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Young man hands bug to girl

Sep 14, 2015

Insect Snacks on the Brickyard?

Graduate student Steve Grodsky used an outreach project -- getting fellow students to sample insect snacks -- to help his class learn science communication. Grodsky says participating in The Graduate School's Preparing the Professoriate program helped him prepare for the university position that he is seeking. 
photo of PhD student Vindhya Kundura

Sep 2, 2015

‘NextGen’ System Means Less Paper, Fewer Mistakes in Hiring Graduate Students

A "Next Generation" system for hiring graduate students, developed by NC State's Graduate School, has reduced paper, staff time and errors. 
student explains poster to three people

Sep 1, 2015

Top Research Symposium Posters on Display at Hunt Library

Get some ideas for the 2016 Graduate Student Research Symposium. Winning posters from the 2015 symposium are on display at Hunt Library, Sept. 7-13. 
Meagan at white board

Aug 24, 2015

New Program Supports Students Finishing Their Dissertations

As a doctoral student, Meagan Kittle Autry worked with a friend to complete her dissertation. What she learned through that experience has led to the development of a new online community to help NC State Ph.D. candidates finish their dissertations and earn their degrees. 
Danielle and calves

Aug 20, 2015

This Is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Danielle Lindquist

Danielle Lindquist, a joint Ph.D./DVM student at NC State, describes her research on the use of therapeutic drugs in neonatal calves. Read more from NC State News 
Two women in lab

Aug 19, 2015

How Will You Navigate Grad School? Seasoned Students Share Advice

In this video, several outstanding graduate students share their tips for success on the journey. 
Dean with group

Aug 19, 2015

Dean’s Scene: Welcome to the Pack, and Be Ready For Social Networking Opportunities

Maureen Grasso, dean of The Graduate School, welcomes students and offers tips on navigating networking opportunities. 
students with Wufs

Aug 4, 2015

New Graduate Students Learn Value of Mentoring From Theater Group

Lessons in mentoring will be the theme when new graduate students gather for orientation Aug. 17 at McKimmon Center. 
April examines flower

Jul 29, 2015

Protect and Save Native Bees: Student Offers Tips

April Hamblin, master's student in entomology, is exploring how native bees respond to urban heat. She and two NC State colleagues helped develop an exhibit on pollinators at the N.C. Botanical Garden. 
Erin with co-workers

Jul 22, 2015

Grad School Honoree Passionate About Student Diversity

Dr. Erin Banks, director of the Graduate School’s Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD), received a University Award of Excellence for 2015 at a ceremony in July. She shares her passion for increasing diversity among graduate students.