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October 08, 2026

The BEST Makerspace Powers NC State Battery Collaboration

The College of Engineering at NC State University unveiled a state-of-the-art facility for hands-on learning in battery development and energy storage systems.

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October 01, 2026

Researchers Use Eggshells (Yes, Eggshells) to Make Stronger, Lighter Metal Alloys

A new technique uses powdered eggshells to produce high-quality alloys with applications in everything from the automotive industry to biomedical applications.

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September 24, 2026

NC State Engineering Climbs National Rankings

U.S. News and World Report ranked the College of Engineering at NC State University No. 18 among public institutions in its 2027 list of best undergraduate engineering programs. 

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September 24, 2026

Engineering Programs Earn High Marks in Latest Rankings

In the 2027 undergraduate rankings from U.S. News & World Report, NC State’s engineering programs scored well across a range of disciplines. The university also ranked highly as a best value for students.

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July 24, 2026

NC State To Lead National Effort To Accelerate Chemistry, Materials Research

North Carolina State University has been awarded a four-year, $20 million award from the National Science Foundation to leverage advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous labs to accelerate the…

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July 15, 2026

Researchers Extend the Limits of Twistronics. Literally.

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for fabricating oxide twistronic materials at much larger sizes, while also controlling the twist angles between materials that dictate their structural and electronic properties.

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May 22, 2026

What You Can Do With a Master’s in Wide Bandgap Semiconductors

Choosing a graduate program is a major decision, especially if you want a degree that leads directly to industry demand. A master’s in wide bandgap semiconductors is designed for that…
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May 13, 2026

Congratulations, MSE Class of 2026!

On May 8, 2026, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering held its spring recognition of the graduates. The 65 conferred degrees included 5 doctoral candidates, 19 graduate students and 41 undergraduates.
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April 21, 2026

Wolfpack Red at TMS 2026

For MSE’s undergraduates, TMS 2026 was more than a conference; it was a glimpse of the careers and discoveries that could lie ahead. Photo provided by Ariel Nguyen.

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