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One of the nation's leading public engineering and computer science schools

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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Our undergraduate programs are top 25 in the country among public universities! U.S. News and World Report knows NC State is the place to get an engineering and computer science education.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“In 2025 alone, over nine million residents of North Carolina were impacted by data breaches or online scams. Every breach — no matter how small — is a dent in the armor of this country.” Laura Rodgers shares her expertise on cybersecurity: ncst.at/uKbU50ZSNZf
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Have you seen the interactive food web created by NC State researchers? We'll preemptively apologize for the distraction: ncst.at/qx6O50ZQJal
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Department Head Steve Shannon recently testified before congress about the state of nuclear power. His message was: 1️⃣ Advanced nuclear technology is ready. 2️⃣ The next generation is prepared. 3️⃣ The workforce gap urgently needs to be filled. 4️⃣ University research is a national gap that must be filled.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
NC State students collaborated with the New York Power Authority and EPRI to design and test a solid state transformer that will ensure cost savings for electrical grids, produce less heat and improve energy efficiency. ncst.at/nlqz50ZONB4
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“What is being called waste is actually an input to a lot of valuable products.” Learn more about a waste-not, want-not approach to agriculture: ncst.at/AXIz50ZO0JF
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
With the United States imposing new tariffs on select Canadian exports, North Carolina State University experts warn that the escalating trade war could raise the price and reduce the quality of toilet paper and other tissue products. ncst.at/BGuj50ZNw5Y
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“If we can take biogenic carbon, convert it to a stable form, including a carbonate mineral, we can prevent carbon from returning to the atmosphere." Researchers are making composting even more sustainable: ncst.at/rzhx50ZLBrq
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Composite metal foam could significantly improve automobile safety during frontal collisions. Its unique structure allows it to better absorb energy during collisions, further limiting the amount of energy transferred to passengers and keeping them safer. ncst.at/LwNW50ZLxnO
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
When working with hazardous materials, a quick alert system is crucial. A newly developed patch that vibrates when it detects danger will vastly improve upon other alert systems. ncst.at/9N7a50ZJCmT
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This teardrop-shaped soft robot can jump and leap all on its own. Just add light. ncst.at/b2iG50ZHqxO
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NC State University @ncstate.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Introducing Christina Hammock Koch Hall.  Today, Chancellor Kevin Howell announced that NC State’s Engineering Building II, located on the Oval on Centennial Campus, has been named in honor of NASA astronaut and three-time NC State alumna Christina Hammock Koch.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
First, she reached for the stars. Then she became one, crushing the glass ceiling as she broke free of the pull of Earth’s gravity. Learn more about Christina Koch before her visit to campus next week: ncst.at/Ca4v50ZCvtq
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Tomorrow, come out for a resource fair and pop-up pantry. We'll see you there! Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: EB II Breezeway
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Biological and agricultural engineering student Sawyer Exum spent the summer researching space crop production with NASA. ncst.at/5vKF50Zz4j0
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Fitts-Woolard Hall is taking part in the 2026 Lab Energy Challenge to reduce energy usage on campus. We've reduced our energy usage by 13.2%. Laboratory buildings use up to 10 times more energy than office buildings and utilize approximately 45% of total campus energy use.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Five more years of STEPS. Learn about the future of phosphorous sustainability at NC State at ncst.at/q1jm50ZycCc
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
A new highly-porous, superadhesive mesh can catch large and small microplastics and works in both fresh and saltwater. The new material will play an important part in the fight against microplastics and their impact on human health and the environment. ncst.at/TJv750Zyb72
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
NC State has been granted a $20 million award from the National Science Foundation to advance discovery in chemistry and materials science research. The Self-driving Platforms for Expedited Experimental co-Design (SPEED) lab will combine AI and robotics to design, conduct and analyze experiments.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
From wind turbines to wave energy devices, the seafloor is the new horizon for sustainable energy. A new method of anchoring offshore applications could sharply decrease costs and allow for more locations. ncst.at/Z1Wc50ZryG5
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Offshore Energy Installations Could Get Easier with New Anchoring System
This new method can potentially reduce the cost of offshore renewable energy installations and enable the deployment of these devices in areas that were otherwise inaccessible.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Researchers, with the help of AI, better understand which DNA molecules will bind with one another, which could help scale up DNA data storage: ncst.at/fzk250Zryqe
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
“I have family there, I have friends there and I am from there. So it felt really personal. Then, the scientist in me kicked in, and I thought, ‘Oh my god. Two earthquakes 39 seconds apart? What happened?’” ncst.at/TSqc50ZqTcW
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CCEE Professor Uses Geotech to Aid Earthquake Recovery 2,000 Miles Away
Within 24 hours of the quakes, Ashley Cabas and her E2SCALA team connected with Geotechnical Extreme Events and Earthquake Engineering Research Institute to see how they could help recovery efforts.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
“AI and data-driven computation has a lot of potential, but we will only be able to leverage this potential if AI is designed to mimic human ways of thinking and doing for the good of humanity." Read our Q&A with Assistant Professor Aditi Mallavarapu: ncst.at/PoWl50Zlat0
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Flex-Cat, combines robotics, high-pressure chemical reactors, automated product analysis and artificial intelligence to identify faster, more selective and more programmable ways to make important industrial chemicals.
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Self-Driving Chemistry Lab Discovers Catalysts That Can Switch Products on Demand
Researchers have developed a self-driving chemistry lab that can autonomously search through hundreds of catalyst recipes and reaction conditions to identify faster, more selective, and more programma...
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Help us welcome Steven Shannon as department head of nuclear engineering. “His dedication to building on this department’s historic strengths and his vision for advancing emerging research areas will carry the department to new heights.” — Veena Misra, interim dean of the College of Engineering
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Wearable sensors that record ECG data are crucial to diagnosing illnesses and monitoring recovery, but they often cause irritation and deliver less-accurate results over time. Our researchers have addressed that. ncst.at/S9EK50Z9tjn
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We received nearly $3 million to support a self-driving laboratory for data-rich discovery of heterogeneous catalysts, the solid materials that make many fuel and chemical manufacturing processes faster, more efficient and more economical. ncst.at/wNjU50Z90Yf
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Electricity demand from data centers and cryptocurrency mining is likely to increase power costs in some parts of the country by up to 57% by 2030, with a national average increase of 6%-29%. Learn more at ncst.at/zWvQ50Z2qAQ
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The original PyroMan™ manikin has been instrumental in evaluating thermal protective performance, researchers have long recognized a key limitation: real people don’t stand still in a fire. We've fixed that. ncst.at/M9jE50YYpGO
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
We talked with recent graduate Neil Sood about his love for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and what's next. ncst.at/J21E50YYkeP
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy awarded NC State University $18.3 million to create the Consortium for Reactor Safety Training, part of the department’s nationwide efforts to grow the future nuclear energy workforce. ncst.at/KX9P50YXMLC
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Help us welcome our new computer science department head, Danfeng (Daphne) Yao!
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Congratulations to the 950 graduating seniors that attended Recognition of Graduates! Together, they pledged to be the most responsible engineers and computer scientists they can. This is just one step of many they've taken to be ready to serve the world and its people after graduation.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Some of our graduating seniors made a list of must-take classes. ✍️ #NCState26
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
advanced materials discovery 🤝 autonomous labs 🤝 energy technologies Read more at ncst.at/Rfhu50YTbg4
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The Holladay Medal is the highest honor bestowed by NC State University and the Board of Trustees. We're proud to share that two of our faculty members are among this year's awardees. ncst.at/5g9q50YQIuZ
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Director of Multidisciplinary Senior Design Anita Vila is recruiting both corporate partners and students for a new and innovative take on senior design that promises better results for our partners and better experience for students. Learn more at ncst.at/Bow850YOHPs
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We celebrated more than 60 of our faculty and staff members at the 2026 COE Awards. We recognized excellence in teaching, advising, innovation and leadership. See the full list of winners at ncst.at/LN6e50YNyUv
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
It's expensive to study neurodevelopment and genetic disorders. That expense has kept research and knowledge from advancing. A new device, CAMEO, is less costly than and as effective as existing arrays. ncst.at/qiXf50YJWQn
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The DOE awarded us $18.3 million to lead the Consortium for Reactor Safety Training. We will help expand the nuclear energy workforce by training the next generation. This is just the latest in a series of good news for the department after receiving $5 million total for research.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Infants are in special danger of blood clotting during surgery. A new particle can help reduce bleeding and decrease the risk of complications. ➡️ ncst.at/lVjL50YF4Fu
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Congratulations to Department Heads Julie Swann and Srinath Ekkad on being named 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a major milestone and recognition!
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Alumna Christina Koch has surpassed the record for the farthest humans have traveled from Earth. Today, the crew of Artemis II will circle the moon, seeing features no other human has ever seen. They will also see a solar eclipse before the day ends. Congratulations, Christina!
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
"You do not learn anything when an endeavor is easy. I embrace slow months, customer complaints and design feedback because it proves there is room for growth." — graduate student Tobias Hullette Entrepreneurship and engineering are both great teachers.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
"I’ve just never seen anyone who goes for it with such intensity." — Cecilia Townsend, ECE coordinator of undergraduate programs Alumna Christina Koch is scheduled to go to space today as Mission Specialist I on the Artemis II mission. Learn more about her at ncst.at/CSkc50YBWL1
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The Right Stuff
In 2016, NC State magazine profiled Christina Hammock Koch ’01, ’02 MS as she had been named to NASA's 21st class of astronauts. Revisit her story as this week she joins the Artemis II mission, NASA's first trip to the moon in over five decades.
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The students of Sylva Systems want to help farmers across the country who struggle with small profit margins. They came up with an autonomous drone service that can detect tree health issues, eliminating hours of manual inspections. Vote for them to win $5,000!
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We earned more awards than any other institution in the latest funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy. Learn more about our leadership in nuclear energy at ncst.at/ZiJb50YwPpX
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
“He lived a disciplined life, not an extravagant one. Along the way, he thought he needed to help somebody." — David Burke Alumnus Guy Burke's endowed fund supports students who experience financial hardships like he did. They shared their reflections with us. #GivingPack
“When I committed to NC State, I was nervous about the rigor of the engineering program. The Burke Endowment Scholarship gave me more than just funding; it gave me the confidence and motivation I needed to pursue my passions.” — Samantha Cohn“I have had to support myself financially through college, working year round to pay my tuition and housing fees. The Burke Endowment has eased that burden, giving me the ability to spend more time on my studies and creating memorable college experiences.” — Marshall Merz“After filling out tens of dozens of scholarship applications for which I was denied, I started to feel dejected. The Burke Endowment Scholarship was the first award that I had ever received. Beyond the funding for school, the scholarship validated all the work I was doing to be successful and renewed my sense of purpose in engineering.” — Timothy Diep
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
North Carolina State University anchors the state’s role in national defense research through partnership and projects with the U.S. Department of Defense. Learn more at ncst.at/ZRST50YqqZ7
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NC State College of Engineering @ncstateengr.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Get to know computer science student Kevin Sun. “As a kid, I was always in front of a computer.” "It’s OK to fail. That’s the biggest thing I’ve learned in college." “My undergraduate research focused on electrocardiogram sensing and trying to find a more robust way of diagnosing patients."
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