Recent Posts

Hemline for Hearts: Happy Fifth Anniversary!

Daryn Wilkerson '23 won third place for her Hemline for Hearts design, Exposed Armor, which draws attention to the fact that concerns about heart disease are more frequently disregarded when they are expressed by women, and especially women of color.

The Park Scholarships Program Marks 25 Years

From NC State Engineering magazine: NC State’s Park Scholarships program welcomed its 25th class to campus this fall. Of the 41 students in the class of 2024, 20 announced plans to study in the College of Engineering. In most years, more Park Scholars study in COE than any other college.

‘REEP-ing’ Research Opportunities in Biological Engineering

This year, Elizabeth Beyer '22 has been conducting research that analyzes the effectiveness of stream restoration tools and models in examining bank erosion and sediment transport in North Carolina’s Piedmont region.

Faculty Spotlight: Kanton Reynolds

Park Faculty Scholar Kanton Reynolds discusses his course Technologists of Color/STEM Applications & Innovations in Emerging Societies.

A Strawless Step Forward

Almost 500 million single-use plastic straws are used every day in America. Two Park Scholars set out on a mission to reduce that number. 

Meet the Newest Members of the Pack

Meet Niasha Kodzai '24, a designer, musician, and Park Scholar. She is resilient, innovative, and dedicated to improving her community — and the world.