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A2i Immersion Week 2024 at NC State University: Bridging Academia and Industry

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Dec 10, 2025

Building Connection and Confidence: How Graduate Networking Mixers Are Transforming Student Success

In today’s competitive job market, technical expertise and academic excellence only go so far. The ability to build relationships has become one of the most valuable competencies graduate students can…
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Dec 10, 2025

AI in the Workplace: Preparing Graduates for the Future

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping nearly every professional field. As technology evolves, the workplace is shifting from human-centered to hybrid, where people and intelligent systems collaborate to solve problems more…
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Apr 17, 2025

Career Insights Webinar Series: Connecting the A2i Community Across 40 Institutions

Throughout the 2024–2025 academic year, the A2i network launched an exciting opportunity for graduate students and postdocs: the Career Insights (INS) Webinar Series. Designed to bridge the gap between academia…
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Apr 17, 2025

Clemson Spotlight: Real-World Learning Through A2i Company Site Visits

A2i Company Site Visits offer graduate students and postdoctoral scholars a unique chance to explore real-world career environments—both in person and virtually. These immersive experiences connect participants with early-career professionals…
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Apr 17, 2025

The Power of Partnership: Milliken & Company Spotlight

At NC State University, we recognize that preparing graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for successful careers goes beyond academic excellence—it requires meaningful collaboration with employers who are shaping the future…
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Jan 15, 2025

Celebrating Morgan Dalman’s Impact on A2i: A New Chapter Begins

After five years of dedication, creativity, and leadership, Morgan Dalman is preparing to move on from her role with the NC State A2i program. As she defends her dissertation and…
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Oct 8, 2024

Elevate Your Career: NC State’s Accelerate to Industry™ Job Search Series for Graduate Students and Postdocs

Navigating the job market can be a daunting experience, especially for graduate students and postdocs who are stepping into the professional world. Recognizing this challenge, NC State University offers the…
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Oct 8, 2024

Celebrating Success: The Impact of NC State’s Accelerate to Industry™ Program

Since its inception, NC State University’s Graduate School has been at the forefront of preparing STEM graduate students for successful careers in industry through its Accelerate to Industry™ (A2I) program.…

Oct 8, 2024

Unlocking Opportunities: NC State Graduate School’s Partnership with Parker Dewey for Micro-Internships

In today’s competitive job market, gaining relevant experience is crucial for graduate students and postdocs. That’s why NC State University Graduate School has partnered with Parker Dewey to provide exciting…
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Aug 6, 2024

A2i Immersion Week 2024 at NC State University: Bridging Academia and Industry

On June 24-27, NC State University held its signature A2i Immersion Week event, where 50 graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from across 24 different departments immersed themselves in an unparalleled…