MIS

Jun 23, 2021

Master of International Studies Launches Professional Development Series

Graduate students get a head start on career planning and forge alumni connections in the process. 

Nov 23, 2020

MIS Alum Rinat Kapev: Mobilizing Aid for the United Nations

MIS alum, Rinat Kapev, offers current students interested in international development work some advice, as he discusses how NC State and the Fulbright Program prepared him for his current position with the United Nations. 

May 23, 2018

How Mapping, Satellite Technologies Can Help Pick Ideal Sites for Solar

As more companies consider adding solar installations on their campuses, NC State graduate student Missy Catlow wanted to explore how new technology might help evaluate potential sites. 

Aug 8, 2017

Americans, Check For Warnings When Traveling Abroad

Learn about the country you're going to before you go, and prepare for the unexpected. Prof. Heidi Hobbs, director of NC State's Master's of International Studies program, offers advice for Americans planning to travel abroad. 

Feb 16, 2017

SPIA Welcomes New Faculty Member Dr. Jessica Liao

The School of Public and International Affairs welcomes its newest faculty member, Dr. Jessica Liao!   Professor Liao previously taught at George Washington University and was a visiting fellow at Monash University’s campus in Kuala Lumpur.  She received her Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Southern California and her M.A. in China Studies from… 

Jan 3, 2017

Student Carlo Zanelli Leaves Sustainability Impact At Home, Abroad

Pursuing dual masters degrees in Economics and International Studies, Carlo Zanelli hopes to work in global development or as a foreign service officer after NC State. He's well on his way. 

Nov 10, 2016

SPIA Celebrates MIS Exchange Students for International Education Month

November is International Education Month, a time to celebrate the value of international students, student exchange programs, and study abroad programs.  NC State’s Master of International Studies (MIS) program welcomes a number of students annually from all over the globe, including Fulbright and graduate exchange students from places like Macedonia, Kenya and Russia, as well as the… 

Sep 29, 2016

MIS Students Explore Washington, D.C.

A group of nine students in the Master of International Studies program visited Washington, D.C. to meet with representatives from various intelligence agencies. The trip was funded through the Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence (IC-CAE) grant.