graduate students

Oct 21, 2015

10 Finalists Will Compete in 3 Minute Thesis, Oct. 28

On Oct. 28, 10 finalists in The Graduate School’s inaugural 3 Minute Thesis® competition will have just three minutes and one slide with which to explain their dissertation research. 

Oct 13, 2015

Graduate Research Assistant Supports NCSU Libraries Makerspace

Jessica Handloff is the first recipient of an assistantship that offers graduate students the opportunity to collaborate with skilled information professionals to gain experience providing technology services in an academic setting. 

Oct 12, 2015

Be Aware of Chemicals in Personal Products

Is your nail polish safe? What about other items in your cosmetics drawer? If in doubt, read labels more closely. 

Oct 12, 2015

Student Investigates: Are Chemicals Making You Fat?

Graduate student Charisse Holmes studies adverse health triggers that can occur in ubiquitous consumer products. 

Oct 9, 2015

Primus Among Those Responsible for Solar Charging Station

Graduate student Xavier Primus was among three NC State Park Scholars from the Class of 2015 who led the effort to install a solar-powered device-charging station on Centennial Campus. 

Oct 5, 2015

Grad Student Among Those Recognized by Arts NC State

Jacob Marks, graduate student in mechanical engineering, received a 2014-15 Performing Artist Award for Dance from Arts NC State. 

Oct 1, 2015

Making Research Approachable is Goal of 3 Minute Thesis

Deliver an entire Ph.D. dissertation in three minutes? NC State doctoral students are invited to take the challenge of 3 Minute Thesis. 

Sep 28, 2015

Student’s Model Predicts a Better Environmental Future

Douglas Shoemaker shares his ecological perspectives while working at NC State’s Center for Geospatial Analytics. Using what he calls “an ecosystem services lens” he explores and quantifies linkages between human and environmental systems, analyzing resource and sustainability concerns. 

Sep 17, 2015

Nominate a Faculty Member for Mentoring Awards

Graduate students and alumni may nominate a graduate faculty member for an outstanding mentoring award before Nov. 6. 

Sep 17, 2015

Dean’s Scene: Find Mentors to Fit Your Needs

Maureen Grasso, dean of The Graduate School, shares advice on finding a mentor -- or 'matrix of mentors' -- to support your graduate school career.