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Jan 31, 2023

Are innovation systems stacked against equity?

There is growing awareness that our innovation system reflects and sometimes even reinforces social inequity and injustice. Marginalized communities rarely experience direct benefits from innovation investment. Structural biases are built into devices like facial recognition and the pulse oximeter, while many life-saving technologies are inaccessible to those who need them most. In response, governments, philanthropic…

Jan 10, 2023

Sabrina Hurtado Named Fall 2022 Patterson Fellow

Our Fall 2022 Bob Patterson Interdisciplinary Studies Fellow, Sabrina Hurtado, graduated in summer 2022 with a bachelor’s in Arts Studies, with a concentration in Visual Arts, and also earned a minor in Arts Entrepreneurship.

Sep 27, 2022

Bharodiya, Johnson Selected for Inaugural Obama-Chesky Scholarship

Two members of the Wolfpack have earned a new scholarship from the Obama Foundation, which supports students pursuing careers in public service.

Sep 16, 2022

NC State Alumna Named U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year

Hannah Fletcher (International Studies and Mechanical Engineering '21) is the first NC State student to receive the national honor.

Jun 8, 2022

Chancellor Woodson Talks Bees, Entrepreneurship with Bee Downtown Founder

In episode four of Red Chair Chats, Chancellor Woodson interviews NC State alumna and Bee Downtown founder Leigh-Kathryn Bonner.

May 10, 2022

A Perfect Circle

Park Scholar Loujain Al Samara ’22 pursued a broad range of experiences during her four years at NC State, and she graduates this May with a new understanding of what she has learned, how she has grown and what comes next — thanks to private support.

Feb 8, 2022

Jefferson Scholar Alisa Andrews Is Making Sustainable Differences

Alisa Andrews, a junior double majoring in science, technology and society (STS) and agricultural science, is no stranger to tackling challenges.

Dec 14, 2021

Vanessa Merritt Named Fall 2021 Patterson Fellow

Our Fall 2021 Bob Patterson Interdisciplinary Studies Fellow, Vanessa Merritt, demonstrated that humility is at the core of greatness during her time at NC State.

May 11, 2021

Paige Swanson Named Spring 2021 Patterson Fellow

Our Spring 2021 Bob Patterson Interdisciplinary Studies Fellow, Paige Swanson, demonstrated generosity, empathy, humility, open-mindedness, creativity, altruism and gratitude — all characteristics of Dr. Bob Patterson — during her time at NC State.

Apr 14, 2021

Cybersecurity: Alumni Tackle Digital Dilemmas

Meet four Humanities and Social Sciences alumni who are bringing unique perspectives to high-tech problems.