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Forest Biomaterials
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Building a Better Bioeconomy

From educating future leaders to supporting industry research, we are a full-service ecosystem advancing the future of biomaterials.

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Undergraduate Degrees

Our undergraduate programs put classroom theories into practical hands-on action and train today’s students to be tomorrow’s sustainability leaders.

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Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs emphasize hands-on research and close partnerships with industry that prepare students to become global industry leaders.

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Research Areas

As a research powerhouse built on collaboration, our faculty and scholars are advancing the bioeconomy, developing novel biomaterials and increasing sustainability.

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2,500+ alumni globally

Including CEOs, senior executives and owners of major paper and pulp or wood products companies

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Home to the BioResources Journal

An internationally recognized peer-reviewed, open-access journal examining challenges and applications of the burgeoning biomaterials field

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Our Services

Our faculty experts pioneer solutions to real-world industry challenges. As part of our land-grant mission, we provide testing and technical services to support industry advancements.

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

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January 07, 2026

Kai Lan Named 2025–26 Goodnight Early Career Innovator

Lan, an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State, leads the Sustainability Analysis and Innovation Lab.
Sculptures of wolves howling beneath vibrant autumn trees with orange leaves - Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

September 26, 2025

Natural Resources Alumni, Supporters Honored for Impact and Service

NC State recently recognized several College of Natural Resources alumni and supporters who’ve made meaningful impacts through their careers and support for the Wolfpack.
A metal sculpture of a wolf - Hudson Named 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

September 15, 2025

Hudson Named 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Kent Hudson ’75 is a visionary engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose career has spanned industrial innovation, enterprise software and cloud-based solutions.

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Upcoming Events

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Feb 13

Friday

2026 Annual Paper Science and Engineering Scholarship Competition: Super Scholars
Mar 26

Thursday

PPAB Spring Meeting and Celebration Banquet 2026
Apr 17

Friday8:30 AM

PSE/PGM “Fore the Pack” 9th Annual Golf Tournament