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Hands-On Model Helps Students Understand Genetic Engineering

<img width="992" height="558" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/30.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/30.jpg 992w, https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/30-452x254.jpg 452w, https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/30-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px">A team of faculty and undergraduate researchers, including researchers from Electrical and Computer Engineering, have created a physical, interactive model to teach students about genetics and biological processes at the cellular level. “By creating an analogue between a biological system and a physically engineered system, we think we can help students grasp the concepts behind […]

An Efficient Approach for Tracking Physical Activity with Wearable Health-Monitoring Devices

<img width="452" height="254" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/18-452x254.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy">Researchers from North Carolina State University's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering have developed an energy-efficient technique for accurately tracking a user's physical activity based on data from wearable devices.

New Tech Promises to Boost Electric Vehicle Efficiency, Range

<img width="992" height="558" src="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7.jpg 992w, https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7-452x254.jpg 452w, https://ece.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px">Researchers in NC State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s FREEDM Systems Center have developed a new type of inverter device with greater efficiency in a smaller, lighter package – which should improve the fuel-efficiency and range of hybrid and electric vehicles. Electric and hybrid vehicles rely on inverters to ensure that enough electricity is […]