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CALS dean Garey Fox, outgoing NC State chancellor Randy Woodson, an unidentified woman, and COE dean Jim Pfaendtner pose for a photo in front of a NC State table and canopy decorated in red, black and NC State logo.

NC State Engineering Shows Off Skills at General Assembly’s UNC System Day

Posted on May 22, 2025 | Filed Under: Events and News and Research and Undergrad Students

North Carolina State University students, including ECE students, faculty and alumni came out to represent the College of Engineering for the University of North Carolina System Day at the General Assembly.

Five individuals are gathered around a small, light-colored robot dog on a paved outdoor area, with a modern building featuring large windows in the background. From left to right: a person in a dark beanie and dark sweatshirt is looking at a phone; a person in a grey hoodie and light grey pants is holding a device and looking at the robot; a man in a black polo shirt and grey pants is standing and looking at the robot; another man in a green long-sleeved shirt and jeans is looking down at the robot; and a person in a red "CORNELL UNIVERSITY" hoodie and dark pants is also looking down at the robot, possibly interacting with a device. The robot itself is four-legged and appears to be in a crouching position. There are some chairs and planters visible on the left.

Extension Agents Explore AI for Agriculture

Posted on May 17, 2025 | Filed Under: Faculty and News and Research

Artificial intelligence promises to transform agriculture, and a recent workshop at NC State’s Plant Sciences Building aims to position agricultural agents as key links in ensuring that farmers benefit.

From the Lab to the National Stage: Jain and Bandodkar Earn Podium Finish at Startup Summit

Posted on May 15, 2025 | Filed Under: News

Graduate student Bhavya Jain is turning big ideas into real-world solutions. Jain recently earned third place and a $5,000 prize at the National Startup Summit 2025, showcasing the power of innovation through action.

Fred Kish, Stan Cheung and Jonathan Wierer

NC State ECE Researchers Secure DARPA Funding for New Project, HAPPI

Posted on May 8, 2025 | Filed Under: AI/ML and Faculty and News and Quantum and Research

Researchers from NC State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have secured a three-year, $5 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) aimed at improving energy efficient communications for a va …

From Soccer Cleats to Circuit Boards: Nadia Stupec’s ECE Journey

Posted on April 28, 2025 | Filed Under: Undergrad Students

She came to NC State with a question mark and graduated with purpose. From cleats to circuits, Nadia Stupec ’25 turned curiosity into confidence — and sparked a path that inspires others to follow.

Meet Gage Novaria, Our Spring 2025 ECE Student Speaker

Posted on April 25, 2025 | Filed Under: News and Undergrad Students

Gage Novaria will address the Class of 2025 at NC State ECE’s Spring Graduation, sharing a message of resilience, purpose and community.

Triangle Finnish Association To Honor Baliga

Posted on April 24, 2025 | Filed Under: Alumni and Awards

Friends and colleagues are invited to celebrate NC State professor B. Jayant Baliga for winning Finland’s 2024 Millennium Prize for Global Impact Technology.

Distinguished Global Alumni Award honors Xu She’s clean energy impact and global journey

Posted on April 23, 2025 | Filed Under: Alumni and Awards

Xu She, Ph.D., recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Global Alumni Award, credits his time at NC State for transforming his career and opening doors to unprecedented opportunities. Now leading innovation in clean energy at Lunar Energy, Xu co …

Meet Amanda Dixon ’99, Our Spring 2025 ECE Commencement Speaker

Posted on April 21, 2025 | Filed Under: Alumni and Grad Students and Undergrad Students

Amanda Dixon ’99 will speak at the Spring 2025 ECE Commencement. She returns to campus to celebrate the Class of 2025 and share her journey in smart cities.

Drone in the sky

NC State ECE Joins 10-University Uncrewed Aerial Systems Communications Project

Posted on April 16, 2025 | Filed Under: Faculty and News and Research

ECE researchers have joined a 10-university team working on a new NASA University Leadership Initiative (ULI) project to improve drone communications.