Awards and Honors

Aug 2, 2019

Byrd receives Blessis Advisor Award

Dr. Medwick V. Byrd, associate teaching professor and undergraduate coordinator for the paper science and engineering program, has been announced as the recipient of this year’s George H. Blessis Outstanding…

May 2, 2019

Achieving Sustainable Success

In the College of Natural Resources, graduating senior Mary Paz Alvarez Valverde discovered a passion for understanding “trash” and its significance in today’s world.

Apr 26, 2019

Most Congenial Senior Award Goes to…

This year’s “Most Congenial Senior Award” goes to none other than Kable Young! He might have been surprised to win this award, but for those who know him, it comes…

Apr 23, 2019

Early-Career Faculty Win Prestigious NSF Awards

Nine NC State faculty members have received one of the highest honors given by the National Science Foundation to early-career researchers.

Apr 18, 2019

2018-19 Faculty, Staff and Safety Awards

The 2018-19 school year wraps up with several honors awarded to Forest Biomaterials faculty, staff, & safety stewards.  The department would like to recognize these individuals for their expertise and…

Mar 12, 2019

Dr. Med Byrd Receives First Departmental PASSION Award

The Forest Biomaterials Department Head office has instituted a new annual recognition for faculty and staff, the PASSION award. Each year, the Department Head office will recognize the member of…

Mar 12, 2019

Yao receives prestigious NSF CAREER award

Dr. Yuan Yao is the recipient of the National Science Foundation career award, the most prestigious award for early career faculty.

Jul 16, 2018

Phillips Family Leadership Award

The Phillips Family Leadership Incentive is endowed by Dr. Richard Phillips (’64, ’66 MS, ’70 PHD)which provides a unique opportunity for students to enhance career opportunities and leadership skills by…

May 22, 2018

Paper Science Alumnus Jeff Reese Receives Distinguished Service Award

Jeff Reese, a 1985 Paper Science and Engineering alumnus, was recognized with TAPPI’s highest individual honor, the Herman L. Joachim Distinguished Service Award, at their 2018 PaperCon event. Established in…

May 21, 2018

Forest Biomaterials at Papercon 2018

TAPPI’S annual PaperCon event is the world’s largest technical conference for the Pulp & Paper industry. Over 2,000 paper and packing professionals and academia from more than 32 different countries…