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Faculty Spotlight: Sara Shashaani

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Jordan Kern standing at his office desk, working on his computer.

Oct 22, 2025

Faculty Spotlight | Jordan Kern

From science at UNC to engineering at NC State, Jordan Kern’s winding path shows how curiosity and resilience can reshape a career and lead to success.
Leila Hajibabai talking with three students while standing in front of an electric car charging station.

Oct 28, 2024

Faculty Spotlight: Leila Hajibabai

From math whiz to mentor: Leila Hajibabai’s journey in engineering for a better world.
ISE associate professor Hong Wan standing in front of a projection screen.

Oct 18, 2023

Faculty Spotlight | Hong Wan

ISE associate professor Hong Wan has made several sudden decisions that have changed her entire career plans.
ISE assistant professor Sara Shashaani writing on a whiteboard.

Oct 24, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: Sara Shashaani

Thanks to her father's excitement for solving problems, assistant professor Sara Shashaani wanted to be one of the coolest people on earth, an engineer.