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Articles Portrait of professor emeritus Henry “Hank” Nuttle smiling in his office, warmly lit by a sunset through a window framed by trees. books, certificates and vintage computer equipment in the background reflect his long academic career and mentorship legacy.

Remembering Hank Nuttle and his Kindness

 By Rob Lasson Hank Nuttle is remembered for the kindness, mentorship and compassion that shaped generations of NC State ISE students.
Articles Two NC State graduate students stand with crossed arms on a conference stage during the IISE Annual Conference and Expo 2026. Behind them, a large screen displays “Doctoral Colloquium” and “Three Minutes. Big Impact.” Red stage lighting and digital engineering graphics reflect their award-winning research in AI manufacturing and tissue engineering.

Three Minutes, Two Big Wins

 By Rob Lasson NC State ISE students Donghyun Ko and Mahmud Khan earned top honors at the IISE Doctoral Colloquium for research presentations.
Articles Fred Livingston sits inside a modern smart manufacturing lab with robotic equipment and digital factory displays in the background.

Inside ISE’s Smart Factory Classroom

 By Rob Lasson red Livingston earned a national teaching award for transforming the education of smart manufacturing and AI systems.
Articles Nathan Auman, in a red cap and gown, stands in a lab while celebrating graduation with a Wolfie (hand sign).

Nathan Auman ’26: On the Rise

 By Rob Lasson Nathan Auman, a Park Scholar and NC State senior, reshaped his future after discovering new opportunities during his first week on campus.
Articles Portrait of NC State ISE alum Girish Gopalakrishnan smiling in a manufacturing facility, with welders working in the background.

How Listening Led to a National Award

 By Rob Lasson See how listening to frontline employees led to award-winning workplace improvements for ISE alum Girish Gopalakrishnan.
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