Industry & Community Outreach
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WPS Outreach to Industry & Communities
NC State’s Department of Wood & Paper Science engages in industry and community through such outreach initiatives as continuing education and distance courses for professionals and participation in a variety of industry organizations:
- Our continuing education and short course options include evening, summer and non-traditional classes in a variety of subjects related to wood products or paper and science engineering.
- Our Distance Education options provide industry professionals and other interested students with a way to take individual courses or earn advanced degrees from remote locations.
- Professional organizations benefiting from the participation of our faculty, staff, and students cover the gamut of industry sectors, including the American Chemical Society — Cellulose Division the American Institute of Chemical Engineers the Forest Products Society the Paper Industry Management Association the Society of Wood Science and Technology and the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry.
Key Contacts
Wood Products Cooperative Extension Program
919.515.5637
patti_woodbury@ncsu.edu
Lab-Based Services
Steve Kelley
Department Head
919.515.5321
steve_kelley@ncsu.edu
Technical Services
Wes Johnson
Coordinator of Applied Research
Phone: 919-515-7761
wes_johnson@ncsu.edu
Continuing Education
Joe Denig
Extension Team Leader
WP Continuing Education Programs
919.515.5582
joe_denig@ncsu.edu
Richard Venditti
PSE Continuing Education Programs
919.515.6185
richard_venditti@ncsu.edu
Distance Education
Marty Hubbe
919.513.3022
m_hubbe@ncsu.edu