirely.
Sensor and AI Innovations from NC State ECE and CS Helping to Build Better Working Dogs
February 16, 2026A recently published Science magazine article highlights the urgent need for new scientific and technological solutions that enhance working dog and guide dog training and selection. These solutions are being developed at NC State’s College of Engineering.
NC State University College of Engineering and M.C. Dean Announce Launch of M.C. Dean Engineering Hub
February 12, 2026Transforming Infrastructure, Innovation and Workforce Development for the Future of Energy and Manufacturing
Distinguished ECE Seminar Explores a New Path Toward More Reliable Quantum Computers
February 10, 2026Quantum computing promises to solve problems that are far beyond the reach of today’s machines, but only if researchers can overcome one persistent challenge: error. On Friday, Feb. 20, NC State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will …
Smart Sense Team Wins 2026 Make-A-Thon
February 10, 2026A student team tackling energy waste in residence halls took top honors at the 2026 Make-A-Thon, NC State’s annual sustainability innovation competition.
Protecting the IP of AI Systems
February 5, 2026Researchers have developed the first-ever defense mechanism against attacks that aim to steal the proprietary parameters of neural network-based AI systems.
Six COE faculty members recognized as University Faculty Scholars
February 2, 2026Almost a third of the 2025-26 cohort of NC State’s University Faculty Scholars are faculty members in the College of Engineering. This recognition honors faculty members for their academic achievements and contributions to NC State and beyond through their teaching, scholarship and service.
Three from ECE Named Goodnight Early Career Innovators
January 27, 2026Congratulations to NC State ECE Assistant Professors Amay Bandodkar, Yuan Liu and Vijay Shah on being named 2025-26 Goodnight Early Career Innovators!
NC State Launches Four New Master’s Programs to Strengthen Graduate Portfolio
January 14, 2026NC State is leveraging its interdisciplinary strengths and building institutional momentum with the launch of four new master’s programs. Each program reflects the university’s commitment to academic innovation, cross-college collaboration, and future-ready education.