The 2018 – 19 school year wraps up with several honors awarded to Forest Biomaterials faculty, staff, & safety stewards. The department would like to recognize these individual for their expertise and dedication. The following awards were presented. Faculty Awards…
Less than one hundred miles from NC State University, in High Point North Carolina, the world’s largest home furnishing show takes place twice a year, bringing over 75,000 international participants – designers, architects, executives, and buyers alike. The Market is…
What was your favorite class and/or memory at NC State? My favorite class was IDS 201- Environmental Ethics because it was such an eye opening learning experience about what is the truth about our environment and how we are treating…
What was your favorite thing about NC State? I really loved how you are always receiving valuable information. Once you’re out of school, it’s no one’s job to teach you. It’s your job to keep yourself informed, knowledgeable, and curious.…
The Forest Biomaterials Department Head office has instituted a new annual recognition for faculty and staff, the PASSION award. Each year, the Department Head office will recognize the member of faculty or staff who most exhibits the following: 1. Outstanding…
Michele Serrano is the new Forest Biomaterials Program Coordinator, which means she spends her time increasing the visibility of our programs, while supporting extension services and strengthening the Forest Biomaterials brand to attract prospective students. Michele is a Raleigh native…
The mission of Wood Products Extension is to increase the competitiveness and profitability of North Carolina’s wood products industry, improve markets, increase consumer understanding of wood products and their proper use. Through research, consultation, educational programs, and special projects, Extension…
Darlene Echeverria joined the Forest Biomaterials graduate program in Spring of 2017, with a BS in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad de Los Andes in Merida, Venezuela. Her research is focused on the evaluation of emerging technologies in the pulp…
Forest Biomaterials Ph.D. student Franklin Zambrano says his chosen research focus comes from a passion to use the always-wise Mother Nature’s resources in an informed, smart way. His dedication won him the Grand Prize at the 2019 CNR Graduate Research…
Fifteen undergraduate students participating in the Sustainable Bioproducts & Bioenergy Program will intern at companies and organizations across the country related to the bioeconomy this summer. Students will engage in research, project development, and operations during their Summer 2019 internship…