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  High-tech Textiles

  North Carolina’s textile industry has a vibrant future thanks in part to the Nonwovens Institute. It’s unique equipment and capabilities provide value to diverse companies around the state.

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  Data Driven

  The Institute for Computational Science and Engineering builds methods, tools and a workforce to accelerate the application of advanced computing with a focus on advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

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  Coastal Concerns

  North Carolina Sea Grant’s research and outreach programs link coastal communities with marine science experts across the state. Dozens of partners join projects focused on sustainable ecosystems and economies.

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  Observe + Predict

  The NC Center for Climate Studies is demonstrating how satellite observations – of the atmosphere, oceans, land surface, cryosphere and ecosystems — are keys to developing models of a complete climate system.

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  The Future is Now

  The Institute for Emerging Issues’ brings international thought leaders together for discussions on topics critical to North Carolina — from health care to tax systems to Gen Z.

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  Getting There

  From school bus routes to interstates to air corridors, the Institute for Transportation Research and Education maps a future for safe movement and critical training for professionals and students.