Category: News
Why Do Things Look Darker When They’re Wet?
October 18, 2024Ever wondered why things look darker when wet? NC State ECE professor and optics expert Michael Kudenov explains it’s due to total internal reflection, where water’s refractive index causes light to reflect back rather than pass through, making surfaces like wet concrete or damp clothing appear darker.
NC State to Lead DOE-Backed $10M Quantum Computing Research Project
October 4, 2024Our university will partner with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, NASA’s Ames Research Center, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Rutgers University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Powering Medical Drones: How NC State, Utah State and Navajo Tech Are Shaping Autonomous Drone Technology
September 27, 2024A NIST-funded project brings together NC State, Utah State and Navajo Tech to develop cutting-edge drone technology for pandemic preparedness. The project focuses on autonomous drones capable of delivering medical supplies across long distances, equipped with wireless charging and thermal regulation systems.
NC State ECE Shines in U.S. News Rankings
September 25, 2024NC State ECE continues to excel in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. The undergraduate Electrical Engineering (EE) program now ranks #19 nationally, and the Computer Engineering (CpE) program is ranked #26.
NC State CLAWS Hub to Lead $19 Million in ‘Leap Ahead’ Projects
September 20, 2024The White House and U.S. Department of Defense announced today the first year of funding, totaling $19 million, for four additional projects for the Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) Microelectronics Commons Hub, headed by North Carolina State University.
New Training Program Tackles AI and Plant Science Challenges
September 11, 2024GRAD-AID for Ag will give graduate students the chance to drive innovation in artificial intelligence technologies at the intersection of basic and applied plant sciences.
NC State’s Jayant Baliga Wins Millennium Technology Prize
September 4, 2024Jay Baliga, inventor of the insulated gate bipolar transistors which reduced global carbon dioxide emissions by over 82 gigatons has been selected as the recipient of the incredibly prestigious Millennium Technology Prize.
Grad Student Aatman Patel Innovating In-Car Connectivity at BMW North America
August 26, 2024Aatman Patel ’25 is revolutionizing in-car connectivity during his co-op internship at BMW North America. His work with the Car Connectivity DLI team is shaping his career in automotive tech and wireless communications.
Skills Up Workshop: Empowering ECE Students with Essential Hands-On Skills
August 20, 2024The Skills Up Workshop at NC State ECE equipped newly CODA’d and ECE 200 students with essential hands-on skills in soldering, breadboarding, and lab equipment, providing them with a strong foundation for the upcoming semester.
Sanskriti Deva ’24: Bridging Quantum Research and Commercial Innovation
August 14, 2024Sanskriti Deva ’24, a Computer Engineering major, interned at IBM Quantum in Yorktown Heights, New York, this summer. Working on the business side of quantum computation, she contributed to high-impact projects and upcoming technology launches.
Multifaceted Summer: Ishita Pai Raikar’s Blend of Research, Entrepreneurship, and Advocacy
August 12, 2024Ishita Pai Raikar ’26, a Computer Engineering student at NC State, spent her summer immersed in a blend of research, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and academic learning. Her journey was marked by significant contributions and personal growth across various fields.
Summer Internship Spotlight: Matthew Dize at Qorvo, Inc.
August 8, 2024Matthew Dize ’26 spent his summer as a Product Engineering Intern at Qorvo, enhancing RF filter performance for 5G technologies and gaining invaluable hands-on experience in the dynamic mobile RF industry.