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Graduate Students Break the Color Barrier in 1950s

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Ryan Spurney viewed on a laptop

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.
Hafizul Ismal at food pantry

Jan 23, 2020

3MT Winner Helps Food Banks Reach More People

Engineering Ph.D. student Hafizul Islam won the 2019 Three Minute Thesis by describing his research that helps food banks distribute food more equitably, effectively and efficiently.

Yadav and group

Nov 11, 2019

Shivpal Yadav Finds His Passion at Leadership Conference

Ph.D. student Shivpal Yadav was chosen to represent NC State University at the 10th University Scholar Leadership Symposium (USLA) in Malaysia, but then he had to find a way to pay for the trip.

3MT winners

Oct 30, 2019

Engineering Students Win Three Minute Thesis

Three students from the College of Engineering were chosen as winners in the Graduate School’s fifth annual Three Minute Thesis.
student operating drone

Sep 4, 2019

Cheetas, Elephants and Drones, Oh My

Josh Glazer, a graduate student in aerospace engineering, never imagined that his experience at NC State would lead him from serving as an instructor with Wellness and Recreation to piloting drones in Africa.
Alumnus Brad McCoy stands in NC State's Constructed Facility Lab.

Jun 10, 2019

Breathing New Life Into Old Bridges

Bridges across our state are in rough shape, but NC State alumnus Brad McCoy has developed a solution to give them new life — and keep us safely on the road.
Photo of Federico Scurti

Apr 30, 2019

Engineering Graduate Student Wins Lemelson-MIT Student Prize

Graduate student Federico Scurti wins prestigious prize for innovative inventions.
Students use the Hunt Library

Apr 3, 2019

Faculty Mentors Recognized by the Graduate School

Faculty members Emily Berglund and Tammy Gordon have been named 2018 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentors by the Graduate School.
Eingieering buildings surrounded by snow

Feb 11, 2019

New Position Provides Engineering Writing Support

Katie Homar, technical academic writing specialist in the Graduate school, designs writing support and outreach for students in the College of Engineering.
Aerial view of campus, 1950s

Feb 7, 2019

Graduate Students Break the Color Barrier in 1950s

In honor of Black History Month, learn about the first two African-American graduate students to attend NC State University in the 1950s.