Research

Apr 2, 2026

New Sensors Lower the Cost of Studying Genetic Disorders

Close-up of a microfluidic device in a lab setting, showcasing advanced scientific technology.

Researchers have demonstrated a new class of low-cost, scalable sensors that can be used to monitor electrical activity in human cerebral organoids.

Feb 12, 2026

NC State University College of Engineering and M.C. Dean Announce Launch of M.C. Dean Engineering Hub

Speaker presenting at NC State University on electrical engineering's role in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Transforming Infrastructure, Innovation and Workforce Development for the Future of Energy and Manufacturing

Jan 5, 2026

Students Use Data Science Skills to Address USDA Ag Challenges

Five students pose together

As USDA interns, five NC State graduate students applied data science skills to help build AI tools for agriculture.

Dec 19, 2025

A Look Back at 2025

the NC State belltower is bathed in red light during the annual Packapalooza event on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, NC; fireworks explode in the sky above while a group of onlookers watch

From new milestones to career-defining awards, faculty, staff and students at NC State continue to lead the pack into a new year of innovation and success.

Dec 17, 2025

Sensing Success

From left to right: John Amein, Michael Kudenov and Happy Amein standing side-by-side in a laboratory setting

A professorship established by John Amein ’84 and his wife Happy supports Professor Michael Kudenov’s research on sensor development that is growing more success for North Carolina agriculture.

Aug 18, 2025

Self-Powered Patch Monitors Biomarkers Without Drawing Blood

For Immediate Release Michael Daniele mdaniel6@ncsu.edu Matt Shipman matt_shipman@ncsu.edu Researchers have developed a self-powered microneedle patch to monitor a range of health biomarkers without drawing blood or relying on batteries or external devices. In proof-of-concept testing with synthetic skin, the researchers demonstrated that the patches could collect biomarker samples over periods ranging from 15 minutes […]

Jul 29, 2025

How Tiny Fossils Are Leading to Smarter Robots

NC State researchers developed a technique to create photorealistic 3D models of microfossils, improving robotic systems for fossil ID and other complex shape sorting.

May 27, 2025

Taiwan Delegation, NC State College of Engineering Convene on Semiconductor Innovation

NC State University’s College of Engineering welcomed a distinguished Taiwanese delegation organized by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).

Apr 3, 2025

Sensors, Centered

The Institute for Connected Sensor-Systems (IConS) ties together NC State’s strengths in sensor development and application-driven solutions.

Dec 17, 2024

Researchers Demonstrate New Technique for Stealing AI Models

Researchers have demonstrated the ability to steal an AI model without hacking into the device where the model was running.