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Fanning the Flames of Textile Science

H'Rina DeTroy

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May 11, 2026

Four Faculty Members Win the 2026 Outstanding Research Award

Four faculty members received the university’s top honor for research and mentorship this year — recognizing the significant contributions they've made to their respective fields.
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May 7, 2025

Four Faculty Members Win the 2025 Outstanding Research Award

By winning the award — the university’s top honor recognizing faculty who lead in their fields, commit to mentoring their fellow NC State faculty and advance a multidisciplinary research community — Felix N. Castellano, Bill Rand, Melanie Simpson and Ross Sozzani will be automatically inducted into the Research Leadership Academy.
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Apr 21, 2025

Navigating AI at the 2025 University Research Symposium

NC State's 2025 University Research Symposium "Research With AI: Navigating A New Age" was a hit, bringing together faculty and researchers across disciplines to share how they're using the technology — and learn more about what is next in AI.
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Sep 24, 2024

Where Culture and Social Sciences Define Innovation

At the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS), these three students have found the perfect place to explore interdisciplinary interests where their creativity and curiosity meet.
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Sep 11, 2024

Gallery: The 2024 Envisioning Research Winners

From volcanoes to microscopic polymers, NC State researchers highlighted their vital work in natural resources, biochemistry, engineering and more through the 2024 Envisioning Research Contest.
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Sep 9, 2024

Precision Sensors: An Innovative Future for Agriculture

Interdisciplinary teams in the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative are innovating sensors to help farmers face emerging plant diseases and climate change.
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Jul 11, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Powers Innovation

At NC State University, interdisciplinary teams are leveraging AI to revolutionize research in agriculture, chemical engineering, education and more.
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Jun 12, 2024

Fanning the Flames of Textile Science

In its 30th year, the Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) celebrates innovations that have defined textile science.