April 2020

Apr 28, 2020

NC State Students Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awards

Eighteen NC State students have earned awards that will help support their graduate school pursuits, thanks to the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program. 

Apr 28, 2020

Adapting to Online: A Remote Master’s Defense

Master's student Ryan Spurney learned over spring break that his in-person defense would have to be done remotely over Zoom, a virtual meetings platform, because of social distancing at NC State University. He offers tips for success. 

Apr 27, 2020

Maintaining Your Mental Health in Quarantine

Quarantine and isolation are difficult, and often they can breed anxiety and depression. We consulted mental health ambassador Cody Zane about how to best maintain graduate student or postdoc mental health while social distancing. 

Apr 22, 2020

How to Construct a Compelling Research Statement

A research statement is a critical document for prospective faculty applicants. In it, applicants seek to convey to their future colleagues the importance and impact of their past and, most importantly, future research. Here, we share tips on how to make your research statement shine. 

Apr 21, 2020

Adapting to Online: How to Prepare for a Remote Defense

Newly-minted Ph.D. Ashish Kapoor shares tips for a successful remote defense. Here, he covers Zoom best practices and more. 

Apr 14, 2020

Tips on Writing an Effective Teaching Statement

For many graduate students and postdocs who have focused exclusively on research, a teaching statement can be a challenge to construct. Let us help you get started with this handy guide! 

Apr 7, 2020

Academic Packways: Academic Faculty Application Preparation for Graduate Students & Postdocs

Crafting a compelling dossier of faculty application materials takes time—and benefits from expert guidance. Academic Packways, hosted by the Graduate School’s Professional Development Team, is here to facilitate that time and provide that guidance. 

Apr 7, 2020

Alum Shows That Videos Can Promote Farm Tourism

Bruno Ferreira, a recent graduate alumnus, developed a series of videos that focus on the farmers behind some of the state’s best known local chefs across North Carolina. 

Apr 5, 2020

Graduate Education Week: Dean’s Message

Dean Peter Harries explains cancelled events for Graduate Education Week and how the Graduate School will celebrate. 

Apr 3, 2020

Student Joins Effort to Protect Health Workers

Ph.D. candidate Corbin Kling explains how he is using a 3D printer to help create face shields for workers on the front lines of COVID-19.