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Apr 8, 2026

Improving Safety When Transporting Radioactive Material Using Composite Metal Foam

A safer, easier way to transport nuclear fuel may be on the horizon, thanks to researchers at NC State. On March 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy…

Mar 31, 2026

Award-Winning Steel Researcher Featured in Industry Magazine, Podcast

A leading publication in the steel industry recently featured one of our own, Assistant Professor Andrew Ziccarelli. The magazine Modern Steel Construction, published by the American Institute of Steel Construction…

Mar 19, 2026

‘It Will Pay Off’ | Ph.D. Student Thomas Thelen Highlights Importance of Communication in Research

Graduation is right around the corner for Ph.D. student Thomas Thelen. As he finishes his journey at NC State’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE), he’s leaving with a…
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Mar 16, 2026

Researcher Spotlight – Sarah Grace Lott

2025-26 Global Change Research Fellow, Sarah Grace Lott shares how her work on modeling coastal adaptations can help communities in the Outer Banks plan for more resilient futures.
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Mar 6, 2026

Prof. Emily Berglund Recognized for Promoting Women in Engineering, Water Resources Research

In the male-dominated field of engineering, an NC State professor is being recognized, both for her exceptional work in water resources and for her promotion of women in engineering.

Mar 5, 2026

Graduate Students Tackle Environmental Challenges, Share Research at EWC Symposium

NC State graduate students are doing important research to tackle major issues in our environment. On March 6, students shared their work at the Environmental, Water Resources and Coastal Engineering…
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Feb 18, 2026

The Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Understanding Water Currents and a Disaster’s Aftermath

Roadway traffic is an all too common sight in everyday life, but in our increasingly connected world, waterway traffic is catching up. As global shipping demands increase, ships are increasing…
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Feb 12, 2026

Free Yoga, Hot Cocoa & More Wellness Day Activities On Centennial Campus

Wellness Day is right around the corner, Wolfpack! On Tuesday, Feb. 17, North Carolina State University will pause classes and assignments in an effort to support student, faculty and staff well-being…
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Feb 10, 2026

These 30+ Companies Want To ‘Hire The Pack’

As NC State students look to make a tangible impact across the world, many organizations strive for that same goal; that’s where the CCEE Corporate Affiliates Program comes in.
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Feb 2, 2026

Six COE faculty members recognized as University Faculty Scholars

Almost a third of the 2025-26 cohort of NC State’s University Faculty Scholars are faculty members in the College of Engineering. This recognition honors faculty members for their academic achievements…
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Jan 30, 2026

Engineering Abroad: An NC State Education in the Czech Republic

Over 4,000 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina, NC State students are getting a Wolfpack education in the Czech Republic. “Prague is a complete NC State campus,” said William Rasdorf, a…
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Jan 22, 2026

NCInnovation Grants Fund Life-Saving Research

From stopping a car accident before it starts to preventing fatal medical emergencies, the two College of Engineering faculty members who received 2025 NCInnovation grants are changing the world. Jason…
Image shows figures of:3D printed thermoplastic healing agent on glass-fiber reinforcement; infrared thermograph during in situ self-healing of a fractured fiber-composite; and a 3D printed healing agent on carbon-fiber reinforcement.

Jan 14, 2026

Self-Healing Composite Can Make Airplane, Automobile and Spacecraft Components Last for Centuries

Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications – and can repair itself more than 1,000 times.…
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Jan 5, 2026

Location, Location, Location: Model IDs Best Spots for Offshore Energy Projects

Researchers have developed a computational model that identifies the best combination of location and energy technologies to maximize offshore energy production, reducing the financial risk associated with investing in offshore…
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Dec 19, 2025

A Look Back at 2025

Leading the Way in Applied AI As part of an initiative established by Louis Martin-Vega Dean of Engineering Jim Pfaendtner, faculty at the College of Engineering continue to integrate AI across…
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Dec 18, 2025

Congratulations to our Fall 2025 Graduates!

Congratulations to the NC State CCEE Fall 2025 graduating class! Friends and family gathered at the McKimmon Center on December 12, 2025 to celebrate this outstanding group of 61 undergraduate…
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Dec 16, 2025

Alysha Jarvis: Seizing Opportunities

As excited as she is to become the first member of her family to earn a bachelor’s degree, Alysha Jarvis won’t participate in commencement. Instead, she’s headed to the Dominican…
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Dec 16, 2025

Design and Deliver ‘25: Changing Mindsets, Saving Lives

Every year in the United States, more than 200 construction workers die from traumatic brain injuries —a staggering toll that could be significantly reduced with a simple but crucial upgrade…
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Dec 10, 2025

Josie Gonzalez: Structuring a Degree

Tell us about your background. Where did you grow up? When did you realize you wanted to study CCEE? I grew up in Burlington, NC. Growing up I always knew…
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Nov 19, 2025

Howldraulics Student Team Wins at WEFTEC

Congratulations to the CE 481 (ENE Senior Design) “Howldraulics” team — Makenna Miles, Graham Scherle, and recent graduates Rachel Spaulding and Maisha Chowdhury — on winning first place in the…