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May 4, 2026

Hassan Gift Accelerates Hypersonics Research

Basil Hassan elevated his family’s long-held ties to NC State University’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) with a naming gift for the high-speed wind tunnel laboratory located in MAE…

Apr 24, 2026

Jim Pfaendtner Selected as Next NC State Provost

As NC State’s chief academic officer, Jim Pfaendtner will be responsible for the institution’s academic mission.

Apr 20, 2026

Aerospace Engineering Ranked in the Top 25 of Graduate Programs

NC State’s graduate Aerospace Engineering (AE) program continues to rise in the ranks. U.S News & World Reportrecently released the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, where the AE program improved to…
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Apr 14, 2026

METAL: Inspiring a New Generation of Metalworking Professionals

A new bootcamp at NC State is helping reverse the workforce shortage in the casting and forging industry. The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeships & Learning (METAL) program, supported by the Institute for Advanced Composites…
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Apr 9, 2026

MAE Professors Awarded Funding for Nuclear Innovation Research

NC State’s College of Engineering is leading the charge in nuclear innovation.  The college earned more awards than any other institution in the latest funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy…
Image shows Afsaneh Rabiei inspecting metallic foam created in her lab.

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 University…