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Bite-resistant textiles - Mosquito-Resistant Clothing Prevents Bites in Trials - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jul 13, 2021

Mosquito-Resistant Clothing Prevents Bites in Trials

NC State researchers created insecticide-free, mosquito-resistant clothing using bite-proof textiles they designed.
The sun peeks through the leaves of a tree at the Court of North Carolina - Turning Tree Residue into Smart Hydrogels - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 2, 2021

Turning Tree Residue into Smart Hydrogels

NC State researchers are turning wood byproducts into sensory hydrogels and sustainable, biodegradable smart materials.
Adrianna Kirkman - Endowment Honors Legacy of Professor Adrianna Kirkman - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

May 5, 2021

Endowment Honors Legacy of Professor Adrianna Kirkman

The endowment will provide merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing a degree in paper science and engineering who have demonstrated interest in equality, diversity or social justice for women.
John Fertig - John Fertig: Learning to Lead in the Online Master of Forest Biomaterials - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Apr 29, 2021

John Fertig: Learning to Lead in the Online Master of Forest Biomaterials

Thirteen years ago, long-time educator John Fertig decided to make a career change. He accepted a position at one of the largest bleached board mills in the world in Covington, Virginia, where massive amounts of specialty paper products are produced.  As a training professional, he soon decided that he wanted to gain a more detailed … Continue reading John Fertig: Learning to Lead in the Online Master of Forest Biomaterials →
NC State Seal - Graduate Student Spotlight: Lisandra Chacon - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Apr 28, 2021

Hasan Jameel Receives UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching

NC State distinguished professor Hasan Jameel has been honored with the UNC System’s most prestigious teaching award.
NC State Stewards, wearing matching green T-shirts, speak to a small group of fellow students outside next to a solar panel - Finding Your Wolfpack: Floursih With Sustainability - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Apr 19, 2021

Finding Your Wolfpack: Flourish With Sustainability

With dozens of sustainability-focused opportunities, students can make real change on campus and foster meaningful relationships.
Professor Sunkyu Park - Progress at the Pump - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Mar 29, 2021

Progress at the Pump

Professor Sunkyu Park, who has deep NC State roots, is working to turn waste from the pulp and paper industry into the biofuel of the future. Boosted by private support, his research could revolutionize the energy industry — in more ways than one.
Bacterial cellulose

Mar 8, 2021

Bacterial Film Separates Water From Oil

Researchers used a material produced by the bacteria Gluconacetobacter hansenii as a filter to separate water from an oil mixture.
Ryan Barnes - Five Questions with Process Engineer Ryan Barnes - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Feb 1, 2021

Five Questions with Process Engineer Ryan Barnes

A scholarship enabled Ryan Barnes to graduate from the College of Natural Resources in 2016 with degrees in paper science and engineering and chemical engineering. He’s now using the skills he gained at NC State as a process engineer for Cree Inc., a North Carolina-based manufacturer of semiconductor products.
Belltower - Chancellor's Innovation Fund Supports Six Promising Projects - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jul 29, 2020

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Supports Six Promising Projects

This year’s Chancellor’s Innovation Fund winners are working toward safer treatments for human and animal health, novel manufacturing methods for toilet paper, lightweight car frames and synthetic fuel.