Steven Shannon, professor and interim department head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering, won the Plasma Prize from the American Vacuum Society’s Plasma Science and Technology Division.

Roughly 18 million U.S. households experience food insecurity. A professor has a system for getting food to food banks and then to people who need it more efficiently: go.ncsu.edu/bwmhjkr

Congratulations to Jerry Collier and Rashida Hodge, this year's Distinguished Engineering Alumni awardees!

“Historically, about five people in the whole world get elected for security and privacy, which is my area, so I didn’t think I was going to get it. I was super happy.” Sivana Hamer, a Ph.D. student in @ncstatecs received a 2025 Google PhD Fellowship. go.ncsu.edu/cjr8ysi

Burlington Labs is home to the PULSTAR reactor, a working nuclear research reactor. Students have the opportunity to work with the reactor and to participate in research.

Researchers have improved the ability of wearable health devices to accurately detect when a patient is coughing, making it easier to monitor chronic health conditions and predict health risks such as asthma attacks. go.ncsu.edu/vdm0prg

HERO 2 is an unmanned aerial vehicle that can aid hurricane relief efforts by locating and delivering supplies to stranded individuals. It will be tested for the first time on Ocracoke Island in collaboration with FEMA and emergency management agencies. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/qgwqva1

Get to know Krista Walton, the vice chancellor for research and innovation! 1️⃣ She has a doctorate in chemical engineering from Vanderbilt University. 2️⃣ She grew up on a soybean and wheat farm. 3️⃣ Before she decided on academia, she wanted to be an astronaut or work at NASA.

"Knowing that my little piece this summer could actually be part of something that leads to more renewable energy sources from anaerobic digestion is exciting." Biological engineering student Abby Studnek spent her summer in the Biocarbon Utilization and Sequestration Lab: go.ncsu.edu/b79dsko

Mentorship and community have come full circle for Dylan Gretok, founder of Seagull. 🐺 Learn more about Dylan’s experience as an entrepreneur in the first episode of Howl to Hustle: buff.ly/BnMyb5I @ncstateengr.bsky.social #podcast #entrepreneurship

Don't like needles? New research shows that it may be possible to deliver vaccines via dental floss.

In the world of Italian pizza, the choice between Neapolitan, Roman and Sicilian is steeped in tradition and appreciation for the cooking process. Each style has its own unique recipe. Crafting biochar, with its different biomass choices and performance characteristics, is surprisingly similar.

Do you ever wonder if your recycling is processed separately from the rest of the trash? Hyperspectral imaging will make it easier to separate waste, ensuring the most recyclable and useful for energy products don't end up in landfilles. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/xrtam9x

ASSIST and IConS' Fall Industry Day is October 1. Come to engage with faculty, discover groundbreaking advancement and learn about students' innovative work. Register by Sept. 19: go.ncsu.edu/2025fallindu... If you want to submit a poster, do so by September 23 at forms.gle/TjqGJejzuEVQ...

Assistant Professor Katherine Anarde is on the Audio Abstract podcast to talk about coastal flooding and the risks posed by our currently inaccurate weather prediction models: news.ncsu.edu/podcast/podc...

Raleigh may need a new water supply as early as 2025. One solution? Recycling wastewater for potable use. go.ncsu.edu/e2gcljs

Do you hate having blood drawn? Researchers have developed a new self-powered microneedle patch to replace traditional blood drawing. go.ncsu.edu/jqgkmt4

Lasers can create ceramics for use in nuclear power technologies, spacecraft and jet exhaust systems.

Even before setting foot on NC State’s campus, Andrianna Hodges knew she wanted to be an engineer. With interests spanning from biomedical engineering to industrial engineering, she tried a little bit of everything as an Exploratory Studies student.

Plastic foam, often known by the brand name Styrofoam, is used in many everyday products — from disposable food and beverage containers like cups and plates to shipping materials such as packing peanuts and protective packaging.

Could dental floss be the future of vaccine delivery? Harvinder Gill, an engineer at @ncstateengr.bsky.social, is researching the possibility of a needle-free vaccine. #ThinkAndDo

What sensors are best for detecting cognitive impairment? 💭 Researchers are working toward identifying the best types of sensors for early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) so that people can take action to reduce or prevent further decline.

PET, one of the most common microplastics can cause 🔺 vision failure 🔺 liver dysfunction 🔺 cancer 🔺 infertility A marine bacterium can degrade PET and remove it from the ocean. go.ncsu.edu/aq2bxkl #Research #microplastics #engineering

While prescribed burns are important for land management and preventing wildfires, they also significantly contribute to air pollution in the southeastern United States – particularly in areas with large minority and low-income populations. go.ncsu.edu/ffug7ly

“Imagine if scientists could discover breakthrough materials for clean energy, new electronics, or sustainable chemicals in days instead of years." Self-driving labs propel scientific research into the future: go.ncsu.edu/ti3hwpr%22

Bloodstains correlate to the velocity of blood spatter and different fabrics react differently according to new research that will allow investigators to gather additional information from forensic evidence. go.ncsu.edu/bnogf0b

Due to sea-level rise, flooding in coastal areas occurs more often outside of hurricanes, doing serious damage to NC communities. Last year, a single storm damaged over 50 fifty roads and 100 homes in southeastern NC.

Can we count on AI to answer our questions accurately? Researchers at #NCStateEngr created a new technique that significantly improves the performance of large language models, ensuring they are less likely to return incorrect answers or incorrectly complete tasks.

With an estimated 45 million blind individuals worldwide and only around 10,000 to 20,000 guide dogs in service globally, there is a significant gap between the demand for and availability of trained guide dogs.

Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/xs4xkqa

In North Carolina, the first-ever study to sample microplastics in our state’s freshwater rivers and streams found that 670 million microplastics flow into the Pamlico Sound from the Neuse River Basin each year.

“NC State has driven innovation in battery science and engineering for decades, both in the lab and in the classroom.” — Veronica Augustyn

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Solitonic Superfluorescence Paves Way for High-Temperature Quantum Materials Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/rucy9no

Did you know a laser can turn a liquid polymer into ceramic? The resulting material can withstand ultra-high temperatures, with applications ranging from nuclear power technologies to spacecraft and jet exhaust systems go.ncsu.edu/g8uytp0

Agriculture and agribusiness contribute $111.1 billion to North Carolina’s economy annually. Phosphorus, which is used in fertilizer, is a major part of this industry, but pollution from the element kills aquatic wildlife and produces toxins that are harmful to humans.

Due to sea-level rise, flooding in coastal areas occurs more often outside of hurricanes, doing serious damage to North Carolina communities. Last year, a single storm damaged over 50 fifty roads and 100 homes in southeastern North Carolina.