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Jun 12, 2022

Alumnus Spotlight: Matthew Byington

Matthew Byington is from Apex, NC, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Materials and Technology in 2016 from NC State. He went on to earn a Masters in Forest Biomaterials…

Jun 12, 2022

Richard Thomas Endowment Lecture Series

In 2019, Dr. Richard Thomas, alumnus, former professor and department head in the College of Natural Resources,  generously established an annual lecture series in Forest Biomaterials. When it was founded,…

May 6, 2022

Dr. Lokendra Pal’s Paper Process Analysis

The roar of thousands of pounds of water draining… The whirring of several large pumps… The shouting of several dozen students… All these sounds fill the department’s pilot plant every…

May 6, 2022

Sustainable Furnishing Council Event

On Friday, April 1, 2022, Culp Inc. hosted the Sustainable Furnishings Council’s (SFC) 15th Anniversary industry-wide celebration in High Point, NC. This gathering occurs twice a year and attracts manufacturers,…

May 6, 2022

Meet Our SMT Technical Analysts

There’s so much to learn in Hodges Wood Products Lab. Recently, we had the opportunity to meet with Skye Pham, Melzer Morgan, and Ben Helms, a group of students in…

Apr 15, 2022

Alumna Spotlight: Meagan Harrison

Maegan Harrison graduated from the PSE/CHE dual degree program in December 2020 and began working at James Hardie.  We got a chance to speak with Maegan at the James Hardie…

Apr 15, 2022

Professor Hasan Jameel’s Bleaching Labs

The Paper Science and Engineering program is known for many things: dedicated faculty and students, supportive alumnae and great industry relationships. However, what really separates this program from all others…

Apr 8, 2022

James Hardie Sponsored Professional Development Event at NCSU’s Forest Biomaterials

Change is not easy. Any life transition can feel like a new beginning but also be a dive into the unknown. As a way to guide upcoming graduates through the…

Mar 29, 2022

Meet the Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Association

The Forest Biomaterials Graduate Student Association (GSA) is the student organization within our department dedicated to supporting graduate students. Over the last year, the GSA has revamped many of its…