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Researchers Improve AI’s Ability to Learn New Tasks Without Sacrificing Performance

Posted on May 19, 2026 | Filed Under: News

A new framework allows AI models that have already been trained to learn new tasks without sacrificing performance when performing old tasks.

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Congratulations to our Spring 2026 Graduates!

Posted on May 18, 2026 | Filed Under: Alumni and Events and Features and News and Newswire

Congratulations to the nearly 500 Spring 2026 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) graduates! Hundreds of friends, family and #NCStateECE community members gathered at Reynolds Coliseum on May 7 to celebrate the Class of …

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COE Seniors Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

Posted on May 14, 2026 | Filed Under: News

The Outstanding Senior Awards categories are Citizenship & Service, Humanities, Leadership and Scholarly Achievement. Seniors are nominated by their respective academic departments, and winners are chosen by a selection committee made u …

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Interns Tackle Ag Challenges With the N.C. PSI Makerspace

Posted on May 7, 2026 | Filed Under: News

NC State’s think-and-do spirit thrives in the N.C. PSI Makerspace, where three next-generation engineers and computer scientists have complemented their coursework with hands-on experience shaping the future of farming.

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Neil Sood: Giving Back and Going Further

Posted on May 1, 2026 | Filed Under: Features and News and Newswire and Undergrad Students

Featured: Neil Sood, Spring 2026 ECE graduate and STEM education advocate

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Veena Misra Named Interim Dean of NC State’s College of Engineering

Posted on May 1, 2026 | Filed Under: News

Veena Misra, head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been appointed interim dean of NC State’s College of Engineering, effective May 11.

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Support and Supper: Building Community for ECE Ph.D. Students and Faculty

Posted on April 28, 2026 | Filed Under: Events and Faculty and Grad Students and News

ECE hosted a dinner for first year Ph.D. students and faculty to network, chat and dine.

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Caden Tolentino: Enacting Positive Change

Posted on April 27, 2026 | Filed Under: Features and News and Undergrad Students

Featured: Caden Tolentino, Spring 2026 ECE graduate and NC State Men’s Soccer team Captain

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Jim Pfaendtner Selected as Next NC State Provost

Posted on April 24, 2026 | Filed Under: News

As NC State’s chief academic officer, Jim Pfaendtner will be responsible for the institution’s academic mission.

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How AI Can Help Us Count the ‘Good’ Viruses Used in Biopharmaceuticals

Posted on April 23, 2026 | Filed Under: News

A new methodology that uses AI tools to identify and count target viruses more efficiently.

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