During the 2023-24 academic year, faculty and staff in the NC State College of Education were recognized by the college, university and national organizations for their teaching, scholarship, outreach and contributions.
“It’s quite an honor to receive [the 2024 Alumni Association Outstanding Research Award] and be inducted into the Research Leadership Academy. It’s one of the highest university awards. This award reflects back to me my responsibility to contribute to the knowledge community in positive ways; in ways that make a positive difference in the lives of others.”
Joy Gaston Gayles
Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Higher Education and Head of the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development
“I consider it a huge honor to receive [the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) 2024 Early Career Research Award]. When I look at the list of past awardees, I’m humbled to be able to be part of that list. To have this type of positive feedback on the meaningfulness of your research agenda is rare and rather magnificent.”
K.C. Busch
Associate Professor of Science Education
Awards and honors over the years
Over the years, College of Education faculty and staff have received some of their prestigious honors and have been recognized at some of their highest levels in their fields.
View a list of resources applicable in applying for both internal NC State awards and various external awards, including application deadlines, writing support and application management.
