Fellowships

Aug 20, 2019

Researcher Spotlight: Laura Hamon

Laura Hamon, a recipient of a Provost's Fellowship, is studying the pollination ecology of the Venus flytrap as a fellow in the 2018-19 cohort of Global Change Fellows representing colleges across NC State. 

Jul 30, 2019

Big Cats in the Backyard: Master’s Research Reveals Important Finding About Human-Leopard Interactions

Supported in part by a University Graduate Fellowship, Matt Snider recently earned a master's degree from NC State's College of Natural Resources. The fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology major has become a bit of an expert at tracking one of nature's most elusive creatures: the leopard. Snider's thesis revealed important information about how humans are impacting wildlife populations. 

Jun 25, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Researching the Impact of Human Population Density on Leopards

Matt Snider recently completed a master's degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at NC State's College of Natural Resources. Supported in part by a University Graduate Fellowship, Snider says CNR allowed him to develop his advanced skill sets in statistics, modeling and science writing, while fostering a strong attitude of collaboration. 

Jun 18, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Bringing Sustainability to Business

Emerson Barnhill graduated in May from the College of Natural Resources with a degree in sustainable materials and technology. The four-year varsity swimmer stayed plenty busy while at NC State, and her experience led to a desire to shape the way big businesses approach sustainable practices. 

Jun 11, 2019

Graduation to Vocation: Applying Research in Tree Water Usage to Real-World Issues

Andrea Medenblik, recipient of a Graduate Research Fellowship, just earned a master's degree from the College of Natural Resources and will be working as a hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey Center in Raleigh. She says CNR prepared her by the future through its diverse curriculum, the infrastructure to perform research, and opportunities to engage with faculty and peers. 

May 28, 2019

Six NC State Students Selected for the Miller Fellowship

Six of NC State's most entrepreneurial May graduates have been selected as the 2019 Miller Fellows cohort. For these students, the next six months will be a challenging but rewarding journey as they put Think and Do into action, developing their startups full time. Established in 2014 and supported by private gifts, the Miller Fellows Program provides "rent and ramen" to graduates who want to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. 

May 28, 2019

Success by Design

May 2019 graduate Téa Blumer's time as an art and design student at NC State equipped her for success as an entrepreneur. Her app, iScribble, won top honors in the Arts Venture category at the 2019 Lulu eGames and she will return to NC State as a Miller Fellow. 

May 28, 2019

2019-20 Cohort of Kenan Fellows Announced

On National Teacher Day, the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership announced the 27 North Carolina public school educators who have been awarded 2019-20 fellowships. This cohort of K-12 teachers were selected from a highly qualified applicant pool, and their program stipends and professional development experiences are made possible through the generous support of corporate, education, foundation and government partners. 

May 28, 2019

Graduate Student Documents Green Book Sites Across NC

With the help of a University Graduate Fellowship, public history doctoral student Lisa Withers is working with the North Carolina Green Book Project, an effort to document Green Book sites across North Carolina and help tell the story of how travel guides are records of African American histories. 

May 7, 2019

An Educator Right Where She Needed to Be

When LaTeisha Jeannis graduates with her doctorate in educational administration and supervision this month, it won’t be her first degree from NC State. Innovative professors and support including the Augustus Witherspoon Graduate Fellowship ensured that the College of Education was the right place for her – four times over.