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May 06, 2026

More Than a Campus Clip: How a Simple Question Became Part of a Much Bigger NC State Journey

If you have been in Talley Student Union — or seen clips floating around Instagram — you have probably come across him. He asks people one simple question: What is…
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May 05, 2026

From Lab to Market: Arianna Minzoni’s Multidisciplinary Journey in Gene Therapy Innovation

Once she completed a master’s degree in industrial and biomolecular biotechnology from the University of Bologna, Arianna Minzoni moved to Shanghai, China, to broaden her expertise and immerse herself in…
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May 04, 2026

Engineering the Future: Cole Malinchock’s Breakthroughs in Lab-Led Innovation

At NC State’s open house, Cole Malinchock saw makerspaces, labs and rockets, which proved the university’s think and do ethos. The incredible network and competitive engineering program were also selling…
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April 30, 2026

Forging Her Future: Megan Aljian’s Journey Through NC State

At the intersection of ethnography and botany lies ethnobotany — the study of how different cultures work with plants. Megan Aljian, a graduating senior studying biological and agricultural engineering with…
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April 30, 2026

From Raleigh Roots to Global Routes: Juliana Romero-Cortes’ Entrepreneurial Journey

Naturally, as a Raleigh native and family-oriented person, NC State was at the top of Juliana Romero-Cortes’ mind. While trying to figure out what her future might entail after high…
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April 28, 2026

The Power Sound of Entrepreneurship: Graham Casey’s Exciting Journey at NC State

Growing up at NC State football games with a family full of alumni, Graham Casey — a graduating business administration senior with a concentration in entrepreneurship and a minor in…

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KIETS supports a multifaceted set of academic and industry partners that have developed innovative research and educational programs, started new companies, and forged strategic partnerships with an array of external stakeholders to the benefit of tens of thousands of individuals worldwide.

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