Alums

Our graduates are hugely successful in their chosen careers and have had a significant impact in all walks of life. Please take some time to read about some of our notable alums and their accomplishments here. In addition, follow the link below to nominate someone you might know for one of our alumni awards.

Alumna Profile: Amanda Patrick ’11

Amanda Patrick ’11 graduated from NC State after majoring in chemistry and minoring in anthropology.

Meet Amanda Patrick

Alumnus Profile: Andreas Schmidt ’15

Eight years ago, Andreas “Andy” Schmidt was studying sensors in a Cox Hall lab under Prof. Leslie Sombers, his advisor. Let’s navigate with him along his path of success, from his first day at NC State University to his current job as a Digital Product Engineer at Sealed Air.

Meet Andy Schmidt

Alumna Profile: Amanda Josey ’08

Fifteen years ago, Amanda was still investigating Solid State Chemistry systems under the supervision of Prof. Jim Martin. Here is where she is now.

Meet Amanda Josey

Undergraduate Alumnus Profile: Vishwas Rao ’17

Vishwas’ passion for chemistry and exposure to medical research while in the Williams group triggered his willingness to pursue a combined MD/Ph.D. dual degree at Duke University.

Meet Vishwas Rao

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Alumni Highlight: Tashni-Ann Dubroy

Tashni-Ann Dubroy
Ph.D. in Chemistry, 2007

Tashni-Ann Dubroy immigrated from Jamaica to the United States when she was 17 years old. Although her parents lacked a college education, they infused an entrepreneurial spirit into their daughter, who went on to become an accomplished scholar. Dubroy obtained her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Shaw University and then earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from NC State. Following her graduate studies in the Department of Chemistry, she then earned an MBA in marketing from Rutgers. After spending three years in the private sector she returned to Shaw, first as a faculty member and then as the university’s president as the second-youngest president in Shaw’s history. Dubroy is currently the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Howard University.