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Jan 28, 2025

How Simple Prompts Can Make Partially Automated Cars Safer

Prompts help drivers that use partially automated driving systems stay engaged with their environment – unless the drivers are deeply distracted.

Jie Yin, left, at poster presentation with student, right.

Jan 27, 2025

MAE Associate Professor Jie Yin wins PECASE Award for novel kirigami research

The award, which is the highest honor given to emerging scientists and engineers by the U.S. federal government, recognizes his innovative research, particularly in integrating kirigami design principles into engineering.

time lapse photograph shows traffic going through a roundabout at night

Jan 27, 2025

Can Self-Driving Cars Navigate Roundabouts?

Roundabouts improve traffic safety. But they rely on the judgement of drivers. Can autonomous vehicles navigate roundabouts safely?

Jan 23, 2025

Transforming Malawi’s Agricultural Landscape Through Food Safety

Food science professor Fernanda Santos, along with seven other CALS faculty, recently traveled to Malawi seeking opportunities for research and extension to help build the country’s agricultural sector.

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Jan 22, 2025

Meet the Finalists for NC State’s Next Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

The university community is invited to attend open forums with the candidates, followed by Q&A sessions.

Jan 16, 2025

Study examines how climate change has shaped coastal forests over the last decade

A new study finds that climate change may have a range of contrasting effects on coastal forests, both slowing and enabling growth in areas where sea levels are rising and storms are more common.

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Jan 15, 2025

Researchers Make Comfortable Materials That Generate Power When Worn

The work stems from an advanced understanding of materials that increase comfort in textiles and produce electricity when rubbed against another surface.

Jan 13, 2025

Share Your Research Photos and Images With Us!

Share your images of research being done at NC State.

a circuitboard features a large black chip with the letters AI written on it

Jan 13, 2025

New Method Forecasts Computation, Energy Costs for Sustainable AI Models

Predicting energy and computational costs allows users to make informed decisions about when to update AI models to improve AI sustainability.

Jan 8, 2025

NIEHS Awards Environmental Epidemiologist Hoppin $1.9 Million to Enhance GenX Exposure Study

The grant will help enhance the community engagement component of the study.

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