Category: News
PowerAmerica CTO Victor Veliadis Named NAI Fellow
December 11, 2024Veliadis, who is the Executive Director of PowerAmerica Institute, and a professor of electrical and computer engineering at NC State University, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Researchers Pit Lasers Against Sweetpotato Pest
December 3, 2024With vinegar fly problems on the rise in sweetpotato storage, N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative researchers are exploring a novel management strategy.
Robots + Drones + AI = Hardier Tomatoes?
December 2, 2024A North Carolina State University team is combining cameras, robots, drones and artificial intelligence to make it easier for tomato breeders to develop disease-resistant varieties.
A personal approach to the biology of stress
November 21, 2024An NC TraCS pilot award unites researchers from medical and engineering backgrounds to develop a wearable device for tracking stress.
Christina Koch awarded North Carolina Award of Science
November 4, 2024Christina Koch, a two-time NC State ECE alumna, will receive the highest civilian honor awarded by the state.
Mali to Raleigh: Alex Diallo’s Journey from West Africa to Renewable Energy Innovation
October 28, 2024Alex Diallo, a senior in Electrical Engineering at NC State, is blending his roots in Mali with his passion for renewable energy. He aims to transform his community through sustainable solutions.
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.