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Grad Tools for Success: Google Workspace for Educators

February 9 (Wednesday), 12:00-1:00 p.m. As a Google campus, all students have access to the full power of Google tools. Are you leveraging the full potential these tools hold for collaborating, educating, and staying organized as a graduate student? Students who attend this program will gain new insights into the range and function of Google…

Grad Student Scholar Virtual Roundtable

The Grad Student Scholar Virtual Roundtable is a series coordinated by Graduate Student Services in the College of Education. Graduate students and recent graduates are invited to present research, conceptual frameworks, and other scholarly work they produce, with specific attention paid to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Sessions begin with a presentation and reserve at…

Grad Tools for Success: Wisdom for Grad Student Parents and Guardians

February 18 (Friday), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Join NC State College of Education alum and Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence in the College of Sciences, Dr. Jamila Simpson for an engaging session designed for graduate students who are also supporting loved ones as a parent or guardian. Dr. Simpson will share about her own lived experiences…

Grad Tools for Success: Engaging in Research and Scholarly Writing as a Graduate Student

February 24 (Thursday), 11:30am-12:30 p.m. Even if you're not considering a future as a faculty member, engaging in research and scholarly writing as a graduate student holds many benefits. Graduate students often have the desire to engage in research and scholarly writing, but too often do not know where to begin. In this session, Dr.…

Grad Tools for Success: Choosing a Reference Management Software

March 8 (Tuesday), 12:30-1:30 p.m. Staying organized as a scholar can not only save you time but strengthen the quality of your thinking and writing. Have you considered using a reference management software? In this session, participants will learn about two recommended tools NC State students have access to, RefWorks and Zotero. Gain a sense…

Grad Tools for Success: Cover Letter Writing Workshop for Educators

March 28 (Monday), 12:00-1:00 p.m. A cover letter serves as a critical component of job applications. The cover letter brings to life your experience and helps the prospective employer gain a sense of your motivations for applying in the first place. Authoring a cover letter can feel like a daunting task. Perhaps you already have…

Grad Tools for Success: Done Dissertations, A Conversation with Dissertation Defenders

April 15 (Friday), 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Whether you’re just starting your doctoral journey or well on your way to producing a proposal, learning from others who came before you can help you think about your own process. In this session, participants will learn from College of Education doctoral students who recently defended their…

Grad Tools for Success: Navigating Transitions in Graduate School

April 20 (Wednesday) 12:30-1:30 p.m. Whether you are a soon-to-be graduate from NC State or just getting started, examining the concept of transition can help us better plan for anticipated and unanticipated changes in life. In this workshop, participants will learn and share about coping mechanisms for navigating change in and outside of graduate school.…

Doctoral Dissertation: Luke Carman

Luke Carman Dissertation Title: Student Teaching, Power Structures, and Equitable Mathematics in a Third Space Teacher Learning Community of Practice: A Qualitative, Critical Case Study Date: Wednesday, March 6 Time: 1:00 PM Location: CTI, Room 317 (Zoom link available upon request) Committee Members: Dr. Robin Keturah Anderson (co-chair), Dr.Temple Walkowiak (co-chair), Dr. Sunghwan Byun, Dr.…

Doctoral Dissertation: Aparajita Rajwade

Aparajita (Apra) Rajwade Dissertation Title: Exploring Drivers of Collective-level Learning and Action: A Case Study of an Environmental Movement in India. Date: 7 March 2024 Time: 1 pm to 3 pm Location: Nortel A Room, Friday Institute, Centennial Campus Zoom Link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/98059655220?pwd=VmduOHR5ejhWT1pwcXRTcXU3RGZhQT09 Committee Members: Dr. K.C. Busch, Dr. Meg Blanchard, Dr. Kathryn Stevenson, Dr. Nils…