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.

Extension & Outreach

• Extension Programs
  • Wood Products Cooperative Extension
  • Industry & Community Outreach
  • Paper Science Outreach & K-12
• Technical Services
  • Wood Products Technical Service
  • Pulp & Paper Technical Services
  • Wood Chemistry
  • Hands-On Short Courses
  • Other Lab-Based Services
• WPS Calendar

Key Contacts