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An abstract image of a pair of gloved hands holding a flexible, clear material over the tip of a screwdriver. The material is bending over the blade, but not breaking.

Feb 18, 2025

Bent but Not Broken

Engineers have developed flexible glass that stretches science and the imagination. 

A illustrated Wolfpack car to represent alumni's imprint in NASCAR.

Feb 10, 2025

Track Stars

With the 2025 NASCAR season about to get the green flag, we look back to a 2013 story on how Wolfpack alums have helped to elevate the role of NASCAR engineers, making Sunday speed more about the science. 

Tom Brown ’63, ’64 with his heritage apple exhibit at the Mountaineer Folk Festival in Tennessee's Fall Creek Falls State Park.

Oct 28, 2024

A Modern Johnny Appleseed

Tom Brown ’63, ’64 works to identify and bring back heritage apple breeds. 

Alumni Brandi Smith and Eric Snider are leading efforts to build a new class of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy.

Oct 28, 2024

Two Hands on Deck

A pair of alums is leading efforts to build a new class of nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy. 

Sep 6, 2024

Time Well Spent

From campus improvements to a historic campaign, Chancellor Randy Woodson’s tenure has been marked by success at every level. 

Sep 6, 2024

Building Community

Engineering Village expands to help sophomore and transfer students adjust to the challenges of their major. 

Sep 6, 2024

Plants on the Plate

NC State gets $30 million from the Bezos Earth Fund for a center to advance alternative protein sources. 

NC State will lead regional hub to create better semi-conductors for U.S. Department of Defense.

Jul 29, 2024

Chipping In

NC State oversees regional hub to create better semi-conductors for U.S. Department of Defense. 

Bacteria prepare to eat plastic.

Jul 29, 2024

A Possible Answer for a Pollution Problem

NC State team genetically engineers a microorganism that can break down plastics in saltwater. 

May 28, 2024

Chasing the Cheese

Years of preparation pay off as Abby Lampe ’22 becomes the first American female to win England’s annual “cheese rolling” event, a brutal downhill race near Gloucester.