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5 Questions with Louis Martin-Vega

fall 2025

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Oct 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.
Jordan Kern standing at his office desk, working on his computer.

Oct 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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Oct 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.
A headshot of Ashton Sumpter standing in front of a wooden wall.

Oct 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.
A female student in a graduation cap and gown holding up two fingers with a number sign to the left of her hand. This represents both the two places ISE moved up the national rankings, but the number eleven as well.

Sep 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.
Headshots of Jake Peloquin on the left and Gal Mendelson on the right, with abstract streams of knowledge flowing from their heads to the center of the image.

Sep 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.
Louis Martin-Vega is standing outside of Page Hall on NC State's Main Campus.

Oct 28, 2024

5 Questions with Louis Martin-Vega

We asked former College of Engineering dean Louis Martin-Vega to share his experience and wisdom with the NC State ISE community.