A2i

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…

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…

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…

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…

Apr 8, 2024

Reflecting on A2i’s Industry Insights: A Gateway to Industry Success

As we wrap up another successful series of A2i’s Industry Insights, it’s a great time to reflect on the invaluable knowledge and skills shared by our industry partners. This bi-monthly…

Apr 8, 2024

From TECS Graduate to Project Engineer at UL Solutions: How A2i Helped Shape My Career

As a 2020 graduate of the Textile Engineering, Chemistry, and Science (TECS) program, Cody Zane’s journey from academia to industry has been both challenging and rewarding. Today, he works as…

Apr 8, 2024

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: A Recap of the Accelerate to Industry Training Institute

The Accelerate to Industry (A2i) program recently hosted a dynamic two-day training institute, bringing together academic partner institutions to explore innovative ways to provide opportunities for graduate students and postdocs.…

Apr 8, 2024

Accelerating Careers: A Visit to SAS for Academic Partners’ Graduate Students and Postdocs

The Accelerate to Industry program continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry, offering invaluable experiences for graduate students and postdocs. Most recently, participants from our academic partner institution…

Jun 14, 2022

Accelerate to Industry (A2i) Provides Graduate Students and Postdocs a Deep Dive Into Industry

NC State graduate students and postdoctoral scholars had the opportunity to participate in the Graduate School's Accelerate to Industry (A2i) Immersion Week to enhance skills needed for a career in industry.

Feb 4, 2021

Accelerate to Industry Wins American Association of University Administrators Blackburn Award

The Graduate School's Accelerate to Industry (A2i) has received the Blackburn Award from the American Association of University Administrators (AAUA).