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.
Sean West, IT Operations Analyst for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, received well-deserved recognition today at the NC State College of Engineering’s Faculty and Staff Awards of Excellence ceremony.
Aram Amassian has earned international recognition for his influential research and is named a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate for the fifth consecutive year.
Originally an intended Chemical Engineering major, Grace Kiel discovered MSE through a mentor in her sorority who introduced her to the field’s unique blend of chemistry and physics.
Professor Bharat Gwalani shares his immense pride at the outstanding second place finish achievement of the NC State MSE team Atomic Pack in the 2025 TMS Materials Bowl, held as part of the prestigious TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas.
Mason Shaffer sought after an MSE department to pursue materials science for advancements in the broad discipline to drive vast progress in technology.
Professor Martin Thuo has been elected as a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences and will receive the Viness Pillay Award for Applied Polymer Science and Technology at IUPAC POLY-CHAR 2025.
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.
This week, STEPS Center Director Jacob Jones was awarded the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees.
A five-year NSF CAREER grant has been awarded Ruijuan Xu, an MSE assistant professor, totaling $791,431 to support her research on strain-induced phase boundaries in lead-free ferroelectric oxide heterostructures and membranes.
Senior Caitlyn Obrero never imagined that her journey would lead her to the world of MSE. A native of Durham, NC, Caitlyn initially envisioned a career in medicine, but her path shifted as a freshman . Today, she is a standout student in the MSE department and an aspiring researcher at Stanford University.
When Aidan Hennessee first set foot on the campus of NC State, he was unsure where his passion for engineering would take him. Now, as he prepares for graduation, Aidan reflects on how MSE has become the perfect blend of his interests and aspirations.
The NC State Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) saw an outstanding show of support on the 2025 Day of Giving, raising an impressive $85,095 through 103 donations. The department’s efforts stood out among both peer departments and larger units across the College of Engineering, marking a significant achievement.
Professor Moungi Bawendi, a renowned expert in quantum dots and their applications, was recently invited as a distinguished guest to deliver the 14th Annual Robert Davis Lecture hosted by NC State MSE.