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Successful Fundraising Campaign Boosts NC State MSE
Day of Giving was a record success for NC State MSE, achieving a significant milestone in its fundraising efforts, thanks to the generous contributions of alumni and industry leaders. The department surpassed its fundraising goal of 65 gifts, which unlocked a contribution from MSE alums and co-founders of Wolfspeed (Cree), Calvin Carter and John Edmond.
Prof Jacob Jones Awarded Seed Grant to Expand Phosphorus Research Collaborations in Morocco
An NC State University professor, with joint appointments at MSE and STEPS is advancing phosphorus sustainability research in Morocco thanks to a seed grant.
Prof. Richard Spontak Awarded Honorary Doctorate at NTNU Doctoral Awards Ceremony
Professor Richard Spontak, a distinguished NC State University professor with joint appointments in the departments of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) was awarded an honorary doctorate during the Doctoral Awards Ceremony on March 8, 2024, at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The ceremony recognized Spontak's exceptional contributions to chemical process engineering and polymer science.
Prof. Franky So Receives 2024 Jan Rajchman Award
NC State MSE Associate Department Head Professor Franky So has made many significant contributions to the research, development, and commercialization of OLED devices and displays. During his tenure at Motorola from 1993 to 2001, he led a research team to demonstrate the first full video OLED display in the United States in 1997 and subsequently introduced the first OLED display for phones (Motorola Timeport P8767) in 1999.