Meet Michael Lastovich

My name is Michael Lastovich, and I’m a fifth year PhD candidate in the Materials Science Program. I work with Dr. Bharat Gwalani in the Lab for Agile Manufacturing and…

When Science Gets Spooky: “Bend Contours in Gallium Nitride” Wins AIF’s Spooky Image Contest

We’re thrilled to announce the winner of the Analytical Instrumentation Facility (AIF) Spooky Image Contest! A huge congratulations to Michael Carter, whose entry titled “Bend Contours in Gallium Nitride” has…

What Material Are You?

Have you ever wondered what material best reflects your personality? At AIF, we work with everything from metals and ceramics to biomaterials and polymers, each with their own unique properties…

Two New Faculty Join NC State Materials Science Department

NC State MSE is thrilled to announce the addition of two esteemed faculty members, Dr. Kinga Unocic and Dr. Raymond Unocic, who will join as Associate Professors this fall 2024 semester.

Senior Spotlight: Caitlyn Obrero

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.

An Interview With AIF’s New Associate Director, Raymond Unocic

We are thrilled to welcome our new Associate Director, Dr. Ray Unocic, to the AIF team! Ray joined NC State this fall as an associate professor in MSE. His research…