Category: Research
Better Predicting the Unpredictable Byproducts of Genetic Modification
April 13, 2020How a new model may pave the way for more efficient research in the fields of genetic modification and forestry.
Algorithmic Research Could Reduce Testing Quantities Needed by 85%
April 10, 2020A team led by Dror Baron at NC State ECE is working on a sophisticated algorithm estimated to reduce the number of tests required for group coronavirus testing by up to seven times.
Researchers Develop Faster Way to Replace Bad Data With Accurate Information
March 27, 2020A new model from ECE and the ARO could aid in displacing false information about anything from computer security to public health.
GRIP4PSI seed grant winners announced
February 15, 2020Two interdisciplinary research teams with significant ECE involvement have entered the next phase of the Game-Changing Research Incentive Program to tackle plant science challenges
Health Care Company Anthem Joins NC State’s IBM Q Hub
February 11, 2020The leading health benefits company is the second industry partner to join the Hub, which seeks to advance quantum computing.
‘Wristwatch’ Monitors Body Chemistry to Boost Athletic Performance, Prevent Injury
February 5, 2020Engineers have developed a device the size of a wristwatch used for everything from detecting dehydration to tracking athletic recovery, with applications ranging from military training to competitive sports.
Wearable Health Tech Gets Efficiency Upgrade
January 30, 2020NC State engineers led by Mehmet Ozturk have demonstrated a flexible device that harvests the heat energy from the human body to monitor health.
Delta Air Lines Joins NC State’s IBM Q Hub
January 9, 2020Delta, the world’s largest global airline, will be the founding industry partner to join the IBM Q Hub at NC State, as part of a multi-year quantum computing collaborative effort with IBM.
NC State Named a Hot Spot for 5G Innovation
December 5, 2019Ultra-fast speed meets unparalleled responsiveness. That’s the promise of fifth generation (5G) wireless networks. And now, NC State ECE is the newest hub for driving 5G innovation.
$10M Grant to Advance Cover Crops includes Machine Learning
November 26, 2019USDA $10-million grant to improve the sustainability of agriculture through the use of cover crops features cutting-edge tech, such as autonomous data collection and machine learning from ECE.
New Framework Makes AI Systems More Transparent Without Sacrificing Performance
October 22, 2019Researchers led by Tianfu Wu are proposing a framework that would allow users to understand the rationale behind AI decisions.
NSF Announces Raleigh and Cary as Testbed Sites for Advanced Wireless
September 18, 2019NC State ECE will lead an NSF-funded project to enhance mobile wireless networks, including the use of drones.