Sylvia Thomas, vice president for research and innovation at the University of South Florida, is a final finalist for the position of vice chancellor for research and innovation at NC State. Thomas will participate in an open candidate forum. The forum will be held in person but will also be available via Zoom for anyone wanting to participate virtually. The forum will be recorded and made available upon request after Feb.12. To receive a recording, please email Marjorie Bernardin, executive search specialist in University Human Resources, at mbernar@ncsu.edu.