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NSF Award Fuels NC State’s Research in AI-Powered Wireless Networks

Posted on September 1, 2026 | Filed Under: AI/ML and Faculty and News

Short for “AI-native RAN MANageability and Intelligence for Next Generation Networks,” ARMANI utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to let networks make smart, reliable decisions on their own. As 5G and 6G systems grow more complex, this ki …

A New Name at Home

Posted on August 24, 2026 | Filed Under: News

NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to the campus where she earned three degrees, welcomed by a cheering crowd, a renamed building with her name on it and a limited-edition taste of her own Howling Cow ice cream.

NC State, New York Power Authority and EPRI Demonstrate Solid State Transformer Success Under Real World Conditions

Posted on August 18, 2026 | Filed Under: News

The demonstration underscores the technology’s potential to improve energy efficiency, losing half as much power as conventional transformers.

NC State Engineering and Red Hat Partner on AI Governance and Safety

Posted on August 5, 2026 | Filed Under: News

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University has joined Red Hat in a collaborative partnership to increase AI clarity, compliance and innovation.

Around the Moon and Pack Again

Posted on August 4, 2026 | Filed Under: News

Our favorite astronaut — and three-time NC State graduate — Christina Hammock Koch is coming home to NC State Aug. 24-25. Our celebration of her homecoming is going to be out of this world.

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Aritra Mitra Wins NSF CAREER Award

Posted on August 3, 2026 | Filed Under: Awards and Features and News and Research

Congratulations to Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Assistant Professor Aritra Mitra on receiving a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This prestigious award supports …

Researchers Improve Day-Ahead Solar Forecasting for Energy Sector by Up To 13%

Posted on August 3, 2026 | Filed Under: News

Researchers have demonstrated techniques that can improve day-ahead solar forecasts by up to 13% over the most consistently performing individual model.

NC State to Lead Three Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects

Posted on August 3, 2026 | Filed Under: News

NC State will lead three Genesis Mission projects using AI to expedite discovery in the fields of high-performance computing, cybersecurity and astrophysics.

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Amay Bandodkar Wins NSF CAREER Award

Posted on July 27, 2026 | Filed Under: Faculty and News and Research

This award will support NC State ECE Assistant Professor Amay Bandodkar’s research into advanced wound monitors —smart bandages that are able to safely sample wound fluids and relay information about wound health in real time.