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Suzy Purrington

Apr 29, 2024

New Scholarship Established in Sciences to Recruit and Support Women in STEM

The gift from Phase Change Solutions was made in honor of the late Suzanne T. Purrington, a longtime professor of chemistry at NC State.
Four students of various genders and ethnicities inspect a scaffolding together.

Aug 29, 2022

NC State Recognized as a Top University for Women and Minorities in STEM

ZDNET has ranked NC State as one of the best universities in the nation for women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and math.
Jamila Simpson addresses attendees at the symposium

Mar 20, 2020

Jamila Simpson: Among the Modern Trailblazers Shaping NC State

For Women's History Month, learn how Sciences Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Student Diversity and Engagement Jamila Simpson and other women on campus are shaping NC State's future.
Four students stand on either side of a banner at the 2019 Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference

Nov 19, 2019

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Statistics Leaders

Six female graduate and undergraduate students from the Department of Statistics recently attended a national conference, thanks to funding from two endowed professorships.
Students working in conference room in WISE Village offices in Lee Hall

Feb 22, 2018

It Takes a Village

Go inside NC State's WISE Village, a living and learning community for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Sonia Kovalevsky Day 2016

Aug 19, 2016

An Equation for Success

On a Saturday in April, 38 female middle schoolers gathered in SAS Hall for Sonia Kovalevsky Day, designed to show them how fun and rewarding studying math can be.
Christina Hammock Koch

Feb 16, 2016

Aiming for the Stars

Newly minted astronaut and College alum Christina Koch inspired students at 2016 Celebrating Women in STEM Dinner.