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Harald Ade in a laboratory

Jan 16, 2024

Carbon Electronics Cluster Co-directors Named to Highly Cited Researchers List

Harald Ade, Goodnight Innovation Distinguished Professor of Physics, and Aram Amassian, University Faculty Scholar and professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, have been named to Clarivate’s 2023 list of the world’s most highly cited researchers for the seventh and fourth times, respectively. 

The campus gateway at dusk

Oct 27, 2023

Physicist McLaughlin Wins Feshbach Prize

The American Physical Society has awarded Gail McLaughlin, Distinguished University Professor of Physics, the 2024 Herman Feshbach Prize in Theoretical Nuclear Physics. 

Dean Lewis Owen (left) and Logan Dawson

Oct 18, 2023

College of Sciences Honors Logan Dawson With Outstanding Alumnus Award

The College of Sciences recently presented Logan Dawson with its 2023 Outstanding Alumnus Award, which recognizes accomplished early-career graduate students who have excelled in their professions or through public service. Dawson attended NC State as a Park Scholar and earned bachelor’s degrees in meteorology and marine science in 2012. 

The Wolf Plaza podcast logo.

Oct 10, 2023

Podcast: Private Support With Joshua Pierce

On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Joshua Pierce, the executive director of NC State’s new Integrative Sciences Initiative and the Howard J. Schaeffer Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, to discuss how private support benefits the university. 

Haleema Begum

Oct 10, 2023

Goodnight Spotlight: Haleema Begum, a Scholar with a Passion for Mathematics

Haleema Begum ’T25, a dedicated Goodnight Scholar and applied mathematics major in the College of Sciences, is navigating her own unique path. Born in Quetta, Pakistan, Begum has discovered her passion for mathematics with the guidance of an inspiring professor and the help of private support. 

The belltower lit red

Oct 3, 2023

Four College of Sciences Faculty Honored With Professorships

Four faculty members in the College of Sciences were recently honored with distinguished professorships for excellence in research and service, including chemist Joshua Pierce, who is also the executive director of NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative. Read more about these talented and well-qualified recipients. 

An architectural rendering showing people walking around the exterior of the new Integrative Sciences Building.

Sep 12, 2023

Integrative Sciences Building Headlines Campus Construction Projects

More than $1 billion in capital improvements are happening around campus, including the new building on the Brickyard. Private support and the generosity of the state of North Carolina are combining to make it all possible. 

Ms. Wuf wearing solar eclipse glasses with students on the Brickyard

Aug 29, 2023

A Decade of Discovery: College of Sciences Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

The College of Sciences opened its doors in 2013 and has been accomplishing big things ever since. In honor of the college’s 10th anniversary, check out 10 of its most memorable moments — including several instances of extraordinary philanthropy. 

CGI mockup of the Integrative Sciences Building

Aug 29, 2023

NC State Hosts Integrative Sciences Building Groundbreaking

Supported by private funding as well as the generosity of the state of North Carolina, the Integrative Sciences Building will be a 150,000-square-foot facility on the site of the former Harrelson Hall that will transform teaching, research and public engagement in chemistry and other STEM fields at NC State. 

The Memorial Belltower and flowers

Aug 22, 2023

On the Path to Success

No matter what area — or areas — of NC State you support, your generosity makes a big difference throughout our campus. Our students graduate into successful careers, our faculty drive game-changing research and our programs build valuable connections, expanding our reach and your impact far beyond Raleigh. This past academic year, 36,159 donors joined us on a path to a bolder, brighter future. Learn more about how donor support is powering the extraordinary in a new school year.