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Michael Daniele Elected to AIMBE College of Fellows

Posted on April 21, 2026 | Filed Under: Faculty

Michael Daniele has been elected to the 2026 AIMBE College of Fellows, one of the highest honors in medical and biological engineering. The recognition highlights his work in wearable biosensors and interdisciplinary research training.

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New Material Makes Heart Monitoring Tech More Comfortable

Posted on April 20, 2026 | Filed Under: News

Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while people are moving.

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2026 COE Awards Recognize Outstanding Staff and Faculty

Posted on April 17, 2026 | Filed Under: News

More than 60 staff and faculty members across the College of Engineering were honored at the 2026 COE Awards event on April 9.

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ECE, Computer Engineering Shines in U.S. News Grad School Rankings

Posted on April 16, 2026 | Filed Under: Grad Students and News and Newswire and Programs and Research

NC State’s Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs both improved in the latest rankings, a testament to the department’s focus on research, industry partnerships and leadership in emerging technological fields.

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How a New Technique Will Help Us Mine Rare-Earth Metals…With Plants

Posted on April 16, 2026 | Filed Under: News

Researchers have developed a technique for detecting and measuring the concentration of rare-earth elements in plants.

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AI-Powered Tool Helps Computer Architects Boost Processor Performance

Posted on April 15, 2026 | Filed Under: News

The tool helps computer architects boost processor performance by improving memory management.

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Announcing the 2026-27 Global One Health Fellows

Posted on April 14, 2026 | Filed Under: News

Yi Chen Yi Chen is a fourth year PhD student in Electrical Engineering developing miniaturized, noninvasive, and scalable wearable sensor platforms for humans, plants, and animals that enable continuous monitoring…

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New Technique Improves Accuracy of Graph Neural Networks

Posted on April 13, 2026 | Filed Under: News

Researchers have demonstrated a new training technique that significantly improves the accuracy of graph neural networks – AI systems used in applications from drug discovery to weather forecasting.

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How an Injectable Particle Could Make Surgery Safer for Infants

Posted on April 3, 2026 | Filed Under: News

Researchers have designed an injectable microgel to reduce bleeding in infants who require surgical care. In an animal model, the microgel reduced bleeding by at least 50%.

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Lenovo Investment Advances NC State’s Esports Program, Recognized with Arena and Gaming Lab Naming

Posted on April 2, 2026 | Filed Under: News

Game on: A naming-level gift from technology giant Lenovo will bolster the growing momentum and profile of NC State’s program in esports. Lenovo’s transformational commitment includes substantial financial support for both an endowment …

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