Research Associate Professor Maude Cuchiara joins the 2023-24 class of the Provost’s Faculty Fellows awarded by the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor, Provost and the Office for Faculty Excellence at North Carolina State University. Fellowships are granted for one full academic year. In addition, the home departments of fellows will be provided with 25 percent salary release funds to cover the time commitment required for participation. The program aims to provide talented faculty with the ability to explore academic leadership roles at the university’s highest levels.