College of Engineering

Sep 3, 2024

For First Time, DNA Tech Offers Both Data Storage and Computing Functions

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University have demonstrated a technology capable of a suite of data storage and computing functions that uses DNA rather than conventional electronics. Goodnight Distinguished Scholar at NC State Albert Keung and Orlin Velev, S. Frank and Doris Culberson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State, were co-authors. 

Sep 3, 2024

Nathan Campbell ’24: Finding Family, Unity and Home

Recent Wolfpack graduate Nathan Campbell came to NC State as a computer science major, not knowing many Indigenous peoples like himself, but that all changed when he found a community and family at Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA). Donor support for MSA makes experiences like Nathan’s possible. 

Aug 27, 2024

Lauren Welch Appointed COE Executive Director of Philanthropy

Lauren Welch ’04, ’07 has been named as the executive director of philanthropy, a new role for the College of Engineering as it expands its fundraising leadership capacity. Her first day was Aug. 19. 

Aug 27, 2024

Generous Contribution by Jake and Jennifer Hooks Boosts MSE

The College of Engineering’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering extends heartfelt thanks to Jake and Jennifer Hooks for their outstanding generosity during the 2024 Day of Giving. Their significant contribution of $50,000 will be pivotal in advancing the department’s initiatives, particularly the establishment of a new Advanced Battery Materials Center. 

Aug 1, 2024

Smiths Establish Scholarship Endowment

Department of Computer Science (CSC) alumna, Strategic Advisory Board vice-chair and CSC Alumni Hall of Fame member Beth Smith ’87 and her husband, Joey, have made a generous donation to establish the Beth and Joey Smith Scholarship in Computer Science endowment to support future generations of computer science students at NC State. 

Jul 22, 2024

Woodson’s Work Is His Legacy

Chancellor Randy Woodson has announced that he will retire on June 30, 2025, kicking off an era of transition for a campus that has thrived under his leadership — especially when it comes to how philanthropic support powers the university. 

Jul 9, 2024

N.C. PSI Advances AI for Agriculture

With new tools and new projects, researchers with the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative will help producers use artificial intelligence for increased agricultural yields, efficiency and sustainability. 

Jul 9, 2024

NC Space Grant Announces 2024-25 Faculty Research Grant Recipients

North Carolina Space Grant is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024-25 Faculty Research Grants, which were created to encourage faculty pursuing research aligned with NASA’s Mission Directorates. The one-year grant will help the selected faculty members make research contributions to the STEM field through the examination of topics in astrophysics, engineering and more. 

Jun 17, 2024

The Right Way To Ask Someone for a Million Dollars, According to a Fundraiser Who Does It for a Living

Wanda Urbanska, director of philanthropy for NC State’s College of Engineering, weighs in on how the same basic rules apply no matter what you’re raising money for. 

Jun 3, 2024

Bezos Earth Fund Grant Creates Sustainable Protein Research Hub at NC State

The Bezos Earth Fund recently awarded NC State $30 million over five years to lead a center of excellence to create a biomanufacturing hub for dietary proteins that are environmentally friendly, healthy, tasty and affordable. Rohan Shirwaiker, James T. Ryan Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NC State, is the principal investigator on the grant and co-director of the resulting Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein.