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inGear is HERE!

 By Rob Lasson The latest edition of inGear Magazine is HERE! Get your copy of the 2025 inGear Magazine, or pick up a copy in ISE’s main office.
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Faculty Spotlight | Jordan Kern

 By Rob Lasson 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.
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Graduate Student Spotlight | Nafi Ahmed

 By Rob Lasson 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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Undergrad Student Spotlight | Ashton Sumpter

 By Rob Lasson Ashton Sumpter’s childhood love of building grew into a passion for ISE at NC State, fueled by Future City, the Goodnight Scholarship and a drive to create.
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Advisory Board Chair Notes | October 2025

 By Rob Lasson Candance Gingles, advisory board chair, shares her thoughts on the value of an NC State ISE degree and how alums can get involved with the department.