Darren White

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

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.

Apr 3, 2020

NC State’s Virtual Graduate Education Week is April 6-10

The in-person Graduate Education Week events have been postponed or cancelled. But we have planned some fun activities and different ways of recognizing our outstanding graduate students during the week.

Mar 30, 2020

PACK in Action: BJ Durham, Counseling Athletes

After growing up in Maryland and then playing basketball for Waynesburg University in Pennsylvania, BJ Durham came to NC State’s education department to study counseling, specifically for athletes.

Mar 20, 2020

Shifting Online: Support for Teachers and Students

We aim to help make that shift a bit easier, especially for our graduate student and postdoc teaching audience. So, here are our tips and tricks when it comes to moving your course online.

Mar 2, 2020

Graduate Education is Well Represented in Strategic Planning

Graduate education is well represented among the task forces that will develop the university's next strategic plan.