The Battery and Energy Storage Technology Makerspace (BEST Makerspace) connects students and industry partners through hands-on battery education, with MSE Assistant Teaching Professor and Ph.D. alumna Shelby Pillai leading the lab’s design and development.
Materials science and engineering drives innovation across energy, electronics, health and national security. At NC State, our researchers design, discover and scale advanced materials that enable new technologies and solve real-world challenges. From batteries and quantum materials to biomaterials and extreme environments, our work connects fundamental science with industry and societal impact.
“The people in MSE make it special. It’s a small, tight-knit community where everyone supports each other and I’m leaving with lasting friendships and professional connections.”
