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OR Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony

Rob Lasson

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Oct 22, 2025

Graduate Student Spotlight | Nafi Ahmed

Curious from childhood, Nafi Ahmed pursued ISE at NC State, now researching cultivated meat to advance sustainable food and inspire future engineers.
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Oct 22, 2025

Undergrad Student Spotlight | Ashton Sumpter

Ashton Sumpter’s journey into engineering began long before he stepped onto NC State’s campus. It started in childhood with toy blocks, makeshift huts and an insatiable curiosity for building. “When…
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Oct 22, 2025

Advisory Board Chair Notes | October 2025

Candance Gingles, advisory board chair, shares her thoughts on the value of an NC State ISE degree and how alumni can get involved.
Jake Peloquin and Gal Mendelson bring fresh expertise in AI to ISE, advancing innovation in manufacturing and sustainability.

Sep 15, 2025

ISE Welcomes New Faculty Driving AI Solutions

Jake Peloquin and Gal Mendelson bring fresh expertise in AI to ISE, advancing innovation in manufacturing and sustainability.
A headshot of OR professor Adolfo Escobedo standing in an Italian village that is covered with an Italian flag overlay.

Aug 19, 2025

Guatemala to Raleigh to Italy: A Carpe Diem Journey

When Adolfo Escobedo immigrated to the United States nearly 30 years ago as a teenager, he vividly remembers his determination to assimilate by “learning the language, history, and cultural nuances…
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Jul 30, 2025

Tech Tool Offers Improved Assurances for Small Business Contracts

A new electronic tool improves the security of small business transactions with the goal of helping ensure businesses are paid and customers get what they pay for.
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May 14, 2025

Mayorga Joins Powerhouse STEM Fellowship

ELATES selects Maria Mayorga for its 2025–2026 cohort, recognizing her innovative leadership in education and interdisciplinary programs.
WIll Kirschenman receiving his award from Maria Mayorga

May 8, 2025

3rd Annual OR Alumni Reunion

The Operations Research (OR) Program once again came together to celebrate its vibrant community at the Third Annual OR Alumni Reunion.
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May 7, 2025

Get to Know…Laura Mora

OR Ph.D. student Laura Mora talked with Diversity in Action Magazine about her operations research degree and what she is working on.
OR Ph.D. student, Soham Mudalgikar, poses with OR Director, Maria Mayorga, as he receives his degree

May 5, 2025

OR Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony

The OR Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony was a time to celebrate all of the Operations Research Graduate Program's latest graduates.