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Jennifer Macko and Jamie Pearson

July 20, 2026

Doctoral Student Jennifer Macko ’20MAT Receives Organization for Autism Research Graduate Research Grant

Jennifer Macko, an NC State College of Education doctoral student earning a Ph.D. in the Teacher Education and Learning Sciences educational psychology concentration, has been selected as one of 12 graduate students worldwide to receive an Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Graduate Research Grant.
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July 02, 2026

A Laboratory of Wonder and Care: Exploring the Future of Ceramic 3D Printing

Inside the College of Design’s Digital Clay Lab, Ph.D. student Maryam Badiei and instructor Lira Gomes are exploring how ceramic 3D printing can bridge ancient materials and emerging technologies. Through research, experimentation and collaboration, they’re uncovering new possibilities for design, architecture and the future of making.
Stevie Kimmet, left, and Alyssa Griffin

July 02, 2026

Feed the Pack Pantry Manager Alyssa Griffin Wins Food Lion Feeds Award

Alyssa Griffin, an NC State graduate student and Feed the Pack Food Pantry manager, received the Lion Heart Volunteer Award as part of Food Lion Feeds’ annual Feedys Award, which recognize community members from across Food Lion’s 10-state footprint.
Dr. Rhonda Sutton and Maria Gallardo-Williams, Global Teaching and Learning Program

June 09, 2026

Graduate Students Build Global Teaching Skills Through International Partnership

The NC State Graduate School Professional Development team took part in the Global Teaching and Learning International Summer Program, an innovative training opportunity that helped doctoral students build teaching practices…

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Jul 21

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Jul 27

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ETD Final Committee Approval Deadline
Jul 31

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Sumedh Beknalkar

Sumedh Beknalkar

Sumedh Beknalkar, a Ph.D. candidate in the mechanical and aerospace engineering department at NC State’s College of Engineering, is also the president and co-founder of SLA Robotics.

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