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May 21, 2026

NC State’s Richard Kim Wins UNC System’s Highest Faculty Honor

Kim is the 2026 recipient of the UNC System’s O. Max Gardner Award for his contributions to improving roadway infrastructure around the world.
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May 19, 2026

Chris Frey Receives Dixy Lee Ray Award for Contributions to Environmental Protection

The award, established in 1998 in honor of Ray, recognizes significant achievements and contributions in the field of environmental protection and engineering.
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May 18, 2026

Data Centers Are Driving Up Power Bills. A New Study Looks at How Bad It Could Get

Electricity demand from data centers and cryptocurrency mining is likely to increase power costs in parts of the country by up to 57% by 2030.
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May 14, 2026

Hurricane Aftermath: Rebuilding Water Infrastructure in North Carolina

Jacqueline MacDonald Gibson, Twisdale Family Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Department Head and professor, led a conference on rebuilding the state’s water and sewer systems after disasters. Speakers discussed lessons learned following the destruction of Hurricane Helene.
Graduating NC State College of Engineering student Kaitlyn Gainey poses for a portrait on Centennial Campus. Photo by Adam Jennings

May 04, 2026

Kaitlyn Gainey ’26: From Wolfpack Family to Finding a Home in CCEE

Where did you grow up? When did you realize you wanted to study construction engineering? I’m from Asheboro, North Carolina, which is about an hour and a half away. I…
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May 01, 2026

2026 COE Awards Recognize Outstanding Staff and Faculty

More than 60 staff and faculty members across the College of Engineering were honored at the 2026 COE Awards event on April 9.
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Zia Lecture

This annual lecture commemorates Dr. Paul Zia — a former CCEE professor who mentored students and pioneered new engineering techniques — by spotlighting groundbreaking projects and the people behind them.

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Honoring Henry M. Shaw, a College of Engineering alumnus who advanced North Carolina’s construction industry, this yearly lecture invites distinguished speakers to present on topics of timely importance in engineering.

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Did you know that @mypbsnc recently filmed at NC State? 🎥

The broadcast crew interviewed #NCStateCCEE Professor Richard Kim on winning the 2026 O. Max Gardner Award. The award is the highest honor the UNC System’s Board of Governors confers on faculty.

Kim is recognized for his contributions to improving roadway infrastructure around the world. His performance modeling and test method innovations extend the life of highways, reduce costs, decrease environmental impacts, increase safety and improve the daily lives of millions. 🛣️

🗯️”This award reflects the trust and confidence that my former students and colleagues have placed in me, and I am truly grateful for their support,” Kim said.

Congratulate Kim in the comments! 👇

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Did you know that @mypbsnc recently filmed at NC State? 🎥 The broadcast crew interviewed #NCStateCCEE Professor Richard Kim on winning the 2026 O. Max Gardner Award. The award is the highest honor the UNC System’s Board of Governors confers on faculty. Kim is recognized for his contributions to improving roadway infrastructure around the world. His performance modeling and test method innovations extend the life of highways, reduce costs, decrease environmental impacts, increase safety and improve the daily lives of millions. 🛣️ 🗯️”This award reflects the trust and confidence that my former students and colleagues have placed in me, and I am truly grateful for their support,” Kim said. Congratulate Kim in the comments! 👇

Welcome to alumni status, Class of 2026! 🥹❤️🐺

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Welcome to alumni status, Class of 2026! 🥹❤️🐺