College of Engineering

Oct 17, 2023

Tell Me More: 7 Questions About Giving Back as a Young Alumna

Tell Me More is a series that provides easy-to-digest information about NC State philanthropy topics. In this story, a recent NC State graduate explains how and why she gives back as a volunteer and donor. 

Oct 17, 2023

Keung Named Goodnight Distinguished Scholar

Albert Keung, associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has been named the Goodnight Distinguished Scholar in Innovation in Biotechnology and Biomolecular Engineering. The position was made possible by a gift from NC State alumni Dr. James and Mrs. Ann Goodnight. 

Oct 10, 2023

NC State to Lead Regional Semiconductor Innovation Hub

NC State has been awarded $39.4 million from the Department of Defense to serve as the leader of a regional innovation hub in wide bandgap semiconductors. John Muth, Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the primary investigator on the award, and Fred Kish, MC Dean Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the director of the new hub. 

Oct 10, 2023

NC State Recognizes College Faculty for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Franky So, the Walter and Ida Freeman Distinguished Professor in the College of Engineering’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, was recently presented with the John S. Risley Entrepreneur of the Year award for his work with organic light-emitting diode technologies and the role of his research in the founding of five startup companies. So was recognized Oct. 3 as part of NC State’s 32nd Celebration of Innovation event. 

Oct 3, 2023

Young Alumnus Follows Mother’s Example in Giving Back to NC State

When two-time NC State graduate Charlie Townsend began to think about giving back to the university, he didn’t have to look far for a role model. His mom, Pam Townsend, is also a two-time grad — and an avid supporter of the Wolfpack. 

Sep 18, 2023

New NC State Crowdfunding Campaigns

Check out seven new crowdfunding projects that will help students make the most of their NC State experience. 

Sep 18, 2023

Yuan Receives Hans-Jurgen Schmidt Award

Samuel P. Langley Distinguished Professor Fuh-Gwo Yuan, from the College of Engineering’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, recently received the 2023 Hans-Jurgen Schmidt Award from the International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. The award was established to recognize an individual for his or her outstanding leadership in advancing technologies in industry and government. 

Sep 12, 2023

Q&A With Leazar Award Recipient Shaun Deardorff

Shaun Deardorff, a senior in aerospace engineering, is the 2023 recipient of the John and Linda Leazar Award in Entrepreneurship. This award supports NC State students who have demonstrated initiative and a commitment to entrepreneurial excellence in support of their own personal ambitions as well as the support of NC State Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 

Aug 29, 2023

Meet Our New Deans

Several NC State colleges are welcoming new deans in 2023, including the College of Engineering. Jim Pfaendtner will become the first Louis Martin-Vega Dean of the College of Engineering, a deanship which was made possible by the generosity of NC State supporters in honor of the previous dean of the college. 

Aug 29, 2023

Park Scholar and Creative Problem-Solver Jack Bolton Joins College of Engineering

Jack Bolton, a first-year student and Park Scholar from Davidson, North Carolina, wants to apply his problem-solving mindset in engineering, but also in entrepreneurship. Private support is helping him Think and Do that and much more.