In the News
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Computational tool offers new insight into key biological processesMarch 10, 2014 NC State researchers have developed a computational tool designed to guide future research on biochemical pathways that govern a host of biological processes. Cranos Williams, electrical and computer engineering, featured. |
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Computational tool offers new insight into key biological processesMarch 10, 2014 NC State researchers have developed a computational tool designed to guide future research on biochemical pathways that govern a host of biological processes. Cranos Williams, electrical and computer engineering, featured. |
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Eight-graders at Woodlawn learn engineering basicsMarch 3, 2014 Woodlawn Middle School eighth-graders got a chance to learn basic engineering concepts from soon-to-be engineers. Byron Beddingfield, a student in the electrical and computer engineering and FREEDM Systems Center, featured. |
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A Closer Look: Sarah RajalaMarch 3, 2014 Sarah Rajala (pronounced RYE-ah-lah) has opened new doors for female engineers throughout her career. She became the first female tenured engineering professor at NC State. |
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NC State labs on the cutting edge of research, innovationFebruary 5, 2014 There’s no question NC State is a hot-bed for innovation, so much so that the White House announced a $140 million hub at the university to develop the next generation of semiconductors. Alex Huang, electrical & computer engineering, College of Textiles and Centennial Campus, featured. |
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Some Wind Farms Need Controls to Minimize Risk of Instability on the Grid, Study SaysJanuary 28, 2014 The location of a wind farm can play a key role in the potential for wind energy to add or detract from stability on the electric grid, according to researchers at North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University. Aranya Chakrabortty, electrical and computer engineering, featured. |
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Researchers find ways to minimize power grid disruptions from wind powerJanuary 28, 2014 Researchers from North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University 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 and computer engineering, featured. |
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Are no-calorie sweeteners safe to eat?January 27, 2014 The safety of children eating any low-calorie sweeteners as an alternative to sugar is questionable for some because it?s not clear how they’re metabolized. Susan Schiffman, electrical & computer engineering, featured. |
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NCSU manufacturing research hub confronts future challengesJanuary 24, 2014 A sizable chunk of a newly announced $140 million consortium’s funding will go toward academics, such as a new clean-tech focused graduate degree program at NC State. Dennis Kekas, engineering, featured. |
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NCSU names interim head for manufacturing research hubJanuary 24, 2014 NC State has named an interim front man for the manufacturing innovation research center announced by President Barack Obama this month. Dennis Kekas, engineering, and Leah Burton, Centennial Campus Partnership, featured. |
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US to launch manufacturing innovation institute for power electronicsJanuary 24, 2014 The U.S. Department of Energy has chosen a consortium led by NC State to lead a new manufacturing innovation institute for power electronics. |
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Editorial: A worthy bipartisan investment in alternative energyJanuary 24, 2014 Scientists at NC State are conducting research that has the nation watching, leading the new Next Generation Power Electronics Innovation Institute. |
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President Obama Announces New Public-Private Manufacturing …January 24, 2014 The President announced the selection of a North Carolina headquartered consortium of businesses and universities, led by NC State, to lead a manufacturing innovation institute for next generation power electronics. |
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Obama’s manufacturing innovation hub to open by springJanuary 24, 2014 NC State’s innovative hub, announced Jan. 15 by President Barack Obama, is on a rapid path to development and could be operating by the late spring. Terri Lomax, research, innovation and economic development, featured. |
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NC State hub announced by Obama may launch by late spring …January 24, 2014 NC State’s innovative hub, announced Jan. 15 by President Barack Obama, is on a rapid path to development and could be operating by the late spring. Terri Lomax, research, innovation and economic development, featured. |