{"id":47150,"date":"2026-05-26T14:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/?post_type=person&#038;p=47150"},"modified":"2026-05-28T12:39:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T16:39:36","slug":"kmhanson","status":"publish","type":"person","link":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/people\/kmhanson\/","title":{"rendered":"Kalene Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kalene Thomas is the assistant director and academic advisor for the MEM Program at NC State University. She joined in fall 2023. As the academic and career advisor, Thomas helps students plan their paths through the MEM program to fit their post-graduation needs. Additionally, she is thrilled to be back at NC State, where she earned her bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in industrial engineering. Passionate about engineering education, Thomas is now ready to start a Ph.D. program to research it. Meanwhile, she attentively connects her advisees to many wonderful opportunities on and off campus. Furthermore, she also teaches first-year engineering courses. In her free time, she grants wishes with Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina and fosters rescue kittens.<\/p>\n<h2>How I Can Help You?<\/h2>\n<p>The MEM leadership team\u2019s number one responsibility is to support you, their students, in achieving your goals. They prioritize creating a positive learning environment and providing valuable resources to ensure your success. 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