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Molly Puente

Mar 8, 2021

Opportunities in Grant Writing and Support

Molly Puente, Ph.D., is a double NC State alum and currently works as a Grants Coordinator in NC State’s Proposal Development Unit. As part of her duties, Puente helps support the development of large-scale, interdisciplinary research proposals, curates grant resources and offers programming around navigating the grants process at large federal research sponsors. 

Jessie Rivers

Jan 15, 2021

Thriving in Industry

After 17 years with RJR Tobacco and now 25 years with JLA Global, Jessie Rivers continues to credit her graduate school experiences at NC State with shaping her career. She shows her appreciation through supporting the Graduate Education Enhancement Fund, ensuring other students enjoy those same opportunities. 

Justin May

Jan 11, 2021

Goodnight Spotlight: Justin May

Despite the challenges that come with being a non-traditional student, Goodnight Scholar Justin May has excelled in his two years at NC State. 

The exterior of Hunt Library

Oct 27, 2020

2020 Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professors Named

Sarah J. Carrier, Elizabeth C. Dickey, Ryan E. Emanuel and Jorge A. Piedrahita were recently recognized by the NC State Alumni Association for their outstanding graduate-level teaching. Each of them received a $4,000 award as part of the honor. 

NC State's Black Graduate Student Association

Oct 27, 2020

Black Graduate Student Support at NC State

The Black Graduate Student Association is an organization that works to “provide an environment that promotes positive cultural awareness, support and professional growth for Black Graduate and Professional Students.” Ezinne Ofoegbu, 2019-20 BGSA president, spoke with the Graduate School recently to discuss the impact this important group has on NC State. 

Samit Chakraborty standing by the NC State seal in Talley Student Union

Aug 25, 2020

Inside My Grad Life: Study, Research, Social Life and Beyond

North Carolina Textile Foundation Fellowship recipient and Graduate School student Samit Chakraborty has traveled the world in search of a quality textiles education. That quest eventually led him to the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State, where he is currently completing his doctorate. 

Monique Colclough presenting her research

Jan 21, 2020

Understanding Neurodiversity

Dr. Monique Colclough is a postdoctoral scholar researching the best ways to support students who have autism, as institutions rethink how student success is defined and measured. She finds that her work is a natural fit with the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, established at NC State's College of Education with a $10.86 million grant from the John M. Belk Endowment. 

leopard in a tree

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. 

Matt Snider with a leopard

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. 

Andrea Medenblik conducting hydrology field work

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.