Research Works for You
We put research discoveries to work for all North Carolinians — and communities in need worldwide.
At NC State, we know what happens when the right knowledge and resources reach the right people and places. Problems get solved. Lives transform. Societal, economic and technological advancements occur.
As one of the world’s leading public research universities, we’ve strived since our 1887 founding to fulfill the mission of land-grant institutions by sharing our discoveries in ways that allow everyday citizens to apply them in service of their communities.
From engineering and education, to agriculture and architecture, to textiles and veterinary medicine, NC State researchers excel at translating ideas into innovative products, services and other solutions — which work to benefit North Carolina, our nation and the entire globe.
One of only two schools leading two NSF Engineering Research Centers
18 Agricultural Research Stations Across N.C.
