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Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Sciences

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May 29, 2018

College of Engineering Mourns Loss of Dean Emeritus

Dr. Nino A. Masnari, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering and dean emeritus of the College of Engineering at NC State, passed away May 19. His long list of academic and leadership accomplishments included increasing philanthropic support for the college, and Masnari and his wife, Judy, also endowed a scholarship for engineering undergraduates. In 2006 the college named the main entrance to the engineering building cluster on Centennial Campus the Nino A. Masnari Engineering Gateway in recognition of “his many contributions to educational and research program development ... and for vision and leadership in moving the College of Engineering to Centennial Campus.”

May 22, 2018

Pullen Society Welcomes New Members

On April 27, NC State honored 53 individuals and couples as the newest members of its R. Stanhope Pullen Society.

May 21, 2018

A Wolfpack Family Gives Back

Dr. Tony Sigmon and his wife, Nancy -- along with their children and children’s spouses -- have invested in the College of Engineering’s Fitts-Woolard Hall, as well as other college and NC State initiatives. Sigmon, founder and corporate president of Raleigh-based Collegiate Capital Management, received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering science and mechanics from the college. And there are many more family ties.
Michael Bereman in the lab

May 21, 2018

His Disease, His Mission

May is ALS Awareness Month. NC State scientist Michael Bereman was diagnosed with ALS two years ago, and, undeterred by his diagnosis, he is researching a cure to eradicate the disease for future generations.

May 21, 2018

Istook Named Cornelson Family Distinguished Professor

Dr. Cynthia Istook, professor in NC State's Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (TATM), has been named the Cornelson Family Distinguished Professor of Textile and Apparel Design. She plans to use the professorship’s attendant funding to support state-of-the-art technology and training for faculty and students, and hopes to establish a fashion and apparel technology center.
College of Engineering aerial view

May 21, 2018

Valuable Lessons Learned

Park Scholars and May 2018 College of Engineering graduates Kobi Felton and Neelam Modi reflect on their NC State careers.

May 21, 2018

Outstanding CALS Grad: Poultry Science’s Ben Alig

Ben Alig, graduate of NC State's Prestage Poultry Science Department and winner of the CALS Outstanding Senior Award, isn't traveling far to take his next step – he will be attending graduate school in the department to study nutritional data modeling.

May 21, 2018

NC State’s Ruben Carbonell Receives UNC System’s O. Max Gardner Award

Ruben Carbonell, NC State's Frank Hawkins Kenan Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, has been honored with the O. Max Gardner Award for his contributions in engineering, health care, education and public policy. The award is the most significant universitywide honor given to faculty by the University of North Carolina System.
belltower through branches

May 21, 2018

Goodnight Scholars Program Announces Transfer Class of 2021

The Goodnight Scholars Program's transfer class of 2021 includes 15 students from 10 North Carolina community colleges who will enroll in four colleges at NC State.

May 21, 2018

Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Rodolphe Barrangou, Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Scholar in Probiotics Research and professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences at NC State, has been elected into the National Academy of Sciences, one of the world's most prestigious scientific societies.