Research Newswire

May 21, 2026

Second Annual Green-G Conference Explores Intersections Between Biology and Engineering

At an interdisciplinary meeting held May 5-6, NC State researchers from several different departments discussed with invited guests how living systems sense, respond and communicate — and, in turn, how we can translate biological principles into practical concepts for next-generation telecommunications and data management systems.

May 20, 2026

ORI Announces 2026 Awards for Excellence Winners

The winners — NC Sea Grant's Dave Shaw (SHRA) and ITRE's Aleem Mohammed (EPS) — will represent the Office of Research and Innovation at the university-level awards ceremony on June 2.

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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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Apr 29, 2026

NC State University Joins North Carolina Critical Technologies Alliance

The state's largest public research university is now aligned with a growing statewide coalition dedicated to expanding North Carolina's defense technology, defense manufacturing and dual-use technology sectors.

Apr 27, 2026

Vice Chancellor Walton Honored as 2026 Vanderbilt Distinguished Alumna

Krista Walton, vice chancellor for research and innovation, was one of three Vanderbilt alumni recognized by the School of Engineering, from which Walton earned a Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 2005.

Dec 2, 2025

Behnam Pourdeyhimi to Step Down as NWI Director

After more than 25 years at the helm, Pourdeyhimi will step down as executive director, effective Dec. 31. Raoul Farer, who is currently executive deputy director of NWI, will take over for Pourdeyhimi.

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Sep 12, 2025

IBM Quantum Innovation Center at NC State Welcomes Newest Member

The new collaboration with the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina (MCNC) will bring useful quantum resources to higher education and research communities across the state.

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Aug 19, 2025

Get to Know Krista Walton, NC State’s New Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation

Vice Chancellor Walton shares how her upbringing on a rural farm helped shape who she is today; what she wanted to be when she grew up; and her favorite part of campus so far.

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Aug 14, 2025

Jacob Jones Appointed Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Initiatives

Jones, who is also the director of the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center and director and principal investigator of the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN), will keep his academic appointment in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and will continue to serve in his administrative capacities for both STEPS and RTNN.

May 28, 2025

ORI Recognizes Two Employees With Award for Excellence

This year's winners were Jiyoung Park and Kelsey Fuller. As winners of the Awards for Excellence at the college/unit level, Park and Fuller are automatically nominated for the university-level awards — which will be presented June 3.