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a woman stands next to a series of clear columns in a laboratory

Feb 27, 2025

From Lab to Field: Using Biochar to Clean Watersheds

Liz Riedel, a graduate student in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, is investigating a low-cost biochar filtration solution to improve water quality in rural wastewater systems.

Sabila and Abdullah in Hunt Library

Feb 23, 2025

MSE Couple Celebrates Successful Doctoral Defenses Together

In a special moment for MSE, graduate student couple Abdullah Al Shafe and Sabila Pinky announce their successful doctoral defenses together.

Two people wearing food-service gloves fill a zip-top bag of rice from a large bag or rice. In the background are boxes and shelves.

Feb 19, 2025

Paying for the Pantry

Graduate School alumnus bolsters Feed the Pack food pantry with first endowment.

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Feb 19, 2025

Small College Makes Big Impact at NC State’s 3MT Competition

The 2024 “People’s Choice” Three Minute Thesis winner, and one other finalist, are Wilson College of Textiles graduate students. 

Caitlyn Holt, wearing a denim jacket and blue jeans, rests her folded arms on a stack of folded blue jeans.

Feb 19, 2025

Good Jeans

At Cone Denim, Caitlyn Holt ’12, ’13 MR has helped solve the denim dilemma — from comfort to sustainability.

Yi Chen

Feb 6, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Yi Chen

Yi Chen, a Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering, is currently researching battery-less RF energy harvesting sensor platforms and hopes to overcome the form factor and reliability issues posed by batteries in wearable devices.

Ali Barrier proudly displays her Howling Success banner in her office in Owen Hall.

Feb 5, 2025

Howling Success: Ali Barrier

Our first Howling Success of 2025 is a graduate assistant in the Exploratory Studies Village helping incoming students find their way on campus and preparing for a student affairs career in the College Counseling and Student Development Program.

Poole College Dean Frank Buckless gives an award to student Julianna Lopez

Feb 5, 2025

Dean’s Dialogues: Get to Know MAC Student Julianna Lopez

Poole College Dean Frank Buckless spoke with Jenkins MAC student Julianna Lopez about her biggest challenges and achievements.

Students brainstorm and collaborate in Hunt library on Centennial Campus

Feb 3, 2025

Chart Your Progress Using the Professional Development Dashboard

The Graduate School’s Professional Development team is excited to introduce a brand-new tool designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars take control of their professional development journey: the Professional Development Dashboard.

Sammie Osley

Jan 22, 2025

Sammie Osley: Bridging Plant Science and Environmental Assessment

Sammie Osley, a Research Program Assistant at the EPA, is advancing her career in environmental health with the NC State online Master of Environmental Assessment program.