Imagination+Innovation: A look at the past, present and future of engineering at NC State University

Over a century ago, in 1923, what was then the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering of the University of North Carolina formally established the School of Engineering.

Over the next 100 years, tens of thousands of students have forged their paths and had their lightbulb moments. Faculty members have mentored the next generations of engineers and computer scientists while making research breakthroughs that would have been unimaginable in 1923. Alumni have made their marks on the world, through brilliant breakthroughs in their fields, inspiring others to pursue engineering and computer science, and more.

Today, the School of Engineering is known as North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering. A lot has changed over the last century, but throughout those years one thing has remained the same: NC State engineers and computer scientists are imaginative and innovative, leading the way to a better future.