{"id":814,"date":"2026-02-16T09:41:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T14:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/?page_id=814"},"modified":"2026-04-03T08:35:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T12:35:46","slug":"advanced-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/research\/advanced-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Last Updated<\/strong>: 02\/18\/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-two-column is-text wp-block-ncst-link-list\">\n        <ul class=\"link-list__container\">\n      \n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"#advanced\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Advanced Manufacturing<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"#biomedical\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Biomedical Manufacturing<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"#faculty\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Current Faculty<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Advanced Manufacturing | 3D Printing | Smart Manufacturing | NC State ISE\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8C5FqagMeO8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advanced\">Advanced Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Come explore advanced manufacturing with NC State\u2019s Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) program. You will join a team tackling real manufacturing problems using big data, robotics, automation and cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At NC State, you will learn to improve how things are made in industries like automotive, aerospace and high-tech products. In addition, you will use tools such as 3-D printing and nanomanufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our work focuses on lean, adaptable operations that boost productivity in real factories. Moreover, our faculty and students apply modern processes to make manufacturing smarter and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through research, you will study both current and future manufacturing systems. For example, you might design automated systems that help workers and robots collaborate. Additionally, you might analyze complex production data to improve quality and reduce costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ISE PRO TIP<\/strong>: Are you a current or potential student looking for more information? If you are looking for a bachelor&#8217;s degree, please get in touch with our Undergraduate Services Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:our Undergraduate services coordinator at ISE-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu <\/a>| 919.513.2189. Graduate students should contact our Graduate Service Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu<\/a> | 919.515.6410.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-resource-links\">\n      \n<div class=\"has-custombg-seven-text-color wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/future-students\/graduate-programs\/current-phd-students\/\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\" >\n    <span class=\"ncst-icon\">\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M4.28901 7.61716C4.28901 7.18591 4.00308 6.80154 3.6187 6.70779V6.27654L2.94839 6.13123V6.75466C2.56401 6.89998 2.27808 7.23279 2.27808 7.66404C2.27808 7.94998 2.42339 8.2406 2.61558 8.38123V13.2656H2.95308V13.6031H3.62339V13.2656H3.96089V8.33435C4.1437 8.14216 4.28901 7.9031 4.28901 7.61716Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M6.06084 5.7C6.25303 5.55469 6.44522 5.46094 6.6374 5.31563C7.45303 4.8375 8.45615 4.5 9.51084 4.30781C9.79678 4.26094 10.0358 4.21406 10.3265 4.1625C10.903 4.11563 11.4749 4.06875 12.0046 4.06875C13.153 4.06875 14.3062 4.21406 15.3093 4.45312C16.3171 4.69219 17.2733 5.12344 17.9905 5.64844C17.9905 5.98594 17.9905 6.225 17.9905 6.51094L22.5421 5.17031L11.9999 0L1.4624 5.31563L6.06084 6.46406V5.7Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M12 4.55157C14.2031 4.55157 16.2656 5.07657 17.5547 5.93907V7.75782H6.49219V5.93907C7.73438 5.07657 9.79688 4.55157 12 4.55157Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M6.44531 8.19373V15.5203L8.78906 17.8687V19.3031H15.2578V17.7703L17.5078 15.5203V8.19373H6.44531Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M19.5703 19.9266H15.3563L12 23.9531L8.78906 19.9313H4.42969C4.42969 19.9313 0.0234375 19.9313 0.0234375 24.0047C0.885937 24.0047 21.8672 24.0047 23.9766 24.0047C23.9766 19.9266 19.5703 19.9266 19.5703 19.9266Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg>\n\n    <\/span>\n    <div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\">\n              <h3 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Current Ph.D. Students<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\">\n          <span class=\"text\">Explore what our current Ph.D. students are working on.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Manufacturing Facilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/camal.ncsu.edu\">Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/https\/\/:processes.ise.ncsu.edu\">Processes Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/https\/\/:automation.ise.ncsu.edu\">Automation Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metrology Lab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics (CAMAL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also work with <a href=\"http:\/\/camal.ncsu.edu\">CAMAL<\/a>, a leader in rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing research. At CAMAL, students and faculty explore biomedical implants, optimized aerospace parts, hybrid manufacturing and supply chain logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our labs give you hands-on experience with advanced machines like electron beam melting systems. In fact, CAMAL was an early adopter of this technology in the U.S., helping prepare you for high-impact careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to build tomorrow\u2019s manufacturing systems, research with us prepares you to lead, innovate and solve real challenges. Join ISE to make a difference today<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ISE PRO TIP<\/strong>: Are you a current or potential student looking for more information? If you are looking for a bachelor&#8217;s degree, please get in touch with our Undergraduate Services Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:our Undergraduate services coordinator at ISE-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu <\/a>| 919.513.2189. Graduate students should contact our Graduate Service Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu<\/a> | 919.515.6410.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"biomedical\">Biomedical Manufacturing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step into the next frontier of biotechnology at NC State ISE. Here, you prepare for a fast-growing and high-impact career. Moreover, you join engineers moving regenerative medicine from discovery to commercialization. As a result, your work can directly improve lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You collaborate with physicians, therapists and biotech professionals. In addition, you apply engineering tools to real medical challenges. For example, you may work in advanced 3-D modeling or bioinformatics. You might also study surgical machining or pharmaceutical production. Furthermore, you can explore image processing, physiological signal processing and biomechanics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty and students use medical imaging, CAD and rapid prototyping to build solutions. Consequently, you can help create custom implants, prosthetic devices and surgical instruments. In fact, 3-D printing may help solve major health challenges. For instance, researchers are exploring ways to grow organs and tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through rapid prototyping, you produce biomedical models that help surgeons plan procedures. At the same time, you design custom biopolymer scaffolds for bone and organ tissue engineering. Therefore, you gain hands-on experience while advancing healthcare innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to engineer the future of medicine, you belong here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ISE PRO TIP<\/strong>: Are you a current or potential student looking for more information? If you are looking for a bachelor&#8217;s degree, please get in touch with our Undergraduate Services Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:our Undergraduate services coordinator at ISE-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu <\/a>| 919.513.2189. Graduate students should contact our Graduate Service Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu\">ise-gradoffice@ncsu.edu<\/a> | 919.515.6410.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faculty\">Current Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-grid wp-block-ncst-group-contact-cards\"><div class=\"wp-block-ncst-person-card\"><div class=\"person-card\">\n  <div class=\"person-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"person-card__image-container\">\n              <a class=\"person-card__image\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/jingyan-dong\/ aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"person-card__image-background\">\n            <div class=\"initials\">JD<\/div>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/jingyan-dong-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Jinyan Dong\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/jingyan-dong-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/jingyan-dong-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/jingyan-dong-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"person-card__info-container\">\n              <a class=\"name\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/jingyan-dong\/>\n          Jingyan Dong \n        <\/a>\n      \n      \n              <p class=\"title\">Professor<\/p>\n      \n      \n      \n      \n              <a class=\"phone\" href=\"tel:919.515.7196\">919.515.7196<\/a>\n      \n              <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:jdong@ncsu.edu\">jdong@ncsu.edu<\/a>\n      \n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-ncst-person-card\"><div class=\"person-card\">\n  <div class=\"person-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"person-card__image-container\">\n              <a class=\"person-card__image\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/ola-harrysson\/ aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"person-card__image-background\">\n            <div class=\"initials\">OH<\/div>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/ola-harryssoni-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Ola Harrysson\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/ola-harryssoni-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/ola-harryssoni-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/ola-harryssoni-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"person-card__info-container\">\n              <a class=\"name\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/ola-harrysson\/>\n          Ola Harryson \n        <\/a>\n      \n      \n              <p class=\"title\">Edward P. Fitts Distinguished Professor<\/p>\n      \n      \n      \n      \n              <a class=\"phone\" href=\"tel:919.513.0220\">919.513.0220<\/a>\n      \n              <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:oaharrys@ncsu.edu\">oaharrys@ncsu.edu<\/a>\n      \n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-ncst-person-card\"><div class=\"person-card\">\n  <div class=\"person-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"person-card__image-container\">\n              <a class=\"person-card__image\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/yuan-shin-lee\/ aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"person-card__image-background\">\n            <div class=\"initials\">YL<\/div>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/yuan-shin-lee-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Yuan-Shin Lee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/yuan-shin-lee-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/yuan-shin-lee-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/yuan-shin-lee-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"person-card__info-container\">\n              <a class=\"name\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/yuan-shin-lee\/>\n          Yuan-Shin Lee \n        <\/a>\n      \n      \n              <p class=\"title\">Professor<\/p>\n      \n      \n      \n      \n              <a class=\"phone\" href=\"tel:919.515.7195\">919.515.7195<\/a>\n      \n              <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:yslee@ncsu.edu\">yslee@ncsu.edu<\/a>\n      \n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-ncst-person-card\"><div class=\"person-card\">\n  <div class=\"person-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"person-card__image-container\">\n              <a class=\"person-card__image\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/fred-livingston\/ aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"person-card__image-background\">\n            <div class=\"initials\">FL<\/div>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/fred-livingston-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Fred Livingston\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/fred-livingston-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/fred-livingston-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2026\/05\/fred-livingston-faculty-image-500x500-05-2026-01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"person-card__info-container\">\n              <a class=\"name\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/fred-livingston\/>\n          Fred Livingston \n        <\/a>\n      \n      \n              <p class=\"title\">Associate Teaching Professor<\/p>\n      \n      \n      \n      \n              <a class=\"phone\" href=\"tel:919.515.1549\">919.515.1549<\/a>\n      \n              <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:fjliving@ncsu.edu\">fjliving@ncsu.edu<\/a>\n      \n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-ncst-person-card\"><div class=\"person-card\">\n  <div class=\"person-card__container\">\n        <div class=\"person-card__image-container\">\n              <a class=\"person-card__image\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/jepeloqu\/ aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"person-card__image-background\">\n            <div class=\"initials\">JP<\/div>\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2025\/09\/jacob-peloquin-ise-faculty-fall-2025-500x500-09-2025-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-500x500 size-500x500 wp-post-image\" alt=\"A headshot of Jake Peloquin standing in front of a gray background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2025\/09\/jacob-peloquin-ise-faculty-fall-2025-500x500-09-2025-01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2025\/09\/jacob-peloquin-ise-faculty-fall-2025-500x500-09-2025-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/353\/2025\/09\/jacob-peloquin-ise-faculty-fall-2025-500x500-09-2025-01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"person-card__info-container\">\n              <a class=\"name\" href=https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/jepeloqu\/>\n          Jake Peloquin \n        <\/a>\n      \n      \n              <p class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n      \n      \n      \n      \n      \n              <a class=\"email\" href=\"mailto:jepeloqu@ncsu.edu\">jepeloqu@ncsu.edu<\/a>\n      \n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"layout-two-column is-text wp-block-ncst-link-list\">\n          <h2 class=\"link-list-section__heading\">\n        Explore our Other Research Areas\n      <\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"link-list__container\">\n      \n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/research\/health-systems-engineering\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\"><span class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"><span class=\"text\">Health Systems Engineering<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n     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