
(Formerly known as “Speed Researching”)
Are you new to undergraduate research and wondering where to start?
Join us for a lunchtime series to learn about the 5 strategic research areas at NC State. Panelists will discuss how the interconnectedness of research helps us Think and Do and ways you can join in the research process!
This year’s event took place from Oct 5-9 through Zoom.
All sessions were recorded and are available at the links below.
Designing Healthy & Resilient Societies
Regenerative medicine – Supplementing the body’s healing power
Bioinformatics – Using biological data to solve real-world scenarios
Mental health and wellness – Holistically building better lives
Sustainable community design – Finding innovative housing solutions that reduce environmental impact
Precision agriculture – Maximizing production of crops while minimizing risk
Harnessing Data for Decision Making
Data visualization and modeling – Translating data for clear communication
Business intelligence – Using technology to make informed business decisions
Data sciences and analytics – Turning data into actionable insights
Machine learning – Automating analytical model building
Digital ethics – Driving policies about the conscientious use of data
Enriching the Human Experience
Digital humanities – Enhancing humanities scholarship through technology
Intellectual exploration and discovery – Questioning our world to gain deeper understanding
Arts and creativity – Pushing boundaries through imaginative thinking
Human-centered design – Improving interactions with products and environments
Educational innovation – Rethinking education systems for better outcomes
Creating Safe, Secure, and Intelligent Systems
Literacy – Using research-informed strategies to improve reading proficiency
Community psychology – Understanding social context to create better communities
Internet of Things – Introducing intelligence and connectedness to objects
Advanced materials and manufacturing – Optimizing materials and processes
Artificial intelligence – Training computer systems to solve and anticipate complex problems
Driving Food, Water, and Energy Solutions
Renewable energy- Collecting energy from naturally replenishable resources
Resource management – Developing systems and technologies to be better stewards of our planet
Plant sciences – Advancing discoveries in plant research — from food to fibers and beyond
Air and water filtration – Purifying the building blocks we need to survive
Changing environments – Finding adaptive solutions to environmental challenges