Giving
Support NC State ISE through giving that funds scholarships, research, student programs and faculty excellence for future generations.
Last Updated: 06/09/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date
The generosity of our alums, friends and industry partners helps shape the future of ISE. Your giving supports scholarships, fellowships, faculty research and academic programs that create opportunities for students and faculty. Because many of these initiatives receive limited state funding, charitable giving plays a vital role in advancing education and research. Most importantly, your giving helps ISE continue its tradition of excellence while creating a lasting impact for future generations.
You can support the ISE Department in many ways through a variety of giving opportunities. Whether you are interested in supporting students, faculty research or academic programs, we can help you identify the option that best matches your goals.
To learn more about giving opportunities, contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu |919.515.8888.
ISE Enhancement Fund
The ISE Enhancement Fund provides flexible support for the department’s most important needs. As a result, ISE can respond quickly to new opportunities, unexpected challenges and changing priorities.
Each year, your giving strengthens the student experience and supports departmental success. For example, gifts have funded Senior Design projects, student awards, faculty and staff initiatives, new courses and academic programs.
Most importantly, your giving creates an immediate impact. It helps students gain valuable experiences and supports innovative research in industrial and systems engineering.
A gift of $1,000 or more qualifies you for membership in the Engineering Foundation’s Dean’s Circle. In addition, this recognition society honors unrestricted gifts that support the College of Engineering and its departments.
Invest in the Future
To remain a leader in research and education, ISE must continue investing in innovation and student success. Therefore, your investment and giving help prepare graduates for a rapidly changing global workforce.
Have questions? Contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu | 919.515.8888.
Gifts of Cash
Making a gift by cash or check is one of the simplest ways to support the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. To make a gift by check, please make it payable to the NC State Engineering Foundation, Inc. and mail it to the address below.
Monica Morgan
Executive Director
Campus Box 7906
Raleigh, NC 27695
ISE PRO TIP: Make checks payable to NC State Engineering Foundation (NCSEF) and include ISE Department in the memo. Please include a note with your check indicating how you would like your gift to be used. This helps ensure your contribution is directed appropriately and allows us to provide an accurate receipt for your tax records.
Fitts-Woolard Hall Fund
Fitts-Woolard Hall is the home of NC State Engineering on Centennial Campus. It brings together students, faculty and industry partners in one location. As a result, it encourages collaboration across disciplines and research areas.
The facility features modern classrooms, laboratories and innovation spaces. These resources help students gain practical experience and solve real-world challenges. In addition, faculty and researchers use these spaces to advance engineering knowledge and discovery.
Thanks to the generosity of alums, friends and industry partners, significant progress has been made. However, continued support remains essential. Your giving helps create opportunities for future students and researchers. Furthermore, it strengthens NC State Engineering’s ability to address society’s most pressing challenges.
To learn more about the building and support opportunities, visit the Fitts-Woolard Hall page.
Have questions? Contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu | 919.515.8888.
Clarence L. Smith Endowment Fund
Clarence Smith joined the ISE Department in 1978 and served in many roles during his 32-year career. Because of his dedication to students, faculty and the department, this fund honors his lasting legacy.
Your giving helps provide a high-quality, affordable education for future generations of ISE students. In addition, your support creates opportunities that help students succeed inside and outside the classroom.
To learn more about Clarence’s career and commitment to students, visit the Clarence L. Smith page. Likewise, you can watch his Distinguished Alumnus Award acceptance speech on the Distinguished Alumnus – Clarence Smith video page.
Have questions? Contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu | 919.515.8888.
Merit- and Need-based Scholarships
Endowed scholarships create a lasting impact for ISE students. As a result, they help attract talented students from North Carolina and beyond. These scholarships also help make an NC State engineering education more affordable and accessible.
In addition, endowed scholarships provide long-term support for future generations of students. An endowment of $150,000 can generate annual income that roughly covers one year of tuition and fees. Furthermore, you can establish an endowed scholarship with a minimum gift of $25,000.
Your giving helps students achieve their educational goals and prepares them to become future leaders in engineering and industry.
Have questions? Contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu | 919.515.8888.
Graduate Fellowships
Graduate students drive innovation and discovery within the ISE Department. As a result, attracting top graduate students remains essential to advancing research and developing new solutions.
Private giving helps ISE compete for outstanding graduate students from across the country and around the world. In addition, these students conduct research that can strengthen industries, improve communities and support economic growth in North Carolina and beyond.
An endowed graduate fellowship provides lasting support for future scholars and researchers. Furthermore, a fellowship can be named in your honor or in honor of someone important to you. The minimum gift required to establish an endowed graduate fellowship is $300,000.
Have questions? Contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu | 919.515.8888.
Endowed Professorships
Endowed professorships help ISE recruit and retain outstanding faculty. As a result, they strengthen teaching, research and student success across the department.
These endowments provide support for faculty salaries and research activities. In addition, they help fund graduate assistants, equipment and course development. This support allows faculty to pursue new ideas and expand educational opportunities for students.
Furthermore, endowed professorships help attract leading researchers whose work benefits North Carolina and beyond. Through its matching program for distinguished professorships, the North Carolina General Assembly recognizes the importance of research, higher education and economic growth.
Your giving helps ensure that ISE continues to attract talented faculty who prepare students, advance knowledge and solve real-world challenges.
Have questions? Contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu | 919.515.8888.
Enhanced Academic Programs
Through its academic programs, ISE provides students with opportunities to expand their knowledge and experiences. Your giving helps create new programs and strengthen existing opportunities that support student success.
In addition, your support encourages collaboration, teamwork and professional growth. Students gain exposure to new ideas, emerging technologies and real-world challenges. As a result, they develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce.
Furthermore, your investment helps faculty and students explore innovative approaches to teaching, learning and research. Together, these experiences prepare students to become effective leaders and problem-solvers.
Have questions? Contact Monica Morgan | mkmorga4@ncsu.edu | 919.515.8888.