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Oct 1, 2015

Making Research Approachable is Goal of 3 Minute Thesis

Deliver an entire Ph.D. dissertation in three minutes? NC State doctoral students are invited to take the challenge of 3 Minute Thesis.

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Sep 28, 2015

Student’s Model Predicts a Better Environmental Future

Douglas Shoemaker shares his ecological perspectives while working at NC State’s Center for Geospatial Analytics. Using what he calls “an ecosystem services lens” he explores and quantifies linkages between human and environmental systems, analyzing resource and sustainability concerns.

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Sep 28, 2015

New Faculty Are Invited to Coffee at The Graduate School

Join us at The Graduate School Oct. 1 to meet our leaders and get to know how we can help.

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Sep 17, 2015

Nominate a Faculty Member for Mentoring Awards

Graduate students and alumni may nominate a graduate faculty member for an outstanding mentoring award before Nov. 6.

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Sep 14, 2015

Insect Snacks on the Brickyard?

Graduate student Steve Grodsky used an outreach project -- getting fellow students to sample insect snacks -- to help his class learn science communication. Grodsky says participating in The Graduate School's Preparing the Professoriate program helped him prepare for the university position that he is seeking.

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Sep 2, 2015

‘NextGen’ System Means Less Paper, Fewer Mistakes in Hiring Graduate Students

A "Next Generation" system for hiring graduate students, developed by NC State's Graduate School, has reduced paper, staff time and errors.

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Aug 24, 2015

New Program Supports Students Finishing Their Dissertations

As a doctoral student, Meagan Kittle Autry worked with a friend to complete her dissertation. What she learned through that experience has led to the development of a new online community to help NC State Ph.D. candidates finish their dissertations and earn their degrees.

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Aug 19, 2015

How Will You Navigate Grad School? Seasoned Students Share Advice

In this video, several outstanding graduate students share their tips for success on the journey.

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Aug 19, 2015

New Graduate Students Learn Value of Mentoring

What's the difference between a mentor and advisor? New graduate students explore the mentoring relationship during orientation.

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Aug 4, 2015

New Graduate Students Learn Value of Mentoring From Theater Group

Lessons in mentoring will be the theme when new graduate students gather for orientation Aug. 17 at McKimmon Center.