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PSE freshman group photo at Plymouth, SC mill area

Sep 2, 2026

PSE Freshman Retreat Builds Teamwork

By: Abby Hickman, PSE/CHE ’27 NC State Paper Science and Engineering freshman class participated in the PSE FYE Retreat, held August 28-30. The weekend gave students an early opportunity to experience the pulp and paper industry firsthand, learn more about future career opportunities, and build relationships with the classmates they will spend the next four…
4 PSE students, 2 male, 2 female smile and hold up Wolfies in front of PPL

Aug 28, 2026

Kicking Off the Year: TAPPI Welcome Week

By: Sara Gregory, PSE/CHE ’27 The start of a new school year is always exciting, and this year, TAPPI made sure to kick things off with a full week of fun! TAPPI Welcome Week gave Paper Science & Engineering students the opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new classmates, and welcome our newest members. We…

Aug 20, 2026

Smurfit Westrock Provides Compelling Internships

By Cale Tomlin, PSE/CHE ’27 My name is Cale Tomlin and I am from Orlando, FL, currently a senior dual majoring in Paper Science & Engineering and Chemical Engineering. I have completed three internships with Smurfit Westrock – two at the Seminole mill in Jacksonville, FL,and this past summer in Evadale, TX. This past summer…
Maya Ali smiles at Sappi during her internship in 2026

Aug 6, 2026

Interning at Sappi

by: Maya Ali, PSE/ChE ’28 Over the summer, I was a part of the Technical Team at Sappi, working primarily with Paper Machine 1 (PM1), one of the mill’s three paper machines. My main role has been to support both the technical team and the PM1 team by identifying opportunities to improve the machine’s performance…
Emily Pedrick '29 pictured on left taking a selfie with a fellow intern at Suzano's mill

Jul 20, 2026

PSE Student Interns at Suzano

By: Emily Pedrick, PSE and ChE ’29 Throughout this summer, I served as a Production Intern on the paper machine at the Suzano Mill in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. I was responsible for optimizing availability and reducing downtime on the paper machine. My role was particularly engaging because of the diversity of perspectives I encountered daily.…
Sumner and Olivia Dudick on vacation for selfie photo

Jul 9, 2026

Welcome Sumner Dudick!

Dr. Sumner Dudick is an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at North Carolina State University. An alumnus of the NC State Paper Science and Chemical Engineering programs, he earned a doctorate in chemical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, supported by funding from the Renewable Bioproducts Institute in his work to…
summer campers in lab

Jul 7, 2026

Summer Camp 2026

By: Brenna Hehman, PSE and ChE ’28 June marks the beginning of a beautiful summer at NC State, but leaves our academic buildings woefully empty and lonesome. What better way to keep campus alive than by hosting a week of summer fun? Rising high school juniors and seniors were invited to have a taste of…
Wolf Statue - Graduate Student Spotlight: Lisandra Chacon - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Jun 17, 2026

“Bob” Buckman, Industry Innovator, Passes

Robert “Bob” Buckman was a true innovator in the specialty chemical world, he changed the model for service and action in the pulp and paper and other industries. Bob knew what most did not years ago, that paper mills did not have enough bandwidth and technical expertise to solve most of their chemistry problems. Papermaking…
PSE Patio Ribbon Cutting on May 5, 2026. A group of people stand together. Two people stand at the edge, holding a long red ribbon. Four people in the middle hold scissors, about to cut the ribbon - PSE Patio Ribbon Cutting - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

May 28, 2026

PSE Patio Ribbon Cutting

We are pleased to share photos of our new patio space ribbon cutting held May 5. Thankfully, sunshine and spring vibes filled the air. The NC State Pulp and Paper Advisory Board fully funded this new student space with Department Head Jingxin Wang and Dean Myron Floyd’s support and appreciation. Additional tables will be delivered…
Carlson Emerson with wife and friends tailgating at NC State game

May 28, 2026

Alumni Spotlight

Meet Carlton Emerson, a 2022 PSE and Business Entrepreneurship graduate, he fondly recalls his time with the program including beating Clemson in a 2021 game and rushing the field! A CRU and TAPPI member and also Order of the Engineer and BassPack, he has many college memories and we catch up with him to learn…