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Sara Shashaani writing on a whiteboard

Aug 24, 2026

Leveling the Playing Field

Most people imagine Silicon Valley tech giants when they picture artificial intelligence. In contrast, others fear automated machines replacing hard-working people. However, a very different story unfolds across North Carolina’s…
An aerial view of dozens of tractor trailers parked at a distribution center

Aug 4, 2026

A Public Health Challenge Has Led to a More Efficient Way to Allocate All Sorts of Resources

Researchers created a faster optimization modeling method to solve complex allocation problems across a wide range of applications.
Ph.D. student Fangyuan Cheng wears a VR headset while interacting with holographic learning graphics in an NC State research lab.

Aug 3, 2026

Can VR Change the way You Learn?

Can virtual reality change the way you think? NC State researchers are discovering how immersive technology could transform learning.

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Jul 13, 2026

Want to earn nearly $100,000 within 5 years of graduating? Study engineering, Fed research says

Want to earn nearly $100,000 after graduation? Engineering degrees lead the highest-paying careers, according to Federal Reserve research.
Patrick Murray points to a project poster while speaking with a student researcher at an NC State ISE event.

Jun 8, 2026

Time. Talent. Treasure.

This is an excerpt from the original article by Kira Blankenship at NC State Alumni Association. NC State Alumni’s volunteer network is powered by hundreds of alumni who give their…
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.

May 28, 2026

Remembering Hank Nuttle’s Kindness

Hank Nuttle is remembered for the kindness, mentorship and compassion that shaped generations of NC State ISE students.
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.

May 26, 2026

Three Minutes, Two Big Wins

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

May 21, 2026

Inside ISE’s Smart Factory Classroom

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

May 20, 2026

Nathan Auman ’26: On the Rise

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

May 19, 2026

How Listening Led to a National Award

See how listening to frontline employees led to award-winning workplace improvements for ISE alum Girish Gopalakrishnan.
A female student holding a certificate standing next to a faculty member

May 18, 2026

COE Seniors Recognized for Outstanding Achievements

ISE senior Grace Jaeger-Sandruck received the College of Engineering Outstanding Senior Award in the humanities category.
Rusty King speaks during a presentation with abstract engineering and leadership graphics in the background

May 15, 2026

Rusty King’s Impact Earns New Role

Rusty King’s decades of leadership, teaching and service at NC State ISE have earned him a new leadership role.
Many students in their caps and gowns lined up to enter the graduation ceremony.

May 12, 2026

Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremony

The ISE Department welcomes our graduating students, along with their families and friends, to the Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremony.
Promotional image for C. A. Anderson Awards with a gold glittery star on a dark background

May 6, 2026

Peloquin’s Fast Track to ISE Excellence

After only his first year with the department Jake Peloquin has won the C. A. Anderson Outstanding Faculty Award. Students decide the winner, showing just how much of an impact…
Four students holding up their HSE 1st place awards.

May 6, 2026

Senior Design Day | Spring 2026

This spring, senior design and healthcare systems engineering teams came together to present their research.
Two brown paper bags full of groceries

Apr 30, 2026

Researchers Create Tool to Help Hunger-Relief Groups Deliver Food More Efficiently

The tool can help hunger-relief organizations get food to households that need it more efficiently than conventional methods.
Kanton Reynolds holds up his award while standing between Clay Gloster, Dean of The Graduate College and Dr. Matthew McCullough, Associate Dean for Academic Services.

Apr 15, 2026

From Family Roots to Hall of Fame

Photos Courtesy of NC A&T Graduate College. Kanton Reynolds views his induction into the North Carolina A&T State University Graduate College Hall of Fame as deeply personal. More importantly, the…
A headshot of Rashida Hodge standing in front of a black background

Apr 14, 2026

AI’s Problem Isn’t Tech. It’s Adoption

AI isn’t failing. Adoption is. ISE alumna Rashida Hodge explains why systems thinking is key to making AI work in the real world.
A coffee cup and framed certificate sitting on a desk with the words "Pride of the Wolfpack" written on them.

Apr 10, 2026

Building a Culture of Care

Christina Pucci and Kalene Thomas earn Pride of the Wolfpack honors by putting people first and building supportive ISE and MEM communities.
Fireworks exploding in the night sky above the NC State Memorial Belltower.

Mar 26, 2026

6 NC State Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows

Six NC State faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, including Julie Swann.