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The College of Engineering offers globally ranked and industry-driven computer science programs within a supportive community, ensuring the tools and skills to lead with the technology of tomorrow.

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August 05, 2026

NC State Engineering and Red Hat Partner on AI Governance and Safety

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University has joined Red Hat in a collaborative partnership to increase AI clarity, compliance and innovation.
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August 04, 2026

Around the Moon and Pack Again

Our favorite astronaut — and three-time NC State graduate — Christina Hammock Koch is coming home to NC State Aug. 24-25. Our celebration of her homecoming is going to be out of this world.
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August 03, 2026

Researchers Improve Day-Ahead Solar Forecasting for Energy Sector by Up To 13%

Researchers have demonstrated techniques that can improve day-ahead solar forecasts by up to 13% over the most consistently performing individual model.

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Our alumni are innovating technology solutions that are disrupting and revolutionizing every facet of our lives – completely transforming how we live, work and play.

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Maintaining strong industry ties is core to our departmental vision, and essential to our ability to provide the highest quality educational experience possible for our students.

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Outstanding Faculty

The department boasts more than 30 faculty who have been awarded NSF’s prestigious Early CAREER Awards, one of the highest concentrations of young talent in the country.

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Thanks to the ongoing generosity and support of our alumni and friends, we can live our vision to be the preeminent computer science department in the state, relentlessly pursuing collaborative innovation that pushes the boundaries of computing to improve the human condition and the world around us.

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You’re invited! Join us on 8/27 for Centennial’s biggest bash, #POPBack26! Free food, music, games, giveaways and more await you on the Oval.

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