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Brandon Frederick ‘23, Engineering Manager, Core Technology Molding Corporation

Alumni Success

Taylor Blanton

Apr 9, 2026

Taylor Blanton ’06,’12 MED Receives 2025-2026 Lewis Award for Excellence Teaching

Taylor Blanton loves that he gets to engage in discussions about the people and stories of the past in his classroom at Cardinal Gibbons High School. His passion for teaching history was recently honored by the 2025-2026 Lewis Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Veronica Cateté and Madison Thomas

Apr 3, 2026

Congratulations to the Spring 2026 Carla Savage Award Winners

Congratulations to the Spring 2026 Carla Savage Awards recipients, Assistant Professor Veronica Cateté and Ph.D. student Madison Thomas.
A man wearing a black T-shirt sits in a science lab with a laptop computer

Mar 16, 2026

New Grant to Grow Interdisciplinary Biochemistry Master’s Program

Thanks to the Interdisciplinary Biochemistry Master’s Program, Dontae Mosley was able to pursue his master’s degree and launch his career in the biotech industry. Now, more biochemistry graduate students will have the same opportunity through a new grant from the National Science Foundation.

Mar 31, 2026

Markus Fornelius, MEM ‘25, Prepares for His Next Mission

Naval nuclear officer Markus Fornelius completed NC State’s online MEM degree in just one year, formalizing his years of fleet leadership and confidently transitioning into the civilian world.
Leo Brody

Feb 9, 2026

Leo Brody (MS ’21, PhD ’24) Awarded a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship

Leo Brody (MS ‘21, PhD ‘24) has been awarded a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Washington. The Moores established the Foundation in 2000 to…
Blake Layfield leans on a bourbon barrel.

Oct 29, 2025

A Spirited Approach

As master distiller and head of innovations and blending for Maker’s Mark, Blake Layfield ’07, ’09 MS, ’16 PHD begins most workdays with a sip of world-famous bourbon. But his role extends far beyond quality control.

Connor Balfany outdoor portrait

Oct 29, 2025

From Food Science to Forbes: NC State Alum Connor Balfany’s Entrepreneurial Path

Not many Ph.D. students are also entrepreneurs. That’s a big reason NC State alum Connor Balfany made a prestigious list in Forbes Magazine.
A woman stands between two mannequins dressed in sporty outfits inside the Rhoback office. A plush dog sits on the floor nearby, and a Rhoback logo is visible on the wall behind them.

Oct 10, 2025

Cecilia Monge M.S. Textiles ’23: Finding The Right Fit With Technical Design

While completing her degree at the Wilson College of Textiles, this alumna fell in love with technical design’s combination of math and artistry. Now, she’s made it her full-time career.
Man on a stage presenting a talk about plant protection.

Oct 9, 2025

Seed2Grow Spotlight: Verdia Diagnostics’ Zach Hetzler

A recent NC State Ph.D. graduate, Zach Hetzler leads a university startup company out to improve the way farmers detect and diagnose plant diseases.
Brandon Frederick

Sep 29, 2025

Brandon Frederick ‘23, Engineering Manager, Core Technology Molding Corporation

For Brandon Frederick, pursuing an MBA wasn’t just about advancing his own career – it was about equipping himself to solve problems with sustainable, strategic solutions. Along the way, he’s grown into a leader not only within his organization but also in his community, where he’s helping inspire the next generation of S.T.E.A.M. professionals.