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Transforming Innovation at the 2025 COMPASS Grand Challenge
The 2025 COMPASS Grand Challenge united 91 researchers from 15 African nations to tackle global scientific problems using AI, with keynote inspiration from NC State MSE’s Martin Thuo
Donald Brenner Chairs University Materials Council 2025–2026 Term
Dr. Donald Brenner, MSE Department Head at NC State, has been named Chair of the University Materials Council for the 2025–2026 term, succeeding Dr. Izabela Szlufarska of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Martin Thuo to be Inducted as 2024 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
NC State MSE proudly celebrates Professor Martin Thuo’s election as one of the 2024 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.
Martin Seifrid Receives Scialog Award for Research Integrity and Automation in Chemistry
MSE Assistant Professor Martin Seifrid has been selected to receive the 2025 Scialog Collaborative Innovation Award, recognizing his focus on advancing automation in chemical laboratories.