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Roughly 18 million U.S. households experience food insecurity. A professor has a system for getting food to food banks and then to people who need it more efficiently: go.ncsu.edu/bwmhjkr
November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Congratulations to Jerry Collier and Rashida Hodge, this year's Distinguished Engineering Alumni awardees!
November 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“Historically, about five people in the whole world get elected for security and privacy, which is my area, so I didn’t think I was going to get it. I was super happy.”

Sivana Hamer, a Ph.D. student in @ncstatecs received a 2025 Google PhD Fellowship. go.ncsu.edu/cjr8ysi
Sivana Hamer Receives Google PhD Fellowship
Hamer is the first NC State University student to receive a Google PhD fellowship.
go.ncsu.edu
November 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Burlington Labs is home to the PULSTAR reactor, a working nuclear research reactor. Students have the opportunity to work with the reactor and to participate in research.
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Researchers have improved the ability of wearable health devices to accurately detect when a patient is coughing, making it easier to monitor chronic health conditions and predict health risks such as asthma attacks. go.ncsu.edu/vdm0prg
October 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
HERO 2 is an unmanned aerial vehicle that can aid hurricane relief efforts by locating and delivering supplies to stranded individuals. It will be tested for the first time on Ocracoke Island in collaboration with FEMA and emergency management agencies.

Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/qgwqva1
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Get to know Krista Walton, the vice chancellor for research and innovation!

1️⃣ She has a doctorate in chemical engineering from Vanderbilt University.
2️⃣ She grew up on a soybean and wheat farm.
3️⃣ Before she decided on academia, she wanted to be an astronaut or work at NASA.
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"Knowing that my little piece this summer could actually be part of something that leads to more renewable energy sources from anaerobic digestion is exciting."

Biological engineering student Abby Studnek spent her summer in the Biocarbon Utilization and Sequestration Lab: go.ncsu.edu/b79dsko
October 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Mentorship and community have come full circle for Dylan Gretok, founder of Seagull. 🐺

Learn more about Dylan’s experience as an entrepreneur in the first episode of Howl to Hustle: buff.ly/BnMyb5I

@ncstateengr.bsky.social
#podcast #entrepreneurship
September 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Don't like needles? New research shows that it may be possible to deliver vaccines via dental floss.
September 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In the world of Italian pizza, the choice between Neapolitan, Roman and Sicilian is steeped in tradition and appreciation for the cooking process. Each style has its own unique recipe. Crafting biochar, with its different biomass choices and performance characteristics, is surprisingly similar.
September 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Do you ever wonder if your recycling is processed separately from the rest of the trash? Hyperspectral imaging will make it easier to separate waste, ensuring the most recyclable and useful for energy products don't end up in landfilles.

Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/xrtam9x
September 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
ASSIST and IConS' Fall Industry Day is October 1. Come to engage with faculty, discover groundbreaking advancement and learn about students' innovative work.

Register by Sept. 19: go.ncsu.edu/2025fallindu...

If you want to submit a poster, do so by September 23 at forms.gle/TjqGJejzuEVQ...
September 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Assistant Professor Katherine Anarde is on the Audio Abstract podcast to talk about coastal flooding and the risks posed by our currently inaccurate weather prediction models: news.ncsu.edu/podcast/podc...
September 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Raleigh may need a new water supply as early as 2025. One solution? Recycling wastewater for potable use. go.ncsu.edu/e2gcljs
August 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Do you hate having blood drawn? Researchers have developed a new self-powered microneedle patch to replace traditional blood drawing. go.ncsu.edu/jqgkmt4
August 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Lasers can create ceramics for use in nuclear power technologies, spacecraft and jet exhaust systems.
August 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Even before setting foot on NC State’s campus, Andrianna Hodges knew she wanted to be an engineer. With interests spanning from biomedical engineering to industrial engineering, she tried a little bit of everything as an Exploratory Studies student.
August 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Plastic foam, often known by the brand name Styrofoam, is used in many everyday products — from disposable food and beverage containers like cups and plates to shipping materials such as packing peanuts and protective packaging.
August 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Could dental floss be the future of vaccine delivery? Harvinder Gill, an engineer at @ncstateengr.bsky.social, is researching the possibility of a needle-free vaccine. #ThinkAndDo
Engineers transform dental floss into needle-free vaccine
New method places inactivated viruses directly into mice’s gums
www.science.org
August 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
What sensors are best for detecting cognitive impairment? 💭

Researchers are working toward identifying the best types of sensors for early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) so that people can take action to reduce or prevent further decline.
August 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
PET, one of the most common microplastics can cause
🔺 vision failure
🔺 liver dysfunction
🔺 cancer
🔺 infertility
A marine bacterium can degrade PET and remove it from the ocean. go.ncsu.edu/aq2bxkl

#Research #microplastics #engineering
July 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
While prescribed burns are important for land management and preventing wildfires, they also significantly contribute to air pollution in the southeastern United States – particularly in areas with large minority and low-income populations. go.ncsu.edu/ffug7ly
July 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“Imagine if scientists could discover breakthrough materials for clean energy, new electronics, or sustainable chemicals in days instead of years."

Self-driving labs propel scientific research into the future: go.ncsu.edu/ti3hwpr%22
July 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Bloodstains correlate to the velocity of blood spatter and different fabrics react differently according to new research that will allow investigators to gather additional information from forensic evidence. go.ncsu.edu/bnogf0b
July 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM