College of Engineering

Dec 3, 2024

CBE Alumna Named a 2024 L’Oréal For Women in Science Awardee

Park Scholarships program and Centennial Scholarship alumna Emily McGuinness ’16 has been named as a 2024 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Awardee. She is one of five postdoctoral scientists who will receive grants, mentoring and networking, and celebration inspiring the next generation of female scientists. 

Nov 25, 2024

Global Innovator Rashida A. Hodge To Address 2024 Graduates

The two-time NC State alumna and generous supporter will deliver the commencement address to summer and fall graduates. 

Nov 25, 2024

40th RJ Reynolds Award Recipient Francis de los Reyes Conducts Research at the Interfaces

Francis de los Reyes, Glenn E. and Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, was honored with the 2024 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Extension on Nov. 11. He is the 40th recipient of this award, which is supported by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company through the NC State Engineering Foundation. 

Nov 4, 2024

Alums Step up To Support Military Students

Several College of Engineering alumni have generously contributed to their alma mater to help its military-affiliated students Think and Do. Their support closely aligns with NC State’s mission to serve veterans and military students and will greatly further these efforts. 

Oct 28, 2024

Francis de los Reyes III Awarded Camp Applied Research Award by WEF

Francis de los Reyes III, Glenn E. and Phyllis J. Futrell Distinguished Professor, was awarded the Camp Applied Research Award by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) earlier this month. The award recognizes a WEF member who demonstrates a unique application of basic research or fundamental principles through the design or development of a wastewater collection or treatment system. 

Oct 28, 2024

Finding Could Help Turn Trees Into Affordable, Greener Industrial Chemicals

Robert Kelly, Alcoa Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the director of NC State’s Biotechnology Program, is a corresponding author of a paper in the journal Science Advances detailing the discovery of ways to use trees as sustainable, environmentally benign alternatives to producing industrial chemicals from petroleum. 

Oct 28, 2024

Richard Bernhard: A Life of Service and Education

Richard “Dick” Bernhard, a treasured member of the NC State community, passed away at the age of 90 on Oct. 10, 2024. His life was marked by dedication to education, philanthropy and service, leaving a lasting impact on the university and its students. 

Oct 21, 2024

Integrative Sciences Initiative Directors and Woodson Hall Occupants Announced

Two new directors of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) and the first occupants of Woodson Hall, the heart of the ISI, have been announced. The building is being funded in part by private support and is named in honor of Chancellor Randy Woodson. 

Oct 15, 2024

NC State Alum Wins New Professional Engineer of the Year Award

Charlie Townsend ’15, ’21 has dedicated his career to the city of Raleigh, and his efforts were recognized in August by the National Society of Professional Engineers when he received the organization’s New Professional Engineer of the Year award. Townsend is an active volunteer for many organizations, including the College of Engineering’s Young Alumni Advisory Board. 

Oct 15, 2024

Fall 2024 Carla Savage Award Winners Announced

College of Engineering professor Matt Stallman, associate teaching professor Jason King and business services coordinator Bianca Woodard have been named the fall 2024 winners of the Carla Savage Awards. The awards are named after the incomparable Computer Science icon Carla Savage and are an intradepartmental initiative to recognize outstanding achievement and special people.