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The recipient of the Anne A.J. Work Award for outstanding biochemistry graduate research, Asher Utz is helping lead the way to better understanding prostate cancer.

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March 19, 2026

Protecting North Carolina Coastlines with Natural Solutions

NC State doctoral student Sam Holberg, joint Sea Grant & Coastal Reserve Research Fellow, is investigating the effects of oyster farms on shorelines — which could inform lasting solutions for our coast.
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March 16, 2026

New Grant to Grow Interdisciplinary Biochemistry Master’s Program

Thanks to the Interdisciplinary Biochemistry Master’s Program, Dontae Mosley was able to pursue his master’s degree and launch his career in the biotech industry. Now, more biochemistry graduate students will have the same opportunity through a new grant from the National Science Foundation.
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March 12, 2026

Professional Development on the Go

NC State Graduate School launches professional development micolearning platform to help build career ready graduates.

Sumedh Beknalkar

March 12, 2026

From Engineer to Entrepreneur

Sometimes, entrepreneurship finds people in unique and unexpected ways. For Sumedh Beknalkar, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering with a minor in electrical engineering, that is exactly how he got…

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Sumedh Beknalkar

Sumedh Beknalkar

Sumedh Beknalkar, a Ph.D. candidate in the mechanical and aerospace engineering department at NC State’s College of Engineering, is also the president and co-founder of SLA Robotics.

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