Graduate School

Sep 1, 2021

Power of Plants: Ph.D. Student Imani Madison

Heading into her final year of doctoral study, Imani Madison is making the most of her research, learning and service opportunities as her own professional transformation continues. The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program is helping. 

Sep 1, 2021

Getting to Know 2021-22 Provost’s Fellowship Recipient Wenna Han

Wenna Han shares more about her research plans as a Wilson College of Textiles doctoral student with the textile technology management program, as well as how the Provost’s Fellowship will provide support during the first year of her studies. 

Aug 19, 2021

Envisioning Research Winners Capture the Beauty in Their Work

Research shows us the beauty of our world – and helps us understand it. 

Aug 10, 2021

Psychology Student Uses Virtual Reality to Study Astronaut Emergencies

Using a virtual reality simulation of the International Space Station, doctoral student Imani Murph will explore how distractions affect abilities to perform unfamiliar tasks. 

Aug 10, 2021

NC State Student Brings Indigenous Knowledge to State Climate Policies

College of Natural Resources Ph.D. student Jocelyn Painter is giving North Carolina’s Native American tribes a seat at the governing table. 

Mar 17, 2021

Scholarship Support Helps Erin Meachum Pursue Her Career Aspirations of Being a Higher Education Administrator

When Ph.D. student Erin Meachum started her undergraduate studies, she had no intention of becoming a teacher. After volunteering at local literacy centers, teaching English overseas, teaching ESL at local community colleges and joining the Ag Institute at NC State, Meachum realized her true passion for the field of education. 

Feb 17, 2021

Black Excellence: Wildlife Biologist Lauren Pharr

Lauren Pharr, a master’s student in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at NC State’s College of Natural Resources is partnering with Neighborhood Nestwatch out of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., to research the effects of urban noise and light pollution on avian survival. 

Feb 17, 2021

In Era of COVID-19, Virtual Thesis Defenders Make the Most of It

NC State graduate students are taking advantage of the pandemic-necessitated virtual format to invite family and friends to attend their thesis and dissertation defenses. 

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). 

Sep 1, 2020

Examining Workforce Development

Katie Loovis ‘22EDD has been a doctoral student in the NC State College of Education for just over one year, but her time in the Community College Leadership program has helped her to conduct research that is already having an impact on workforce development initiatives in North Carolina.