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Zoe Glover ’26

“Receiving enrichment grants for an alternative service break to Rwanda and a UK STEM internship in London has allowed me to achieve my goal of meaningful collegiate travel experiences. I am deeply thankful to the Goodnight Scholars Program for helping me fund these amazing opportunities.”

Enrichment Grant Funding

Enrichment grants provide additional funding to Goodnight Scholars to support their academic, professional and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Enrichment Grant Stories

Alexa Hadley & Bryce Scott

On this episode, Anthony sat down with Alexa Hadley and Bryce Scott and talked about their travels to Alaska for an alternative service break trip, chicken sandwiches, balls of gas, and community values, substitute teaching, and the importance of expanding your cultural understandings of the world around you.

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Erick Contreras

This past spring break, Eric had the opportunity to travel to the Galapagos Islands as a study abroad program. The program, in partnership with NCSU, focuses on Animal Behavior and Conservation in the Galapagos Islands. His group spent eight days on the island engaging in Galpagaian history, culture, and conservation efforts.

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Kimmie Tomczak

The National Science Teacher Association Conference in Denver, Colorado, was one of the most enriching opportunities that Kimme has ever experienced. She feels like she’s gained many other forms of professional development through the Mountains to Coast trip, Field Observations in her education classes, and through becoming a substitute teacher, but none of these endeavors have given her a space to focus on science education.

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Coley Welch ’27

“I have been on a journey of self-discovery in the past year. I have been able to see many different places and many different cultures in the past twelve months. I went to Guatemala, Oklahoma City, and now Ireland. I have seen three different cultures that are pretty distinct, interact and work in their day-to-day. I am so thankful that these trips have landed in my lap and I have been fortunate enough to be able to attend largely in part to Goodnight.”

Goodnight Programming

Programming is a vital component of a Goodnight Scholar’s development during their time in the program. The Goodnight Scholarships office offers relevant hands-on experiences that cultivate the skills and relationships necessary to achieve our program’s goals.

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Inclusive Programming

The office prides itself on being a place where all students can feel welcome. Everything that happens in the program stems from an inclusive mindset. This year, the programmed offered affinity programming and community building opportunities to the underrepresented and marginalized scholars.

Malayka Robinson ’27

“The affinity groups at Goodnight have been really helpful in my experience transitioning into my first year at State. The sense of friendship and inclusion has not only helped me discover my sense of self but also has given me support through shared experiences which have been essential to both my academic and personal development.”

Fall Break RISE Recap

Fall Break RISE (Race, Identity, and Science Exploration) travelled to Oklahoma City, OK to learn about state’s Native American populations, their histories, STEM contributions, and STEM related issues that are impacting this population today (both in Oklahoma and North Carolina). Thanks to the help of one of our Goodnight alums, Randy Bazhaw ’19, students were able to explore the Citizen’s Potawatomi Eagle Aviary and museum, sit in a lecture with a professor from the University of Oklahoma, experience a Native American art museum, and attend a Pow-Wow at the First Americans Museum of Oklahoma.

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Goodnight Professional Mentorship Program

The Goodnight Professional Mentorship Program is a professional mentorship program for second- and third-year Goodnight Scholars. The program helps scholars learn more about industry, as well as give them a chance to explore more opportunities than they wouldn’t have without the mentorship program. Scholars are paired with industry professionals and faculty for a semester-long mentorship experience. Past professional mentors have worked at the CDC, SAS, Museum of Life & Science, NASA, Redstrom and more.

Valeria Rayo-Solano ’26

“The most impactful part about talking to my mentor, James Burtis, were our conversations where he opened my eyes to considering different paths to a graduate education and letting me know about developmental opportunities in the professional sector I am interested in. Hearing about his experiences and his unconventional journey to his present position made me consider stepping off the trodden path and following my own with confidence.”

Zachary Walker ‘T25

I first approached my would be mentor thanks to the interview requirement for the GS seminar, Jennifer Remy was happy to answer all the questions I had and provided ample information about the forensics industry, so I knew she would make a great option for the professional mentorship program. During the program Ms. Remy encouraged me to attend an open house at the state crime lab in order to interact with industry members and department heads and reviewed my resume providing insight and guidance that will remain relevant during internship applications and even after I graduate.