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Nov 15, 2024

Exploring Sustainability in Action: Sustainable Materials and Technology Students Tour Arauco’s Moncure Plant

Students in the Sustainable Composites and Biopolymers (SMT 444) course recently visited Arauco’s manufacturing plant in Moncure, NC—one of the world’s leading producers of wood panels. This immersive field experience…

Nov 15, 2024

Meet the Fall 2024 Student Commencement Speakers

Sydney Tomlin and Matthew Snider will take the stage to reflect on their personal journeys and share their perspectives with fellow graduates.

Nov 8, 2024

Cadence Davis ‘28 Wants a Sustainable Future for Fashion

Davis is combining her passion for sustainability and fashion in hopes of someday improving an industry that has long been criticized for its environmental impacts.

Nov 5, 2024

From Student to Professor: Ting-Feng Yeh Returns to NC State to Join Forest Biomaterials Faculty

Yeh, who graduated with a doctoral degree in wood and paper science from NC State in 2005, has returned to his alma mater to serve as an associate professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

Oct 10, 2024

First Year Engineer Retreat Retrospective

By: Savannah Odom Coming into NC State as a first year student, I had no idea I would find a program as amazing as paper science and engineering (PSE). I…

Oct 10, 2024

Undergrads Published in TAPPI Journal

Dr. Martin Hubbe is proud to announce the publication of two papers in the TAPPI Journal in September 2024 featuring undergraduate students Kensley Hamm, Daniel Kozel, Lucy Jones as well…

Oct 7, 2024

PPAB Student Advisory Committee Hosts Meet and Greet Event

by Abby HIckmon ’27 On Thursday, October 3rd, the PPAB Student Advisory Committee held an exciting Pulp and Paper Science and Engineering (PSE) Patio Party that proved to be a…

Oct 2, 2024

Port Strike Could Reignite Toilet Paper Shortage — But Don’t Panic, Expert Says

Whether the strike results in a toilet paper shortage depends on how long it lasts, according to one NC State professor.

Oct 2, 2024

Alumni Profile: Sarah Putney ’23 Speaks on Transition

By: Sarah Putney ’23 After graduating with the paper science and engineering degree from NC State in December, I entered my new role as a sales representative with Nalco Water.…

Sep 26, 2024

Jingxin Wang Named Reuben B. Robertson Professor

Wang has served as professor and head of the Department of Forest Biomaterials since January 2024. He has more than 20 years of experience in teaching, research and outreach.