Forest Biomaterials Newsletter

Dec 8, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Mawadda Almasri

Mawadda Almasri graduated from NC State in 2020 with a B.S. in Sustainable Materials & Technology and a minor in Environmental Science. We caught up with Mawadda to hear about her…

Dec 2, 2020

Michele Serrano and Barbara White Recognized with PASSION Award

In the second edition of the PASSION award, Michele Serrano, Recruiter and Program Coordinator, and Barbara White, Research Operations Manager, were recognized for their dedication to the Forest Biomaterials Department.…

Nov 20, 2020

The Sustainable Bioproducts and Bioenergy Program (SBBP) Adapts to COVID-19

By Guest Blogger: Adam Scouse COVID-19 has dramatically impacted us all. Social distancing precautions and the elimination of many in-person activities has made everyday life challenging. But our North Carolina…

Nov 4, 2020

Sustainable Fibers Provide Economic Support for Vulnerable Communities in Colombia

A research initiative exploring the use of fique fiber residues for tissue paper production is providing jobs for Colombian farmers.

Oct 29, 2020

Our Clothes Are Polluting the Environment. Here’s a Solution.

Some aspects of modern life – flying overseas, driving your car on the interstate and drinking water from a plastic bottle – are known to cause environmental harm. But what…

Oct 12, 2020

Newly Elected Graduate Student Association Officers

The Forest Biomaterials (FB) graduate student association (GSA) is an organization dedicated to supporting graduate students and providing a means for connection in FB. To enrich the FB graduate experience,…

Sep 21, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen McLaughlin

Kristen McLaughlin graduated magna cum laude from NC State in May of 2020 with a B.S. in Sustainable Materials & Technology (SMT) and minors in Environmental Science and Business Administration. She…

Sep 18, 2020

Industrial Hemp: A More Sustainable Option for the Hygiene Industry

Researchers at NC State’s College of Natural Resources are using industrial hemp to develop tissue paper and other pro

Sep 17, 2020

Meet Rico Ruffino

The Department of Forest Biomaterials welcomed Rico Ruffino to the faculty on September 1st.  As Assistant Professor of Practice of Industrial & Product Design, he will bring new capabilities to…

Sep 10, 2020

Extraordinary Opportunities: PSE Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Guest blogger: Dr. Lokendra Pal With a focus on sustainability, human health and industry 4.0 topics, a team of young Paper Science & Engineering (PSE) researchers worked diligently over the…