{"id":16696,"date":"2020-03-27T16:08:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T20:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/?p=16696"},"modified":"2024-05-13T21:07:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T01:07:09","slug":"2020-graduate-research-symposium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/news\/2020\/03\/2020-graduate-research-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Graduate Research Symposium: Forest Biomaterials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Wednesday, February 26th the annual CNR Graduate Research Symposium<\/span> (Co-Sponsored by Eastman Chemical and the CNR Research Office) was held at Talley Student Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to all the winners of the College of Natural Resources Graduate Research Symposium! Two Forest Biomaterials Ph.D. students took home prizes and we asked them to share their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyeonji Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable Materials Innovation Poster Winner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell us about your area of focus and your goals beyond your doctorate.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My research is focused on the development of a method to recycle wet, waste resources for high value-added products. I\u2019m also interested in biomass upgrading to promote \u2018biomass\u2019 as a material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why was participating in this experience important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I had a great time at last year\u2019s event and that was my first year coming here to study. Everyone participating was full of energy about their research, and I enjoyed having conversations with them. This year, I wanted to be one of those energetic individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What advice can you give future participants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have fun sharing your ideas with others! There are also a lot of things you can learn. Don\u2019t hesitate to present and talk about your research. As I learned, it’s a good idea to prepare a phrase that can be catchy to everyone from various fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ramakrishna Trovagunta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

3-Minute Thesis Winner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tell us about your area of focus and your goals beyond your doctorate.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My research focus is on solid foams from wood-based biopolymers to replace porous plastics such as polystyrene\u00ae. Post Ph.D., I would like to work in the research and development sector of an industry that focuses on renewable nanomaterials for a sustainable tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why was participating in this experience important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a PhD student, most of our time goes in writing, which is often limited to one-on-one interactions with our advisers. 3-minute thesis competition is an engaging and fun experience to highlight our research and provides an opportunity to set ourselves apart. This experience helps highlight the core-backbone of the research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What advice can you give future participants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Connect with the audience and keep it simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNR Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

3-Minute Thesis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • 1st Place: Nicholas Kruskamp – Center for Geospatial Analytics<\/li>
  • 2nd Place: Olivia Vila – Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management<\/li>
  • 3rd Place: Ramakrishna Trovagunta – Forest Biomaterials<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Human Dimensions and Community Health Poster:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • Masters: Sara Futch – Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management<\/li>
    • Ph.D.: Vinicius Perin – Center for Geospatial Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Land, Wildlife and Forest System Management Poster:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      • Masters: Morgan Hoy – Forestry and Environmental Resources<\/li>
      • Ph.D.: Venkata Rohith Reddy Matli – Center for Geospatial Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Sustainable Materials Innovation Poster:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        • Masters: Tyrik Cooper – Forestry and Environmental Resources<\/li>
        • Ph.D.: Hyeonji Park – Forest Biomaterials<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n

          On Wednesday, February 26th the annual CNR Graduate Research Symposium<\/span> (Co-Sponsored by Eastman Chemical and the CNR Research Office) was held at Talley Student Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Congratulations to all the winners of the College of Natural Resources Graduate Research Symposium! Two Forest Biomaterials Ph.D. students took home prizes and we asked them to share their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Hyeonji Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Sustainable Materials Innovation Poster Winner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Tell us about your area of focus and your goals beyond your doctorate.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          My research is focused on the development of a method to recycle wet, waste resources for high value-added products. I\u2019m also interested in biomass upgrading to promote \u2018biomass\u2019 as a material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Why was participating in this experience important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          I had a great time at last year\u2019s event and that was my first year coming here to study. Everyone participating was full of energy about their research, and I enjoyed having conversations with them. This year, I wanted to be one of those energetic individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What advice can you give future participants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Have fun sharing your ideas with others! There are also a lot of things you can learn. Don\u2019t hesitate to present and talk about your research. As I learned, it's a good idea to prepare a phrase that can be catchy to everyone from various fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Ramakrishna Trovagunta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          3-Minute Thesis Winner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \"\"<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Tell us about your area of focus and your goals beyond your doctorate.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          My research focus is on solid foams from wood-based biopolymers to replace porous plastics such as polystyrene\u00ae. Post Ph.D., I would like to work in the research and development sector of an industry that focuses on renewable nanomaterials for a sustainable tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Why was participating in this experience important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          As a PhD student, most of our time goes in writing, which is often limited to one-on-one interactions with our advisers. 3-minute thesis competition is an engaging and fun experience to highlight our research and provides an opportunity to set ourselves apart. This experience helps highlight the core-backbone of the research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          What advice can you give future participants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Connect with the audience and keep it simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          CNR Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          3-Minute Thesis:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          • 1st Place: Nicholas Kruskamp - Center for Geospatial Analytics<\/li>
          • 2nd Place: Olivia Vila - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management<\/li>
          • 3rd Place: Ramakrishna Trovagunta - Forest Biomaterials<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Human Dimensions and Community Health Poster:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            • Masters: Sara Futch - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management<\/li>
            • Ph.D.: Vinicius Perin - Center for Geospatial Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Land, Wildlife and Forest System Management Poster:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              • Masters: Morgan Hoy - Forestry and Environmental Resources<\/li>
              • Ph.D.: Venkata Rohith Reddy Matli - Center for Geospatial Analytics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Sustainable Materials Innovation Poster:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                • Masters: Tyrik Cooper - Forestry and Environmental Resources<\/li>
                • Ph.D.: Hyeonji Park - Forest Biomaterials<\/li><\/ul>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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