The International Future Energy Competition (IFEC) is an international student competition for innovation, conservation, and effective use of electrical energy, which is open to college…
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Kenan Institute Initiatives
Bioengineering and Society: The Case for Genetically Engineering Pests
Led by NC State Professor Fred Gould, the goal of this Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program (IGERT) project is to offer training that…
Development of a Filtration System for Removing Volatile Organic Compounds, Heavy Metals and Toxins from Contaminated Waters
NC State Chemical Engineering Professor Jan Genzer is developing a functional fiber filter system that is capable of performing specific filtration functions while serving as…
Annual Meeting of the International Graduate Research Training Group in Self-Assembly of Soft Matter Near Interfaces
The Annual Meeting of the International Graduate Research Training Group in Self Assembly of Soft Matter Near Interfaces (IRTG) hosted by NC State was held…
Continuous Downstream Process for Influenza Vaccines Enabled by Disposable Technologies
Pandemic and seasonal influenza viruses represent an important threat to public health. Vaccination is the primary and most effective strategy for protection against influenza. Currently,…
Ingenuitas Innovation Hub Addressing Critical Health in the Developing World Through STEM
Ingenuitas, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization led by Kenan Institute Trustee Dr. Juan Luis Torres, seeks to develop pragmatic solutions to health problems in the…
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Emerging Plant Disease and Global Food Security Symposium
The 2012 report of the President’s Council of Advisor’s on Science and Technology stated that “The U.S. is the undisputed world leader in agricultural production…
NC Land of Water Symposium
The Kenan Institute helped the NC Land of Water (NC LOW) organize a symposium on the Future of North Carolina’s Barrier Islands that was held…
Mapping the Environmental Genome of Industrial Products (EGIP): A Workshop on Vision, Value and Impact
Led by retired NC State faculty member Dr. Michael Overcash, the goal of this workshop is to describe, model, and conceptualize a global map for…
STEAM Initiative for Parents and Children at the NCSU Libraries
NC State College of Management Professor Fay Payton is working with Marian Fragola, Director of Outreach of the NC State Libraries and Arts NC State…