Wind energy may endanger the grid

Researchers identify a problem concerning the intermittency related to wind energy generation. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured.

Obama announces semiconductor innovation hub

President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced a new public-private manufacturing hub in North Carolina to develop next-generation power electronics. NC State will lead the new manufacturing institute, a consortium of 18 businesses and six universities.

Commentary: As Obama Celebrates a New Jobs Program…

President Obama traveled to North Carolina to promote a new manufacturing institute that his administration touts as a significant engine for new jobs. The project is the result of a collaboration led by NC State, six other colleges and 18 companies to work on the...

IGBT Inventor Wins IEEE Medal of Honor

NC State professor received the Medal of Honor from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology. Jayant Baliga, electrical & computer engineering, featured.

Cyborg Cockroaches to the Rescue

Swarms of cyborg insects could one day map disaster sites. Dr. Edgar Lobaton, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, featured.

Minimizing Power Grid Disruptions from Wind Power

Researchers have found that an increase in the use of wind power generation can make the power grid more fragile and susceptible to disruptions. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical engineering, featured.