October 2017

Oct 20, 2017

Engineering America’s Future

Laura Bottomley, a teaching associate professor at NC State University, believes engineering is “a vehicle for the solution of every problem.” Bottomley is the director of Women in Engineering — a program that encourages women to consider careers in STEM fields — and the Engineering Place — which seeks to educate North Carolina citizens, particularly K-12 students, about engineering. 

Oct 16, 2017

A Desire to Help Others

After a meaningful student experience at NC State, Ghazale Johnston is now a leading advocate for the university, giving of both her time and resources. 

Oct 16, 2017

Goodnight Spotlight: Lauren Smith

From mentoring younger scholars to helping lead the LEGO Brick Build program, being a Goodnight Scholar is empowering Lauren Smith to reach her fullest potential and pay it forward, as she prepares to become an elementary school teacher. 

Oct 15, 2017

Top Innovator, Entrepreneurs Honored

NC State's Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship honors Fran Ligler, Lampe Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, as Innovator of the Year. The John S. Risley Entrepreneur of the Year Award goes to Matthew Breen, professor of genomics and the Oscar J. Fletcher Distinguished Professor of Comparative Oncology Genetics, and to Marian McCord, the College of Natural Resources' associate dean for research. Also recognized: 15 new startups launched at NC State in the past year, recipients of this year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Fund awards and faculty members who received patents in the past year. 

Oct 15, 2017

Finalists Chosen for 2017 Three Minute Thesis

Ten finalists representing five NC State colleges will compete in the Graduate School’s third annual Three Minute Thesis competition Oct. 31, during the university’s Red and White Week celebration. The event, which challenges graduate students to share their major research project in only three minutes, is made possible by gifts to the Graduate School Enhancement Fund. 

Oct 15, 2017

CNR Student Spotlight: Sarah Hallyburton

Fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology major Sarah Hallyburton studied ecology and conservation abroad in Namibia, with support from the College of Natural Resources' Student Assistance and Enrichment Fund. 

Oct 15, 2017

Helping Students Dream Big, Together

NC State alumni Bryan Hum and Laura Wilkinson, who work in the government sector in Washington, D.C., became great friends as students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. They recently teamed up to create the Wilkinson-Hum Government Scholarship, a merit-based tuition award that will support juniors and seniors interested in careers in the federal government, national security, the intelligence community, international affairs, public policy and law. 

Oct 15, 2017

Fourth Generation Alumna Carves Her Own Path

While Sara Thomas has taken a slightly different career path than her great-grandfather, grandfather and father since graduating from the College of Textiles, she continues the family tradition of a commitment to investing back in NC State. 

Oct 14, 2017

Fay Cobb Payton Inducted into Ph.D. Project’s Hall of Fame

Fay Cobb Payton, professor of information systems and technology and a University Faculty Scholar in the Poole College of Management, is one of three individuals honored for inspiring others through an unwavering commitment to the project's mission of diversifying university faculty. Honorees are recognized for their positive leadership, encouragement and impact. 

Oct 14, 2017

How We Became a Leader in STEM Education

Partnerships and collaboration have helped the NC State College of Education become North Carolina’s largest supplier of STEM educators. These educators not only fill high-need subject areas, they also rank among the state’s most effective teachers.