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STEM Education Scholars

Sep 20, 2024

Six College of Education Students Prepare to Address Teacher Shortages By Becoming Math, Science Educators Through NC State STEM Education Scholars Program

Six graduate and undergraduate students are set to become the first cohort of NC State STEM Education Scholars, through a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. 

Caitlin McDade

Sep 20, 2024

Caitlin McDade Awarded 2024-25 Fletcher Graduate Scholarship

McDade, who is pursuing a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management, serves as a member of the Graduate Student Association and the Leave No Trace initiative at NC State. 

Nick Treco

Sep 20, 2024

Nick Treco, Aspiring Chief Risk Officer

Nick Treco, former football player for the NC State Wolfpack and now a defensive student coach for the team, is continuing his education in the Master of Management, Risk and… 

Four people standing in front of a USDA building

Sep 13, 2024

Grad Students Put Data Science Skills Into Action for Agriculture

For Neha Jagtap, a recent internship with leading national scientists proved to be a rewarding chance to gain experience solving a real-world agricultural challenge with knowledge she’s gained from computer… 

Mariana Prieto Torres and Sina Jamalzedegan posing

Sep 9, 2024

Newest Trolinder Award Winners Named

Two North Carolina State University Ph.D. students pursuing research aimed at plant disease detection were recently named 2024-25 winners of the Norma L. Trolinder N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Graduate Student… 

Nancy Strickland Fields

Sep 3, 2024

Exhibiting Creativity

A public history doctoral student and an arts studies alumna work with the visual arts to provide a vital framework to help address some of today’s grand challenges. 

Justine Wan

Sep 3, 2024

Justine Wan, Content Team Manager, Roofer Marketers

The Master of Management, Marketing Analytics (MMA) program has given Justine Wan the opportunity to expand her network and enhance her marketing expertise with emerging marketing insights and state-of-the-art analytics techniques. 

rachel barkley

Aug 21, 2024

Rachel Barkley: Navigating Environmental Assessment and Shaping a New Career Path

After over a decade in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, Rachel Barkley reignited her passion for environmental work by enrolling in the Master of Environmental Assessment program from NC State Online. 

Yasmin Cuestas

Aug 21, 2024

Yasmine Cuestas: ‘Everyone Deserves to Learn, to Grow, and to Prosper’

When Yasmine Cuestas decided to pursue her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling online through the NC State College of Education, she never expected the community she would find within her cohort. Now, along with her fellow students, Cuestas is looking forward to being able to make a positive impact on the mental health of others. 

Weilong He standing in front of computers.

Aug 21, 2024

Growing Technology

With support from the Trolinder graduate student endowment, Weilong He hopes to use machine learning to help breeders more efficiently assess the health of plants and troubleshoot problems for farmers.