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Moving Forward with Oscar Molina

NC State University

AI-generated images for children's literature, featuring cartoon characters

Nov 13, 2025

How Parents and Kids Really Feel About AI-Generated Images in Children’s Books

Parents and kids raised some concerns about errors in the AI-generated illustrations.

Oct 21, 2025

AI Drives a Revolution in Engineering

The Applied AI in Engineering and Computer Science initiative is energizing the college.
This image shows a stylized, glowing humanoid figure composed of numerous small, bright particles in varying shades of blue, white, yellow, and orange against a deep black background. The figure appears to be reaching or pointing with one arm. Surrounding the figure are several out-of-focus, larger glowing rings or bubbles, primarily in shades of blue and orange, adding depth to the dark space.

Oct 1, 2025

‘Embodied’ AI in Virtual Reality Improve Programming Student Confidence

Giving AI “peers” in virtual reality a body that can interact with the virtual environment can help students learn programming.
Bronze wolf statue profiled against backdrop of yellow autumn leaves.

Oct 21, 2024

Engineering Faculty Senior Scholarship supports a stellar senior annually

The merit-based scholarship is supported by donations. Each engineering department nominates one outstanding senior. A committee of faculty members then selects a recipient following a half-day of interviews with the nominees.
Jair Valenzuela, left, plays Super Smash Brothers Ultimate against Dean Jim Pfaendtner and Kaleb Decker in the new Esports Lab.

Jul 26, 2024

GG with Dean Pfaendtner

For many College of Engineering (COE) students, playing video games is a popular way to unwind. It’s also a favorite pastime of Jim Pfaendtner, Louis Martin-Vega Dean of Engineering.
From left, Dean Jim Pfaendtner, Mrs. Wuf, Department Head Jackie Macdonald Gibson and Mr. Wuf during Day of Giving 2024.

Jul 26, 2024

Record-setting Day of Giving ensures the longevity of COE

It was the kind of excitement the Wolfpack was used to in March. Buzzer beaters, upsets and runaway wins were the norm.
College of Engineering aerial view of campus.

Jul 26, 2024

Moving Forward with Oscar Molina

Engineering expansion will help meet the workforce needs of the growing North Carolina economy.