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NC State faculty building the first unmanned, fixed-wing aircraft that is capable of traveling both through the air and under the water.

Feb 14, 2018

What Do You Get When You Cross an Airplane With a Submarine?

The EagleRay is the first unmanned, fixed-wing aircraft capable of traveling through the air and underwater – transitioning repeatedly between sky and sea. 
Mr Wuf smiling next to his class ring

Feb 1, 2018

Makerspace Makes Mr. Wuf Ring-Worthy

For fun and for serious academic work, 3D printing at the NCSU Libraries’ Makerspaces help solve real-world challenges. 
female student working on their Make-A-Thon projects

Jan 29, 2018

During Make-a-thon, Students Create Sustainability Solutions

In this unique NC State innovation competition, students design and prototype solutions to sustainability challenges. 

Jan 29, 2018

Quarterly Outlook of Triangle Entrepreneurs Q1 2018 Survey Results Show Highest Positive Index Level in Three Years

Quarterly Outlook of Triangle Entrepreneurs Q1 2018 survey finds the highest positive index level seen since the survey began in Q4 2014. 
NC State students Nick Conlon, Hartley LeRoy, Nick Sischo and Goutham Subramanian

Jan 22, 2018

NC State Students Launch Company To Modernize Dumpsters

Through a startup called Trashr, these NC State students want to create a smarter dumpster that improves the efficiency of waste collection. 
students listening to lecture

Jan 19, 2018

NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic Recognized for Innovation in Co-Curricular Education

NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic receives award from USASBE, for co-curricular education. It is the clinic’s second award from the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. 
Lime bike on campus

Jan 16, 2018

More LimeBikes On The Way

After a successful first semester with thousands of riders, bike share on NC State’s campus is expanding in 2018. 
Aerial shot of Centennial Campus, looking southwest.

Jan 16, 2018

NC State University boosts Raleigh’s reputation for growing quality jobs

California think tank Milken Institute ranks Raleigh as the No. 2 city in a list of best-performing cities for 2017 in creating and keeping high-quality jobs. 
Michael Lloyd, a PhD student at NC State smiling with his self-made sauce

Jan 12, 2018

This Family Recipe is a Recipe for Success

A doctoral program in food science gave Michael Lloyd the knowledge he needed to launch and expand a business, based on a family sauce recipe. 
City of Raleigh skyline in the early evening.

Jan 11, 2018

Think Tank Credits NC State for Raleigh Prosperity

The Milken Institute gives NC State high marks for helping to drive Raleigh’s fast-growing economy, noting the university’s role in research, innovation and economic development.