NC State Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

How do Named Professorships really impact CBE faculty? "Prof. Michael Dickey, the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Professor, is an inspiring example of how our distinguished professors provide a great experiential education for our students." - Russ O'Dell, CBE Director of Alumni Relations Named professorships, like Prof. Dickey's, help CBE recruit and retain the very best talent. Not only does a chaired professorship serve as a legacy for its donor, but the recognition and honor provides support for students and high-risk, high-impact science. #GivingPack #ncstatecbe #chemicalengineering

Prof. Michael Dickey has been named a 2025 Materials Research Society Fellow! He is being recognized for contributions to innovation of soft materials including liquid metal alloy research, self-folding polymer origami, and a new type of materials called "glassy gels". Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4vtkp3q

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?? Ching-Kit Yeung was the go-to person for technical advice or problems with experimental apparatus in the department from 1985-2016. ??? To honor his legacy, his wife and daughters have established the Kit Yeung Graduate Award to recognize Ph.D. students involved with designing, building and operating lab equipment who demonstrate outstanding innovation in experimental methodology and research. #GivingPack #ncstatecbe

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is delighted to welcome Prof. Krista S. Walton, Incoming Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation! She is a chemical engineer with expertise in the design and application of porous nanomaterials for carbon capture, air purification, and atmospheric water harvesting. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8AXBdJK #thinkanddo #chemicalengineering #ncstatecbe

?? Faculty Feature: Dr. Matthew Cooper ?? Meet Dr. Matthew Cooper, an Associate Teaching Professor in the NC State Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, where he has landed his dream job. Passionate about teaching, Matt thrives on helping students understand the intricacies of chemical engineering—what he calls explaining the workings of Mother Nature. ???? Beyond the classroom, Matt plays a pivotal role in the department’s accreditation efforts, and he’s incredibly proud that their team recently passed the ABET review with flying colors—a testament to years of dedication and hard work. ???? Lately, his research has focused on improving student-teacher relationships, recognizing that effective learning requires a balance of care, understanding, and fairness. He sees it as both a privilege and a responsibility to help students navigate challenges inside and outside the classroom. This August, Matt will bring his teaching expertise to the OFDS New Faculty Orientation Workshop (NFOW), co-leading the first two days alongside Dr. Sarah Heckman. Stepping into this role following Dr. Lisa Bullard’s retirement, he’s excited to share innovative teaching and classroom management techniques with new faculty. ??? Outside of academia, Matt is a nature lover who grew up exploring the outdoors in West Virginia and still hikes several times a week—his favorite local spot being Eno River State Park. He’s also an avid gardener, growing heirloom tomatoes from seeds passed down by his late grandmother. ?? Fun fact? Matt is a dedicated fantasy football player, recently winning back-to-back championships in his 14-team friends & family league! When he’s not teaching, hiking, or tending to his garden, Matt enjoys: ?? Comedy podcasts like Threedom, Pen Pals, and Comedy Bang! ?? Rick Steves’ travel shows (now free on YouTube!) ?? Non-fiction reads, including The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver and his current book, Relationship-Rich Education by Peter Felten & Leo Lambert. NC State College of Engineering is lucky to have such a dedicated educator and mentor shaping the next generation of engineers!?

Did you know? March is Faculty and Staff Giving Month! All gifts made by faculty and staff from March 1–26 will count toward Day of Giving totals. Support the Pack and make a difference where it matters most. #GivingPack https://lnkd.in/eEjzbwjE

Alum J. Walter "Gator" Pelletier (B.S. '79) is the recipient of the prestigious National Turkey Federation Lifetime Achievement Award! ?? The award recognizes his decades of leadership, innovation and commitment to the turkey industry. Gator is a native of Maysville, NC, and dedicated his career to advocating best practices in animal welfare, production efficiency and industry collaboration. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ea_MC9rP

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?? Check out "Bent but Not Broken" in the NC State Winter 2025 magazine for an article on Prof. Michael Dickey and his lab that have developed flexible glass that stretches science and the imagination. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5bTY6c6