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Sep 30, 2026

From Air Force to Space, Kevin Ford Lands at MAE as Professor of the Practice

Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Ford is bringing his expertise in space flight and perseverance to NC State’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) this…
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Sep 24, 2026

NC State Engineering Climbs National Rankings

U.S. News and World Report ranked the College of Engineering at NC State University No. 18 among public institutions in its 2027 list of best undergraduate engineering programs. 
William Carter pictured during his internship with Edelbrock.

Sep 22, 2026

Engineering an Impact: How a Rural Works! Intern Generated $160,000 in Savings

Led by NC State’s Career Development Center, Rural Works! connects students with paid summer internships at employers across rural North Carolina.
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Sep 18, 2026

New Material Is an Extreme Thermal Insulator

The new material approaches the theoretical limit of how good a thermal insulator can be.

Sep 18, 2026

From NC State to the Moon: An Aspiring Astronaut Interviews NASA Astronaut Christina Koch

What does it really take to become a NASA astronaut? From building trust in zero gravity and balancing hobbies like rock climbing and surfing, Christina Koch shares advice for aspiring astronauts everywhere.
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Sep 17, 2026

Carter Completes the AFRL’s Summer Faculty Fellowship Program

An assistant professor returned to NC State after gaining invaluable experience as a summer faculty fellow at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL).  The AFRL is a military-operated base that…