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NC State Queues up to Advance Quantum Computing

<div><img width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ibm-quantum-refrigeration-coils.jpg" alt=""></div>We're joining forces with industry and academic partners to lead the way in quantum computing — and train the field's next generation.

Research Overcomes Key Obstacles to Scaling Up DNA Data Storage

<div><img width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/keung-dna-memory-2019-header.jpg" alt=""></div>New techniques for labeling and retrieving data files in DNA-based information storage systems address two of the key obstacles to widespread adoption of DNA data storage technologies.

FREEDM researchers receive funding for work on grid resilience tools

<div><img width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Strata-Solar-Monroe-Farm.jpg" alt=""></div>Researchers in the FREEDM Systems Center received a $3.1 million research award from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance solar energy’s role in strengthening the resilience of the U.S. electricity grid.

New Framework Improves Performance of Deep Neural Networks

<div><img width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wu-aognets-2019-header.jpg" alt=""></div>A new framework for building deep neural networks outperforms existing state-of-the-art artificial intelligence frameworks, including the widely-used ResNet and DenseNet systems, in visual recognition tasks.

Announcing a Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing

<div><img width="2000" height="1333" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IBM_Q.jpg" alt=""></div>Embracing the future of quantum computing, the Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing within ECE will be a key leader in the growing quantum computing community

Intelligent Framework Aims To Optimize Data Transfer in 5G Networks

<div><img width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/shih-chun-header-2018.jpg" alt=""></div>New tech is designed to allow cellular communication nodes in 5G systems to partition bandwidth more efficiently in order to improve end-to-end data transmission rates.

New Technique Uses Power Anomalies to ID Malware in Embedded Systems

<div><img width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/aysu-power-anomalies-2019-header.jpg" alt=""></div>A new technique uses power fluctuations to detect malware that uses a system’s architecture to thwart traditional security measures.

New Study Demonstrates Radio Signal Benefits From Decades-Old Theory

<div><img width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Adams-DAM-HEADER.jpg" alt=""></div>Electrical engineers show that a longstanding radio theory has real-world utility for boosting the quality of radio signals when transmitting at high data rates, such as with military communications.

ECE Graduate Research Symposium 2018

<div><img width="2000" height="1094" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/EC200184.jpg" alt="ECE Graduate Research Symposium 2018" title="ECE Graduate Research Symposium 2018"></div>The ECE Graduate Student Association at NC State hosted their annual research symposium on November 1, 2018. Five ECE graduate students from different specializations were selected for the impressive research.

New Electric Car Charger is More Efficient, 10 Times Smaller Than Current Tech

<div><img width="1500" height="844" src="https://www.ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/lukic-fast-charger-2018-header.jpg" alt=""></div>A new electric vehicle fast charger is at least 10 times smaller than existing systems and wastes 60 percent less power during the charging process, without sacrificing the charging time.