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FYE student cohort group picture outside in front of the Domtar paper mill. - New FYEs Visit Domtar - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Sep 4, 2025

New FYEs Visit Domtar

Our newest cohort visited Domtar’s paper mill in Bennettsville, SC on their very first Saturday on campus. The day’s trek started early with a long bus ride, then added a full mill tour and site lunch for all. Students learned about every part of the mill and how it worked encouraging a lively discussion on…
Group picture of students in front of a colorful hummingbird mural. - 2025 Paper International Experience: Brazil, A Student's Perspective - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 30, 2025

2025 Paper International Experience: Brazil, A Student’s Perspective

by: Kaya Kusmierczuk This May, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Brazil through the Paper International Experience (PIE) program. We kicked things off with a day of sightseeing in São Paulo, a perfect way to soak in some local culture before the industry tours began. Over the next few days, we dove deep…
Graduate cap with NC State logo. - 2025 Commencement Reflection - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 24, 2025

2025 Commencement Reflection

by: Sami Anthony, PSE ’25 When I first arrived at NC State, I was full of questions. I didn’t have a grand plan, and I certainly didn’t think I’d end up in Paper Science & Engineering. I had doubts about whether I could “make it” in an unfamiliar space. What I didn’t know then was…
Sami Anthony and three people smiling while operating at a tabling event. - TAPPICon 2025 Adventures - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

May 11, 2025

TAPPICon 2025 Adventures

By Sara Gregory, PPAB Student Advisory Committee President From May 4 to 7, 2025, Minneapolis, Minnesota, hosted TAPPICon 2025, a landmark event marking the 110th anniversary of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI). This year’s conference expanded its scope to encompass a broader range of industry segments, including pulping, nonwovens, and…
Sami Anthony - Intern Spotlight: Sami Anthony '25 - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Apr 21, 2025

Intern Spotlight: Sami Anthony ’25

We wanted to talk a bit with Sami Anthony as she approaches her graduation as a 5th year senior in the Paper Science and Engineering program. Sami has been an integral, respected and much appreciated part of the program as its recruitment intern for the past two years. Her leadership, natural ability to see the…
Trail Blazer 2025 Group Picture - Trailblazer 2025--Follow the Trail - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Apr 17, 2025

Trailblazer 2025–Follow the Trail

By: Abby Hickman, ’27 On Saturday, April 12, the College of Natural Resources at NC State University hosted its annual Trailblazer event, dedicated to recognizing and thanking the generous donors who help make student success possible. Donors had a chance to connect directly with students from across the College of Natural Resources. Upon arrival, guests…
Paper making machine - BETTER Project: Global Partnership Advancing Paper Making at NC State and Beyond - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Apr 15, 2025

HIRING: Assistant/Associate Professor in Paper Science and Engineering

The Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State University has an opening for a Assistant/Associate Professor in Paper Science and Engineering. More details: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/216837 For questions, please contact the committee chair Dr. Med Byrd at [email protected]
Allen Sanders' table group picture.- PPAB Spring Celebration Banquet: Students' Perspectives - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Apr 14, 2025

PPAB Spring Celebration Banquet: Students’ Perspectives

By: Angelina Finnie with contributions from Owen Gearren As a third-year student pursuing dual majors in Chemical Engineering and Paper Science & Engineering, with a Business Administration minor, the Pulp and Paper Advisory Board (PPAB) events are highlights of the year. Affectionately known as the “love fest,” the banquet is so much more than just…
TAPPI Student Summit group photo - 2025 TAPPI Student Summit - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Feb 20, 2025

2025 TAPPI Student Summit

–Savannah Odom ’28 and Sara Gregory ’27 As a first-year student, I got to experience one of the best parts of TAPPI for the first time – Student Summit. The students are truly the true heart of Summit. Between the engineering competition, the human bingo, trivia, and countless other activities, I quickly learned the students…
Group photo of attendees, students, and staff around a round table at the banquet. - 2024 Annual PPAB Spring Events - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

Feb 19, 2025

2025 PPAB Spring Meeting and Celebration Banquet

2024 PPAB Banquet with donors, students, faculty and staff.