Professional Development Profiles
View the profiles of students and alumni who have participated in various GSPD initiatives. Do you have a suggestion for a student or alumni profile? Let us know!
Student Profile: Jessica Barrick
Name Jessica Barrick Graduate program Physics & Astronomy PhD What initially interested you about participating in 3MT? I’ve always liked reading and writing as much as I liked math and science, so I knew I’d want a job which combined communication as well as the technical aspects of research. Participating in the 3MT competition felt like a good way ...
Student Profile: William Green
Name William D. Green Graduate program Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition What initially interested you about participating in 3MT? A close friend competed in the previous year’s 3MT competition and shared their wonderful experience. What value did participating in 3MT add to your graduate career? I found the preparation for competition to be invaluable. It allowed me to practice how to disseminate ...
Student Profile: Manisit Das
Manisit Das is a fifth year PhD student in the Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, in the Eshelman School of Pharmacy. 1. Tell us a little more about what you’re studying and what your research focuses on. I am currently developing gene and immune therapies against cancers of the pancreas. Solid tumors such as pancreatic ...
Alumni Profile: Laura Rowley
Laura Rowley is the Director of Life Science Economic Development at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. She partners closely with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, universities, the community college system, and the broader economic development community to support life science companies seeking to expand or relocate to NC. Laura earned her bachelor’s degree in ...
Alumni Profile: Brandon Essary
Dr. Brandon Essary is Associate Professor of Italian, Italian Studies Coordinator, Language Assessment Coordinator, and Associate Chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Elon University. He earned a PhD in Italian Studies from UNC in 2012. His research and teaching focus on the process of transmediation—especially when works of literature are turned ...
Alumni Profile: Francesca Bernardi
Francesca Bernardi is a Dean’s Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Mathematics at Florida State University. Her research focuses on modeling filtering systems for municipal wastewater facilities. She received her PhD in Mathematics in 2018 from UNC, in addition to a Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies. She joined the leadership of 500 Women ...
Alumni Profile: Carolyn Beaudot
Carolyn Beaudot is a biostatistician for Chiesi USA, Inc. She completed her BPH and MPH, both in Biostatistics, in 2005 and 2008 respectively, in the UNC Department of Biostatistics in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. 1. Tell us a little more about the work you are currently engaged in. What are your main job responsibilities? My main ...
Alumni Profile: Martino Rabaioli
Martino Rabaioli is a Regional Market Director with Cimco Sales and Marketing, a small agency based in Puyallup, WA. He is a PhD candidate in Italian Studies within the UNC Department of Romance Studies, with an expected graduation date of May 2020. 1. Tell us a little more about the work you are currently engaged in. ...
Student Profile: David Abraham
David Abraham is a fifth year PhD student in the Chemistry department. 1. Tell us a little more about what you’re studying at the moment and what your research focuses on. As an analytical chemist I’m investigating single-cell signaling in cancer cells by developing cellular preservation strategies and click-chemistry based probes. 2. What are your professional goals after ...
Student Profile: Amy Wright
Amy Wright is a first year student in the Master of Social Work program. 1. Tell us a little more about what you’re studying and what your research focuses on. My concentration is Direct Practice. This year in my field placement I have facilitated a mindfulness group and a social wellness skills group for people with severe and ...