Nearly 6,500 students took a leap forward into the next chapter of their lives at NC State\u2019s spring commencement on May 7. Many of these new graduates excelled in their chosen major, but also crossed disciplinary boundaries in their learning and research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Interdisciplinary education impacted their academic path and future career in a unique way. Now, they\u2019re ready to take this approach to solving some of society\u2019s greatest challenges. Two recent graduates share what they learned through their interdisciplinary journey at NC State, and where they\u2019re headed next.<\/span><\/p>\n
Bachelor of Science, Textile Engineering<\/strong>
\nMinor, Industrial Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n
Marissa Noon<\/span><\/a> is one of those graduates. Noon, a <\/span>textile engineering<\/span><\/a> major with a minor in industrial engineering, started her journey to graduation seeking adventure in a new city. The Knoxville, Tennessee, native chose NC State for its nationally-recognized engineering program, and quickly found herself at home.<\/span><\/p>\n
She spent her academic career pursuing undergraduate research opportunities, gaining valuable hands-on experience with textiles and exploring her interest in implementing electronic components into clothing. Venturing into other academic areas, Noon became involved with and eventually served as president of the <\/span>Entrepreneurship Student Ambassador Program<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
Noon strongly recommends that students look into getting involved in undergraduate research. \u201cIf there is something that you want to do, ask your professors to help you find a faculty member who is doing research. Never be afraid to ask for help. Everyone wants you to succeed!\u201d Those she credits with helping her along this journey include faculty in the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science: <\/span>Jeff Joines<\/span><\/a>, department head and professor; <\/span>Jesse Jur<\/span><\/a>, professor and textile technology program director; and <\/span>Amanda Mills<\/span><\/a>, laboratory manager; along with <\/span>Caitlin Knowles<\/span><\/a>, a Ph.D. student in fiber and polymer science.<\/span><\/p>\n
Regardless of where her path leads, she\u2019s ready for a new adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Bachelor of Science, Statistics<\/strong>
\nMinor, French<\/strong><\/p>\n
Choosing NC State just seemed to add up for Hang Nguyen. Born in Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen moved to Cary when she was 14. She chose to become part of the Wolfpack because NC State offered the most affordable education, with a great <\/span>Department of Mathematics<\/span><\/a> that was welcoming, modern and organized. Nguyen knew she also wanted to multiply her efforts by pursuing a second major in statistics, and NC State boasts one of the best <\/span>Department of Statistics<\/span><\/a> in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n
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