College of Engineering

Mar 1, 2024

How BJ Ward ’09 Is Working To Improve Sanitation and Provide Safe Drinking Water Across the Globe

Ward, a member of Park Scholarships’ class of 2009 who majored in chemical engineering and minored in German, is currently a water/wastewater designer at an engineering consulting firm in Virginia Beach. She discusses her career path and how the Park program helped guide her to give back. 

Feb 26, 2024

Michael Dickey Named One of the Most Cited Researchers in the World

Michael Dickey, Park Advisory Committee member and Park Scholar mentor, was one of four College of Engineering professors who were recognized on Clarivate’s 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Dickey is also a Camille and Henry Dreyfus Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. 

Jan 30, 2024

NC State’s Winter Crowdfunding Campaigns Focus on Opportunity

From camps for high schoolers to research opportunities to service learning, NC State’s winter crowdfunding projects are all about expanding access to incredible experiences. Check out the projects and see how donor support can make a difference. 

Jan 23, 2024

Williams Named Goodnight Distinguished University Professor

Laurie Williams, a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and a leader of NC State’s cybersecurity efforts, has been named as the inaugural Goodnight Distinguished University Professor in Security Sciences. The position was made possible by a generous gift from longtime NC State supporters Dr. James and Mrs. Ann Goodnight. 

Jan 23, 2024

Four College of Engineering Professors Among Most Cited Researchers in the World

Four College of Engineering faculty members were recently recognized on Clarivate’s 2023 list of Highly Cited Researchers. Among them: Michael D. Dickey, Camille and Henry Dreyfus Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Robert Heath, Lampe Distinguished Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering. 

Jan 16, 2024

Researchers Combine Biopolymers Derived From the Ocean to Replace Synthetic Plastic Films

Materials with enhanced structure derived from crustaceans and seaweed could be part of a next-generation answer to the challenge of replacing petroleum-based plastic films, according to new research from Orlin Velev, S. Frank and Doris Culberson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State, and his co-authors. 

Jan 16, 2024

Empowering Students: Varsha Damle’s OR Gift

Varsha Damle (MSOR ‘01) is a highly accomplished professional with diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Her gift to the Operations Research Program at NC State is a testament to her commitment to giving back to her alma mater and supporting the next generation of professionals. 

Jan 9, 2024

College of Engineering Mourns the Loss of Edgar S. Woolard

The renowned business leader, loyal and involved alumnus and namesake of Fitts-Woolard Hall passed away last month. 

Jan 2, 2024

Russ O’Dell Gives Back to the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Russ O’Dell (B.S. ’75, Ph.D. ’78) has personally donated and established two scholarship funds in the College of Engineering: the Russ O’Dell Chemical Engineering Scholarship and the Russ O’Dell Outstanding Senior Chemical Engineering Scholarship. With both of these funds, Russ wanted to recognize and facilitate the outstanding achievement of students in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. To date, 46 students have benefitted from his philanthropy. 

Dec 11, 2023

Ana and John Davis Start Centennial Fund

For NC State alumni Ana and John Davis ’91, the College of Engineering’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) has played an integral role in their personal and professional lives. Ana and John recently donated $50,000 to establish the CBE Centennial Endowment, which will serve as a source of discretionary funds for the department to advance its vision of being a global leader in chemical and biomolecular engineering.