NC State ISE

ISE department head Julie Swann and director of philanthropy Monica Morgan join a wonderful group of ISE alums in Hickory, NC for an alumni event. The group includes current and former ISE advisory board members as well as many long time friends.

Doctoral students Donghyun Ko and Mahmud Khan earned top honors at the 2026 IISE Doctoral Colloquium after explaining their complex research in just three minutes. From AI-powered manufacturing to tissue engineering for knee injuries, both students showed how engineering research can solve real-world problems, and connect with audiences beyond the lab. Read how they turned three minutes into major wins 👇
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Three Minutes, Two Big Wins | NC State ISE NC State ISE students Donghyun Ko and Mahmud Khan earned top honors at the IISE Doctoral Colloquium for their research presentations.

NC State ISE alum Girish Gopalakrishnan earned national recognition by focusing on one simple skill: listening. His collaboration with frontline employees led to safer, more efficient workplace solutions and earned him the Boeing Excellence Award for Collaboration in Productivity, Workplace Safety and Ergonomics. Read how trust, teamwork and curiosity helped drive award-winning improvements.

How Listening Led to a National Award | NC State ISE See how listening to frontline employees led to award-winning workplace improvements for ISE alum Girish Gopalakrishnan.

NC State ISE has named Rusty King Associate Department Head, recognizing decades of leadership, mentorship and service to the department. From supporting graduate students to helping guide the department’s long-term growth, King’s impact has been felt across the ISE community. Read more about his journey and new leadership role

Rusty King’s Impact Earns New Role | NC State ISE Rusty King’s decades of leadership, teaching and service at NC State ISE have earned him a new leadership role.