Graduate School

Nov 27, 2018

A Passion for Computing

Former University Scholar Veronica Catete has always loved computers, and she has been sharing that love with under-served groups for years. Working on a joint initiative between NC State's computer science department and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, Catete is working to help integrate computing into K-12 STEM courses by training teachers to use computational thinking activities in their classrooms. 

Nov 20, 2018

Campaign Cabinet Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Sowell

Bob supports NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign as a Cabinet volunteer for the Graduate School. Learn more about Robert’s philanthropic philosophy in the following Q&A. How did attending… 

Oct 9, 2018

Finalists Will Compete Oct. 30 in Three Minute Thesis

Because of gifts to the Graduate School Enhancement Fund, 10 graduate student finalists representing four NC State colleges will compete in the fourth annual Three Minute These during Red and White Week. The international competition challenges students to share their research in just three minutes with one slide. 

Jul 3, 2018

Former Graduate School Dean and Wife Create Travel Fund for Students

Robert and Suester Sowell have endowed a new fund that will help graduate students travel to professional conferences and workshops. 

Jan 17, 2018

Researching Ethics in Counseling with an Aim to Help Others

Walter H. Wilkinson Graduate Fellowship recipient Latonya Graham's dissertation explores the understanding and application of the revision to the latest American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics relating to confidentiality and privacy. A background in public health inspired the NC State student's work. 

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. 

Aug 7, 2017

Networking with Industry Professionals

Several industry partners worked with NC State's Graduate School to host 50 doctoral and postdoctoral trainees at the first Industry Immersion Program -- designed to offer tips, networking and instruction to help students make the transition into industry careers. 

Jul 17, 2017

High-Tech Bionics Meet the Human Side of Science

Ph.D. biomedical student Andrea Brandt is working with Helen Huang, a University Faculty Scholar, to study how above-knee amputees adapt to using a powered prosthesis for activities like carrying a load. The goal: better mobility and control of movement. 

Jan 16, 2017

Fellowship Helps Former Student-Athlete Further His Education

Stephen Amoah was one of several students who received Steve and Jane Warren-Wolfpack Club Graduate Fellowships, which are designed to help former student-athletes further their education at NC State.