graduate students

Jul 29, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Madeline Stallard

Madeline Stallard's rural upbringing sparked her passion for science and education, leading her to earn a degree in biology and ultimately a master's in teaching after a career pivot. Having earned her Ph.D. in Science Education from NC State in May 2025, she's now a postdoctoral research scholar at the Friday Institute, dedicated to improving science education and professional development, especially for rural educators.

Jul 16, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Samantha Kisthardt

Samantha Kisthardt, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Theriot lab at NC State, researches how the gut microbiome prevents C. difficile infection.

Jul 10, 2025

Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Mallory Thomas takes top prize in the 2025 NC Postdoc Research Symposium

Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Mallory Thomas' insights into the Binding Affinity of PFAS Towards Human Lactoferrin via Differential Scanning Fluorimetry wins her top prize.

Jun 11, 2025

Building a Future in Parks and Recreation: Meet Ellison Lambert, MPRTSM ’25

Ellison Lambert returned to NC State to pursue her online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management (MPRTSM) degree while working full time and leading community programs.

Jun 11, 2025

Kayla Layden ‘24, Marketing Coordinator, D.R. Horton

When her original grad program was discontinued, Kayla Layden pivoted into NC State’s Master of Marketing Analytics—and found a new path she’s passionate about. From faculty support to real-world connections, the MMA program helped her build the skills and network to thrive in a new industry.

Jun 4, 2025

Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Alexandra Barth selected for 2025 CAS Future Leaders Program

Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Alexandra Barth selected among 35 for the American Chemical Society 2025 CAS Future Leaders Program.

Apr 29, 2025

Congratulations Graduates

As the semester draws to a close, a new chapter begins for five exceptional graduate students who are about to don their caps and gowns this Spring.

Apr 28, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Raj Madhu

Since childhood, Spring 2025 graduate Raj Madhu has been fascinated by technology. Learn how he plans to apply the knowledge gained during his time in the NC State Master's of Computer Science program.

Apr 28, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Jonah Bridges

Meet Master of Materials Science and Engineering graduate, Jonah Bridges.

Apr 28, 2025

Grad Student Profile: Clarissa Gernat

Driven by a lifelong connection to NC State, fostered by her father's work at the university and now shared with her sister and cousin, Clarissa Gernat found a natural home in the College of Design's Media Arts, Design, and Technology program. This interdisciplinary program, with its emphasis on innovation and technology, is perfectly aligned with her aspirations.