Research Week at NC State

October 19 - 23, 2026

A campuswide showcase of research, scholarship and innovation across NC State.

Research Week at NC State — an annual, campuswide initiative sponsored by the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) — highlights the research, scholarship and innovation happening across the university.

Throughout the week, ORI and campus partners host events, conversations, showcases, and programs that help faculty, staff, students, and university leaders connect with the people, ideas and resources advancing research at NC State.

Research Week Events

Town Hall with VCRI Walton

10.20.26 | 11 a.m. – Noon | Hybrid

Kick off Research Week by joining Dr. Krista Walton, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, for a town hall to talk about where our research enterprise stands today and where we’re headed tomorrow.

In-person attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly in an open Q&A forum. Livestream participation will be view-only.

Please feel free to submit your questions ahead of time during registration.

Telling Your Science Story: Why and How to Communicate Research Through Storytelling | 10.19.26

Why Attend: Explore the science of how brains process story-driven information. Practice crafting a clear, three-sentence story about your own research in an interactive setting.

Timing and Format: 10 – 11 a.m. | In person • D.H. Hill Library, Room 2113
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students, University leadership
Hosted By: College of Sciences, ORI, Arts NC State, Office of Outreach and Engagement, NC State Libraries

Get mOUR Out of Your Research: Mentor Support from OUR | 10.19.26

Why Attend: Discover OUR funding, grant support, and mentor training programs designed to help you recruit, develop, and celebrate student researchers.

Timing and Format: 11 a.m. – Noon | Virtual
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff
Hosted By: Office of Undergraduate Research

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Data Use in Research Workshop | 10.20.26

Why Attend: Build your knowledge for working with or sharing secondary data. Learn how to manage data permissions and ethics while navigating NC State processes and key rules like HIPAA and Export Control.

Timing and Format: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Hybrid • Admin Bldg III, Room 101
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students
Hosted By: IRB • Office of Research and Innovation

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Translational AI in Agriculture | 10.20.26

Why Attend: Discover how AI tools are transforming agricultural research through faculty talks and a multi-perspective panel on real-world farming, industry, and policy impacts.

Timing and Format: 3 – 5 p.m. | In person • PSI Seminar Rooms
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students, General public, Industry and community partners, University leadership
Hosted By: CALS and Plant Sciences Initiative

Faculty and Mentor Support: Office Hours with OUR | 10.20.26

Why Attend: Drop in to discover OUR funding, grant support, and mentor training programs designed to help you recruit, develop, and celebrate student researchers.

Timing and Format: 3 – 4:30 p.m. | Hybrid • D.H. Hill Library, Room 2425
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff
Hosted By: Office of Undergraduate Research

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AI and Responsible Conduct of Research: Ethics, Integrity, Compliance, Authorship and QRPs | 10.21.26

Why Attend: A practical session for researchers that addresses the use of AI throughout the life of a research project.

Timing and Format: 9 a.m. – Noon | Hybrid • Admin Bldg III, Room 101
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students
Hosted By: IRB • Office of Research and Innovation

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Department of Defense Funding Landscape Webinar | 10.21.26

Why Attend: Gain practical insights on identifying Department of Defense (DoD) funding opportunities and leveraging NC State resources for competitive proposals.

Timing and Format: Noon – 1 p.m. | Virtual
Who Should Attend: Faculty
Hosted By: Defense and Security Institute (DSI) and Proposal Development Unit (PDU)

Intro to High Throughput Computing and the Open Science Pool Webinar | 10.21.26

Why Attend: Learn how High Throughput Computing (HTC) and the OSPool can accelerate your research. Ideal for workloads in image analysis, bioinformatics, AI/machine learning, model optimization, and large job sweeps.

Timing and Format: Noon – 1 p.m. | Virtual
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students
Hosted By: NC State Research Facilitation Service

Faculty and Mentor Support: Office Hours with OUR | 10.21.26

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Research Lightning Round | 10.22.26

Why Attend: Offers a chance for the NC State community to discover research and scholarship happening across campus through brief faculty presentations.

Timing and Format: 10 – 11:15 a.m. | Virtual
Who Should Attend: NC State research community
Hosted By: Office of Research and Innovation

Tour: Nuclear Forensics Lab | 10.22.26

Why Attend: Explore the nuclear forensics lab.

Timing and Format: 11 a.m. – Noon | In person • Burlington Engineering Building, Room 1130
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students
Hosted By: College of Engineering & Department of Nuclear Engineering

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Qualitative Data for Secondary Analysis Workshop | 10.22.26

Why Attend: Discover the benefits, challenges, and practical frameworks for analyzing secondary qualitative data like archived interviews and focus groups to elevate your research.

Timing and Format: Noon – 1 p.m. | Virtual
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students
Hosted By: NC State University Libraries • EQUAL community (Elevating Qualitative Research @ NC State)

Faculty and Mentor Support: Office Hours with OUR | 10.23.26

Why Attend: Drop in to discover OUR funding, grant support, and mentor training programs designed to help you recruit, develop, and celebrate student researchers.

Timing and Format: 9:30 – 11 a.m. | Hybrid • D.H. Hill Library, Room 2425
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff
Hosted By: Office of Undergraduate Research

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6th Annual NC State Blue Economy Workshop | 10.23.26

Why Attend: Interact with experts to tackle coastal NC challenges through design thinking and learn how past attendees carry forward their innovative ideas.

Timing and Format: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | In person • CMAST
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff
Hosted By: Climate and Sustainability Academy

Panel: Emerging Issues in Eastern Wildfire | 10.23.26

Why Attend: Gain insights from faculty experts on pressing eastern wildfire challenges—including climate impacts, human health, and fuels management—and participate in an interactive audience Q&A.

Timing and Format: 11:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. | In person • Jordan Hall, Room 3214
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students, University leadership
Hosted By: College of Natural Resources

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Cyber-Physical and Robotic Systems Workshop | 10.23.26

Why Attend: A wonderful opportunity to visit the new CPS lab space, learn about ongoing research and discuss collaboration opportunities!

Timing and Format: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | In person • Research Building IV, Room 1505, 1520, 1245
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students
Hosted By: College of Engineering

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Panel: Reimagining Flood Risk and Protection: Moving Beyond Legacy Systems | 10.23.26

Why Attend: Gain interdisciplinary insights from coastal engineering, policy, and insurance experts on modernizing legacy flood risk systems for proactive and equitable disaster management.

Timing and Format: 3 – 4:30 p.m. | Hybrid • Jordan Hall Addition, Room 1216
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students, General public, Industry Partners
Hosted By: Center for Geospatial Analytics, Climate and Sustainability Academy

36 Hours to Save the World: Global Weekend Challenge | 10.23.26

Why Attend: An interdisciplinary, 36-hour online “hackathon”-style weekend to research, plan, develop, and pitch a solution to a global challenge in line with the UNSDGs. High school students worldwide will work with faculty mentors and cross-collaborate with an international team.

Timing and Format: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Virtual
Who Should Attend: Faculty, Grad students, Postdocs, Staff, Undergrad students, General public
Hosted By: Office of Global Engagement – Global Training Initiative (GTI)