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Group picture of attendees holding up wolfies at the Career Fair - 2025 Paper Industry Career Fair - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Aug 21, 2025

2025 Paper Industry Career Fair

Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Paper Industry Career Fair on Wednesday, September 3! 2025 Companies International Paper EVENT SPONSOR International Paper is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. We produce corrugated packaging products that…
Group photo of Forest Biomaterials Symposium attendees.- Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Association Hosts Successful Second Annual Research Symposium - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 13, 2025

Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Association Hosts Successful Second Annual Research Symposium

The Department of Forest Biomaterials hosted its second annual Graduate/Undergraduate Research Symposium on March 7, bringing together students, faculty, industry professionals, and researchers for a day of knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Spearheaded by the Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Association (FB GSA), the event focused on key topics such as sustainability, biomass utilization, life cycle assessment, biobased…
GSA Officers Group Picture - Meet the 2025-2026 Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Association Officers - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 9, 2025

Meet the 2025–2026 Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Association Officers

The Department of Forest Biomaterials is proud to announce our newly elected Graduate Student Association (GSA) officers for the 2025-2026 academic year. This dedicated team of student leaders brings a wide range of experiences, interests, and perspectives to the table. Together, they will work to support and connect graduate students through professional development opportunities, community-building…
Catherine Kirch working in a lab. - Campus Sustainability in Action: Recycling 3D Printing Waste - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Mar 18, 2025

Campus Sustainability in Action: Recycling 3D Printing Waste

Catherine Kirch pours blended recycled polylactic acid into filament extruder
SAFI group picture - Advancing Sustainability: The 2025 Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI) Conference - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Mar 13, 2025

Advancing Sustainability: The 2025 Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI) Conference

The Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI) is a leading global university-industry partnership in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State University. SAFI is dedicated to researching, developing, and utilizing alternative fibers to create sustainable products. Despite growing interest in alternative fibers, several challenges hinder widespread adoption, including concerns about their actual vs. perceived…
Arauco tour group photo - Exploring Sustainability in Action: Sustainable Materials and Technology Students Tour Arauco's Moncure Plant - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

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 provided valuable insights into how sustainable practices are applied in the manufacturing of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), which is widely used in furniture, cabinetry, and flooring.…
Emma Gandy - Alumni Spotlight: Emma Gandy - Class of '24 - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 17, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Emma Gandy – Class of ’24

Emma Gandy, a May 2024 graduate of the Forest Biomaterials Department, recently shared her experience transitioning into the workforce. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Materials and Technology, she joined Georgia-Pacific’s Innovation Institute as a Material Testing Engineer. In this role, Emma oversees the testing of consumer products by managing project scope, defining test…
Julie Paradiso smiling with a wolfie. - Julie Paradiso Recognized as a Recipient of NC State's 2024 Awards for Excellence - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jul 8, 2024

Julie Paradiso Recognized as a Recipient of NC State’s 2024 Awards for Excellence

The Department of Forest Biomaterials is thrilled to announce that Julie Paradiso has been honored as a recipient of NC State’s 2024 Awards for Excellence, the university’s highest honor for non-faculty members. Julie joined NC State in August 2014 as an administrative assistant to the Director of the LGBT Student Center. In June 2015, she…
Paper making machine - BETTER Project: Global Partnership Advancing Paper Making at NC State and Beyond - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 21, 2024

BETTER Project: Global Partnership Advancing Paper Making at NC State and Beyond

The Department of Forest Biomaterials, in partnership with Aalto University, Valmet, and Tapio Measurement Technologies, is excited to announce the successful completion of the initial stages of the BETTER experiment at the “WolfPack Baby” Pilot Plant Paper Machine. The “WolfPack Baby” is an essential part of the Paper Science and Engineering program, providing students with…
Alumni group photo with wolfies - Fall 2024 Paper Industry Career Fair - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 14, 2024

Fall 2024 Paper Industry Career Fair

Thank you to all who participated in the 2024 Paper Industry Career Fair on Thursday, August 29! We had a record breaking 38 companies represented along with 200+ Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering students. A special shoutout to Clearwater Paper, International Paper, and Packaging Corporation of America for sponsoring the event! 2024 Companies…