Monica Smith

Feb 2, 2021

NC State Alumnus Leads Development of the First Rapid At-Home Test-Kit for COVID-19

Frankie Myers, director of engineering at Lucira Health and NC State alumnus led the design and development of the first at-home rapid COVID-19 test-kit. He shares insights into the innovative process the company took to bring the Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit to market.   

Jan 22, 2021

New Scholarship Supports Diversity in Entrepreneurship

The Alagu Periyannan and Theivanai Palaniappan Entrepreneurship Scholarship will benefit students with outstanding achievements in or involvement with entrepreneurship activities. Both Periyannan and Palaniappan strongly believe in the importance of diversity in entrepreneurship and STEM professions. 

Jan 11, 2021

NC State ISE Students Join Forces With Hosiery Mill to Create Face Masks

Katie Lawson and Eric Swanson, join local hosiery mill as industrial engineering consultants to direct Easy Masks in optimal production. 

Jan 4, 2021

Calling All Change-Makers for a Sustainability Challenge With Cash Prizes

We’re kicking off the New Year with an innovation challenge open to all NC State students – Make-a-Thon! Get ready to form a team to create the best solutions to environmental issues. 

Dec 11, 2020

Your Guide To Holiday Shopping Ideas from NC State Alumni Owned Businesses 

This holiday season, let’s band together to support NC State alumni-owned small businesses by buying directly from their e-commerce stores or purchasing a gift card. Happy shopping! 

Nov 25, 2020

NC State University Ranks Top Undergraduate and Graduate School for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2021

NC State once again earned recognition as one of the nation’s best undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs in the nation by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. 

Oct 27, 2020

Meet Jennifer Capps, New Interim Assistant Vice Provost for NC State Entrepreneurship

A North Carolina native,  Jennifer Capps, Interim Assistant Vice Provost for NC State Entrepreneurship, grew up 10 miles away from what would become her alma mater and career launchpad – NC State University. Now, for almost 20 years, Capps has had the opportunity to help create entrepreneurship programs at NC State. 

Oct 10, 2020

Innovation Pipeline Shines at Entrepalooza

As is a tradition for Entrepalooza, the entrepreneurship festival showcased a wide variety of products and services representing different markets—from eco-friendly products that employ women across the world, to energy drinks, sustainable fashion, and supplement shakes. 

Jul 10, 2020

Announcing the First Sameer Murarka Entrepreneurship Scholarship Recipient

A scholarship endowment can create a lasting legacy while benefiting generations of students – that’s exactly what the Sameer Murarka Entrepreneurship Award Endowment is accomplishing at NC State. 

Jul 7, 2020

We’re Hiring a Graduate Student Worker for the Entrepreneurship Garage

We’re hiring! Interested in working at the NC State Entrepreneurship Garage as a Graduate Student Worker? We have the perfect position for you! To Apply: Apply through ePACK.Search for ‘Entrepreneurship Garage Graduate…