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Meet Ben Sekely

Hello! My name is Ben Sekely and I’m a 4th year PhD student in the Materials Science and Engineering department. My advisor is Dr. John...

Space-Grown Secrets: How Microgravity Alters Plant Cell Walls

What happens to plants when they are grown in space? One thing that happens is that cell walls are modified to fit for the new...

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At the heart of The Engineering Place’s mission lies a commitment to fostering creativity and critical thinking among young minds. Their engaging workshops and interactive...

Meet Haviv Avrahami

I am a final-year Ph.D. student at NC State in the Department of Biological Sciences and a researcher in the Paleontology Lab at the NCMNS....

Meet Mohamad Javad (MJ) Haghighat Manesh

My name is Mohamad Javad (MJ) Haghighat Manesh, and I am currently a third year PhD candidate in the Chemical Engineering program with a minor...