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Celebrating the 2026 MSE Senior Award Winners for Leadership and Scholarly Achievement

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is proud to recognize two outstanding seniors, Grace Harvey and Eli Rodrigues, as the recipients of the 2026 MSE Senior Awards for Leadership and Scholarly Achievement, respectively.

Senior Spotlight: Sophia Issaco

Sophia Isacco, a Virginia native and soon-to-be graduate of the MSE program , has proven that following your passions and pursuing opportunities can lead to extraordinary accomplishments.

Senior Spotlight: Kara Krogh

In high school, Kara was introduced to a senior MSE student at NC State, who gave her a tour of the campus and the undergraduate labs. After that visit, Kara knew MSE was the path she wanted to follow.

Senior Spotlight: Zoe Watts

Zoe Watts, a senior at NC State, was originally drawn to chemical engineering. However, her path took a delightful turn when a summer camp experience in 2020 sparked her interest in materials science and engineering.

Senior Spotlight: Mason Shaffer

Mason Shaffer sought after an MSE department to pursue materials science for advancements in the broad discipline to drive vast progress in technology.

Senior Spotlight: Sofia Antinozzi

When she first entered college, Sofia wasn't sure which major to pursue. “In high school, my most interesting class was chemistry, so I knew I wanted a chemistry-heavy major,” she shares.