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Sally Williard - Fulfilling Career in Paper Science Prompts Alumna to Give Others a Chance - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Aug 27, 2025

Fulfilling Career in Paper Science Prompts Alumna to Give Others a Chance

The Sally Sutton Williard Paper Science and Engineering Scholarship Endowment was established in 2023 to provide merit- and need-based scholarships for students pursing an undergraduate degree in paper science and engineering.

Aug 5, 2025

One Question 15 Years Ago Leads to a $50K Endowment for Scholarships

Through the Mehlenbacher Family Scholarship, Doug and Dani Mehlenbacher hope to provide resources that will help attract engineering students to study paper science.
Bird's eye view of students observing a paper machine - Smurfit Westrock Gift Sets Pace for Paper Science and Engineering Corporate Fundraising Effort - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Aug 4, 2025

Smurfit Westrock Gift Sets Pace for Paper Science and Engineering Corporate Fundraising Effort

The gift kicks off a multimillion-dollar plan to modernize the capabilities, appeal and offerings of the paper science and engineering degree program.
Hal Lawton and Hasan Jameel - Distinguished Professorship Established in Honor of Hasan Jameel - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jul 31, 2024

Distinguished Professorship Established in Honor of Hasan Jameel

A gift from Hal Lawton ‘96 and his wife Joanne has established the Dr. Hasan Jameel Distinguished Professorship to support the activities of a professor in the Paper Science and Engineering program at NC State.
Group picture of Peter Hart's colleagues holding the Dr. Peter W. Hart Graduate Student Award - WestRock Endows Graduate Award in Honor of Peter Hart - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

Apr 30, 2024

WestRock Endows Graduate Award in Honor of Peter Hart

WestRock has partnered with the College of Natural Resources to celebrate the legacy of Peter Hart, an adjunct associate professor of forest biomaterials at NC State for the last two decades.

Mar 22, 2024

New Sustainable Labs Program Launched

The new Sustainable Labs program empowers NC State researchers and lab users to adopt sustainable practices in campus lab spaces.
Professor Lucian Lucia - Faculty Feature: Meet Professor Lucian Lucia - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 23, 2024

Lucian Lucia Named 2023-24 University Faculty Scholar

Lucia, a professor of forest biomaterials and chemistry, has made outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through his teaching, scholarship and service.
European Swift - Mimicking a Bird's Sticky Spit to Create Cellulose Gels - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Oct 16, 2023

Mimicking a Bird’s Sticky Spit to Create Cellulose Gels

A small bird’s nest-making inspires a nontoxic process for making cellulose gels.
Blue water ripple - Studying Fundamentals of Water as Solvent Could Lead to Greener Cellulose-Based Products - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

May 3, 2023

Studying Fundamentals of Water as a Solvent Could Lead to Greener Cellulose-Based Products

Water can change its solubility characteristics depending upon what it interacts with.

Mar 20, 2023

Brian Cardini Memorial Scholarship Keeps Beloved Student’s Legacy Alive

Brian Cardini was one of those guys you never forget. And his friends who created the Brian Cardini Memorial Scholarship through NC State’s College of Natural Resources never have and never will.