2024

Apr 29, 2024

CHIPS Funding Fuels Two New Initiatives Backed by NC State

Fred Kish, the MC Dean Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the co-director of a brand-new regional innovation hub for wide bandgap semiconductors, which offer higher voltage and temperature capacity than traditional silicon chips. The hub, “Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors” — or CLAWS, for short — is one of two initiatives funded through the CHIPS and Science Act that NC State will play a key role in.

Apr 29, 2024

Four Faculty Members Win Outstanding Research Award, Induction to Research Leadership Academy

Four NC State faculty members, including several distinguished professors, won the university’s top award for research and mentorship in 2024, highlighting their exceptional contributions to their respective fields. The Outstanding Research Award recognizes faculty who lead in their areas of expertise; empower the success of their fellow NC State faculty; and advance an intellectual, multidisciplinary research community.

Apr 29, 2024

Faculty and Staff Receive Awards From NC State Global

Louis Martin-Vega Dean, Professors of Chemical Engineering Laura Bottomley and Richard Spontak were recently recognized as part of NC State Global’s 2024 Honors and Awards Luncheon. Bottomley was named Outstanding Global Engagement Award Senior Faculty Recipient, and Spontak was named Jackson Rigney International Service Award Recipient.

Apr 23, 2024

Podcast: Scholarships and Financial Aid With Krista Ringler

On the Season 3 finale of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Krista Ringler, NC State’s associate vice provost and director of Scholarships and Financial Aid, to discuss her office’s work and its importance.

Apr 22, 2024

DASA Executive Director of Development Nicki Peterson Wins Extraordinary Spirit Award

Over the course of her 19 years at NC State, Nicki Peterson, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs’ executive director of development, has strived to provide her colleagues with every opportunity possible to grow and develop. At University Advancement’s awards ceremony on April 11, Peterson’s efforts were recognized as she received the Extraordinary Spirit Award.

Apr 22, 2024

Shirwaiker Wins 2024 IISE Fellow Award

The College of Engineering’s James T. Ryan Professor Rohan Shirwaiker has been honored by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) with its 2024 IISE Fellow Award. This award recognizes Shirwaiker’s outstanding contributions to technical innovation and service within the IISE community.

Apr 22, 2024

Goodnight Scholarships Selects Finalists for Transfer Class of 2027

The Goodnight Scholarships program has revealed the finalists who will participate in its annual Transfer Finalist Interview Day. From the Finalist Interview Day, 50 students will be invited to join the Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program’s class of 2027.

Apr 22, 2024

Announcing the Park Alumni Society Board for 2024-2026

The Park Scholarships program recently announced the new board members of the Park Alumni Society for 2024-2026. The society was formed in 2003 to serve as a clearinghouse for information for Park alumni, foster interaction between alumni and current scholars, be involved in the program’s recruitment and selection process, and more. These six new members, along with three returning members, will further that work.

Apr 22, 2024

Sassorossi Family Establishes Scholarship for Paper Science Majors

Deanna and Sarah Sassorossi began to dream about giving back to the College of Natural Resources long before their graduation in 2016 and 2017, respectively. That dream has since grown from small gifts to an endowed scholarship in support of NC State’s Day of Giving 2024.

Apr 22, 2024

Talking Global Impact With Jenni Mangala

Jenni Mangala ’24 was a guest on a recent episode of the Technical Creative, a STEMedia podcast. Mangala is a Park Scholar majoring in electrical engineering with a concentration in renewable electric energy systems and minoring in renewable energy assessment.