NC State faculty are highly regarded by their peers at home and abroad.
We salute our extraordinary faculty members for recognition of research and scholarship from the most prestigious academies and societies.
2017 Honors & Awards
Dr. Ron Sederoff
The Marcus Wallenberg Prize
“The purpose of the prize is to recognize, encourage and stimulate pathbreaking scientific achievements which contribute significantly to broadening knowledge and to technical development within the fields of importance to forestry and forest industries.”
News Release | The Marcus Wallenberg Prize
Dr. Frances Ligler
The National Inventors Hall of Fame
The National Inventors Hall of Fame is “the driving force behind lifelong innovation, paying forward America’s rich history of invention and securing our country’s competitive advantage for the future.”
News Release | The National Inventors Hall of Fame
Dr. Jere Confrey
American Educational Research Association Fellow
The AERA fellows program is recognizes “excellence in research and be inclusive of the scholarship that constitutes and enriches education research as an interdisciplinary field.”
News Release | The American Educational Research Association
Dr. Jagdish (Jay) Narayan and Dr. Paul Turinsky
National Academy of Engineering
“Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to ‘engineering research, practice, or education, including, where appropriate, significant contributions to the engineering literature’ and to ‘the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing/ implementing innovative approaches to engineering education.'”
News Release | The National Academy of Engineering
Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou
National Academy of Sciences Award in Molecular Biology
“The NAS Award in Molecular Biology is supported by Pfizer Inc. and recognizes a recent notable discovery by a young scientist (defined as no older than 45) who is a citizen of the United States. The award is presented with a medal and a $25,000 prize.”
News Release | National Academy of Sciences Award in Molecular Biology
Academies & Societies
Over 100 NC State faculty are elected members or fellows of the most prestigious academies and societies in the world.
- American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Trudy Mackay, Biological Sciences, 2005
Dr. Joseph DeSimone, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (joint appointment with UNC Chapel Hill Department of Chemistry), 2005
Dr. William Atchley, Biological Sciences, 2003 - American Association for the Advancement of Science – 49 Fellows
- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
Sciences – 16 Members
Engineering – 21 Members
Medicine – 1 Member - National Academy of Inventors – 8 Fellows
- National Inventors Hall of Fame
Dr. Frances Ligler, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, 2017
Dr. B. Jayant Baliga, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2016
Dr. Donald Bitzer, Computer Science, 2013
Dr. Willard Bennett, Physics, 1991 (deceased) - The Royal Society
Dr. Trudy Mackay, Biological Sciences, 2006
Awards & Prizes
- American Psychological Association, Division 20: Adult Development and Aging, Baltes Distinguished Research Award
Dr. Tom Hess, Psychology, 2016 - Canada Gairdner International Award
Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences, 2016 - Marcus Wallenberg Prize
Dr. Ron Sederoof, Forestry & Environmental Resources (retired), 2017 - NAS Award in Molecular Biology
Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences, 2016 - National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Dr. Joseph DeSimone, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (joint appointment with UNC Chapel Hill Department of Chemistry), 2015
Dr. B. Jayanat Baliga, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2010
Dr. Jerome J. Cuomo, Materials Science & Engineering, 1995 - Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
Dr. Elizabeth Perry, College of Engineering, STEM Partnership Development, 2012
Dr. Laura Bottomley, College of Engineering, Women in Engineering and Outreach, 2007
Dr. Christine Grant, College of Engineering, Associate Dean of Faculty Advancement, 2003
NC State University, Representative: Sarah Rajala, College of Engineering, 2000 - Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers
Dr. Michael Escuti, Electrical & Computer Engineering, 2010
Dr. Carla Mattos, Molecular & Structural Biochemistry, 2003
Dr. Jason Haugh, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, 2002 - Warren Alpert Foundation Prize
Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou, Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences, 2016 - Wolf Foundation – Wolf Prize in Agriculture
Dr. Trudy Mackay, Biological Sciences, 2016
Research Scholarships & Fellowships
Research scholarships and fellowships are highly competitive prestigious honors. Listed below are active faculty awards.
- Alfred P Sloan Research Fellowship
Dr. Zhen Gu, Biomedical Engineering - American Council of Learned Societies, Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship
Dr. James Mulholland, English - American Diabetes Association Pathway to Stop Diabetes
Dr. Zhen Gu, Biomedical Engineering - Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr. Elena Schroeter, Biological Sciences - Beckman Young Investigators
Dr. Reade Roberst, Biological Sciences - Council on Library and Information Resources Fellowship
Dr. Paul Broyles, NCSU Libraries - David & Lucile Packard Foundation Fellowship
Dr. Seth Sullivant, Mathematics - Fulbright Scholars
Dr. Gnanamanikam (Kumar) Mahinthakumar, Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering
Dr. John Nietfeld, Teacher Education and Learning Sciences - Jefferson Science Fellowship
Dr. Kathleen Vogel, Political Science - NC State University Faculty Scholars: 22 Recipients
- RTI University Scholars
Dr. Hollylynne Lee, Mathematics and Statistics Education
Research Leadership Academy
The Research Leadership Academy was established in FY2016 to promote a culture of research leadership at NC State. It complements two other groups honoring NC State faculty, the Academy of Outstanding Teachers, managed by the Office of Faculty Development, and the Academy of Outstanding Faculty Engaged in Extension, managed by the Office of Outreach and Engagement.