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October 22, 2025

inGear is HERE!

The latest edition of inGear Magazine is HERE! Get your copy of the 2025 inGear Magazine, or pick up a copy in ISE’s main office.
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October 22, 2025

5 Questions with Ronnie Karanjia

Ronnie Karanjia, ISE alum, is a finance expert with academic roots at UNC and NC State, later leading risk roles at major banks, the Fed and Citigroup.
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October 22, 2025

The Value of University Research

University research drives innovation, from GPS and Google to life-saving medicines, fueling the economy, improving health, and shaping everyday life.
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October 22, 2025

Faculty Spotlight | Jordan Kern

From science at UNC to engineering at NC State, Jordan Kern’s winding path shows how curiosity and resilience can reshape a career and lead to success.
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October 22, 2025

Graduate Student Spotlight | Nafi Ahmed

Curious from childhood, Nafi Ahmed pursued ISE at NC State, now researching cultivated meat to advance sustainable food and inspire future engineers.
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October 22, 2025

Undergrad Student Spotlight | Ashton Sumpter

Ashton Sumpter’s childhood love of building grew into a passion for ISE at NC State, fueled by Future City, the Goodnight Scholarship, and a drive to create.
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September 23, 2025

ISE Jumps Two Spots, Eyes Top 10

NC State ISE rises to 11th in U.S. News rankings, raising degree value and moving closer to a national Top 10 spot.
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September 15, 2025

ISE Welcomes New Faculty Driving AI Solutions

Jake Peloquin and Gal Mendelson bring fresh expertise in AI to ISE, advancing innovation in manufacturing and sustainability.
The cover of the Fall 2024 inGear Magazine.

October 28, 2024

inGear is HERE!

The latest edition of inGear Magazine is HERE! Get your copy of the 2024 Fall/Winter inGear Magazine today.
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October 28, 2024

Revolutionizing Global Nutrition

Rohan Shirwaiker is leading the future of food. NC State’s new Bezos Center for Sustainable Proteins looks to tackle global protein demands with cutting-edge tech

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The IMSE Program is proud to spotlight the achievements and milestones of its alumni, faculty, staff and students. Whether it’s a faculty member’s promotion, a student winning a national award or an alum celebrating a career achievement, we love sharing your success. Our news features include professional promotions, retirements, academic awards, new job announcements, and even personal joys like weddings and birth announcements. These stories highlight the impact our community members make in academia, industry and beyond. If you have news to share, we want to hear from you — your accomplishments inspire current and future members of the IMSE family!

Building Community

Building a strong community in the IMSE Program at NC State helps everyone feel connected and supported. When students feel like they belong, they work harder, join more activities, and do better in school. Also, they are more likely to ask for help and try new things.

Faculty and staff benefit too. In a friendly environment, they can share ideas and support each other’s work. As a result, the whole program grows stronger and more creative. Alumni also play an important role. For example, they can give advice, speak in classes, or help with internships. This way, they stay involved and help students learn about real-world careers. In addition, students gain from talking to alumni and faculty. These talks give them career ideas and help them plan for the future. Because of this, they feel more confident and ready.

Most importantly, building a community turns the IMSE Program into more than just a school. It becomes a network of people who care about each other. Over time, this support helps everyone—students, teachers, staff, and alumni—succeed together.

So, by working to grow a strong community, the IMSE Program gives everyone a chance to belong, learn, and thrive.