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Mar 12, 2025

Remembering and Honoring Marshall Brain

Marshall Brain was a professor, director of the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program, entrepreneur and friend. Brain began his teaching career in NC State’s Computer Science Department, teaching from 1986 to 1992. His… 
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Feb 26, 2025

Selah Innovations Reflects on Impact of Andrews Launch Accelerator

The idea of creating a bedpan and a bidet combination came to Sebastian Heredia, who has been working as a nurse for six years, at the beginning of the COVID-19… 
Maggie Kane stands in front of the Travelin' Table food truck. She smiles and gestures with her hands toward the truck, excited to show it off.

Feb 18, 2025

With a Little More Kindness

New food truck helps Maggie Kane ’13 extend her mission of bringing good food and community to people, regardless of their means. 

Mar 10, 2025

Meet Four Wolfpack Women Who’ve Launched Research-based Startups

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we asked four women who’ve launched and led startup companies based on NC State research for their advice and insights. 
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Feb 18, 2025

Germanee Gerald ’13 Receives the 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award

In recognition of her professional achievements, community involvement and alignment with the college’s core values, Germanee Gerald was named a recipient of the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Award. 
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Feb 11, 2025

Alum Extends Roots to Support Agriculture

CALS alumnus Aaron Blackmon followed his family’s roots in agriculture and found his passion as a farmer and livestock Extension agent. 

Jan 29, 2025

Shining a Light on America’s Social Safety Net

It started at NC State University when Ryan O’Donnell discovered the tools, community and inspiration to tackle some of society’s biggest challenges. From founding startups like Pennies 4 Progress to joining… 

Oct 4, 2024

Meet the 2024-2025 Social Innovation Fellows

NC State Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is thrilled to introduce the 2024-2025 Social Innovation Fellows. This year, 20 students from across the university will collaborate in three interdisciplinary teams. As the… 
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Jul 15, 2024

From Conservationist to Ag Biotech Entrepreneur

CALS alumnus Eli Hornstein is using biotechnology to produce plants that farmers can feed to cattle to reduce their methane production. 
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Dec 20, 2023

Award-Winning Product Innovation Lab MBA Course Pushes Innovation Forward

Recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the most innovative business courses in the country, the Product Innovation Lab brings together multidisciplinary teams of management (MBA) and engineering graduate students to research market needs and develop cutting-edge solutions.