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Apr 29, 2026

Meet Swaroop Saralkar

I’m a second-year PhD student in the Materials Science and Engineering program at NC State. Originally from the Indian west coast state of Gujarat, I work in Dr. Kinga Unocic’s…
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Apr 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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Apr 2, 2026

Nanomaterials pioneer Yury Gogotsi delivers 15th annual Davis Distinguished Lecture

NC State MSE welcomed one of the world’s leading voices in nanomaterials research, Professor Yury Gogotsi, as the featured speaker for the 2026 Robert Davis Distinguished Lecture. The event was held on March 27, 2026, at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library and drew a packed audience of faculty, students and researchers eager to hear insights from a true pioneer in the field.
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Mar 24, 2026

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.

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Mar 20, 2026

A family legacy in engineering continues at NC State

Scott Walston turned his passion for Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) into a lifelong career and now gives back through a scholarship supporting future North Carolina State University MSE students.

Mar 17, 2026

Powering Up the COE’s Battery Initiative

The inaugural NC State Battery and Energy Storage Systems Symposium brought together faculty, researchers, industry partners and students to explore emerging applications in batteries and energy-storage technologies.
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Feb 16, 2026

NC State proposes new defense and security institute

By Dan Barkin, Business North Carolina | February 5, 2026 NC State has proposed the launch of a new defense and national security-focused institute to help the university secure more…
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Jan 14, 2026

NC State Launches Four New Master’s Programs to Strengthen Graduate Portfolio

NC State is leveraging its interdisciplinary strengths and building institutional momentum with the launch of four new master’s programs. Each program reflects the university’s commitment to academic innovation, cross-college collaboration, and future-ready education.