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All four Philips Winners in combined photo. - Phillips' Family Leadership Incentive Impact - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 28, 2024

Phillips’ Family Leadership Incentive Impact

The Phillips’ Family Leadership Incentive award goes out each year in April to four deserving undergraduate students. Dr. Richard Phillips is an Adjunct Professor and Executive in Residence in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University, having retired as Senior Vice President-Technology and Manufacturing from International Paper. We wish our 2024 winners…
NC State graduation hat - May 2024 Graduation - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 13, 2024

May 2024 Graduation

PSE celebrated its May 2024 graduation on Saturday, May 4th and welcomed 22 new young alumni to the fold. These young men and women posted exceptional stats: -19 of 22 (86%) pursued and achieved the dual Chemical Engineering degree. -86% graduated with honors (50% summa cum laude, 14% magna cum laude, 22% cum laude). -78%…
PSE Students demonstrate paper tear strength test in front of a classroom of children. - Trio Introduces Paper-Making to Elementary Students - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 13, 2024

Trio Introduces Paper-Making to Elementary Students

PSE students Bryanna Lawry, Grant Goelz, and Mitchell Swicegood taught kindergarteners about how paper is made, about paper properties and paper testing on April 12, 2024 as a part of Fuller Magnet Elementary School’s Science Enrichment Day. Community outreach and education is a key part of the TAPPI program and the need to let the…
Rick Conner - Rick Conner '25 Awarded COE Faculty Senior Scholarship - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 10, 2024

Rick Conner ’25 Awarded COE Faculty Senior Scholarship

Competing against a tough Senior engineering candidate panel, Rick Conner was awarded the 2024 College of Engineering Faculty Senior Scholarship in April. Candidates must be a rising senior with anticipated graduation the following academic year and only students invited by faculty may apply. The selection criteria are: academic excellence, intellectual breadth and depth of character.…
Kaya Kusmierczuk smile in a selfie at WestRock - Meet Kaya Kusmierczuck, TAPPI Student President 2024-25 - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 10, 2024

Meet Kaya Kusmierczuk, TAPPI Student President 2024-25

–Noah Crowder, Student Advisory Committee, Vice President The Student Advisory Committee is excited to announce Kaya Kusmierczuk as next year’s TAPPI President. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Kaya and learn more about her goals for the coming year.  Kaya has been an active member of TAPPI since her freshman year. Throughout the…
PSE group photo with wolfies and Ms. Wuf - PSE Students Celebrate Donors at the Trailblazers Event - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 10, 2024

PSE Students Celebrate Donors at the Trailblazers Event

An early Saturday morning, a week prior to Spring finals, would find most students sleeping in, planning to hit the books after catching up on rest. Following their own higher standard, PSE students turned out in droves at the annual College of Natural Resources’ Trailblazer event on Saturday, April 20th at Carter-Finley. An exceptional event…
Senior group photo with wolfies outside on the grass - 2024 Senior Celebration - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 10, 2024

2024 Senior Celebration

Seniors, families, faculty and staff gathered Thursday, April 18th to celebrate their final weeks at NC State and their impending Paper Science and Engineering degrees as well as Chemical Engineering degrees for many students. This incredible group led the COVID charge as freshmen in 2020, it would be hard to imagine they will find insurmountable…
PSE Forestry students hold woo-cutting tools at Trailblazers w Ms. Wuf - Forestry Club PSE Students Blaze a Trail - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 9, 2024

Forestry Club PSE Students Blaze a Trail

Two PSE students attended the College of Natural Resources’ annual Trailblazers donor appreciate event in April. Gianna Wessler, Senior, and Laiken Edwards, rising Sophomore, not only excel as PSE students, but have found great enjoyment in participating in the Forestry Club and timber sports. GIANNA WESSLER: I am now a 5th year Paper Science Engineering…
Dr. Hubbe Shine - Dr. Hubbe Shines at the MET - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 8, 2024

Dr. Hubbe Shines at the MET

Dr. Martin Hubbe, Professor, and Buckman Distinguished Scientist, made a presentation on behalf of the paper conservation group at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan on April 15th.  This annual event was attended by about 60 people with an additional 240 attendees via Zoom.  His 45-minute presentation was followed by Q&A. Dr. Hubbe focuses…
leadership - Buzzrd Leadership Program Welcomes PSE Students - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

May 8, 2024

Buzzard Leadership Program Welcomes PSE Students

The James Buzzard Leadership Development Program recently accepted self-nominations for College of Natural Resources leadership candidates. After reviewing applications, three PSE students have been chosen to participate for the 2024-25 school year. Senior, Sami Anthony; Junior, Angelina Finnie; and Sophomore, Noah Crowder join 17 other CNR students seeking to raise their leadership bar. Congrats to…