Category: Paper Science and Engineering

Jun 12, 2022

RISI European Conference

Dr. Ronald Gonzalez and graduate student Ryen Frasier attended the three day RISI European Conference in early March 2022. The event was held in Lisbon, Portugal, with a focus on… 

Jun 12, 2022

Alumnus Spotlight: Matthew Byington

Matthew Byington is from Apex, NC, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Materials and Technology in 2016 from NC State. He went on to earn a Masters in Forest Biomaterials… 

Jun 12, 2022

Richard Thomas Endowment Lecture Series

In 2019, Dr. Richard Thomas, alumnus, former professor and department head in the College of Natural Resources,  generously established an annual lecture series in Forest Biomaterials. When it was founded,… 

Jun 8, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Jesse Swanner Class of ’15

Jesse Swanner graduated from NC State in 2015 with a degree in Paper Science and Engineering.  We reached out to Jesse to find out about her experiences since graduating from NC State,… 

May 6, 2022

Dr. Lokendra Pal’s Paper Process Analysis

The roar of thousands of pounds of water draining… The whirring of several large pumps… The shouting of several dozen students… All these sounds fill the department’s pilot plant every… 

Apr 26, 2022

Graduation to Vocation: Brendan Tumpey Tackles Packaging Problems

Upon graduation, Tumpey will work as a REACH engineer at International Paper in Springfield, Oregon. 

Apr 15, 2022

Alumna Spotlight: Meagan Harrison

Maegan Harrison graduated from the PSE/CHE dual degree program in December 2020 and began working at James Hardie.  We got a chance to speak with Maegan at the James Hardie… 

Apr 15, 2022

Professor Hasan Jameel’s Bleaching Labs

The Paper Science and Engineering program is known for many things: dedicated faculty and students, supportive alumnae and great industry relationships. However, what really separates this program from all others… 

Apr 8, 2022

James Hardie Sponsored Professional Development Event at NCSU’s Forest Biomaterials

Change is not easy. Any life transition can feel like a new beginning but also be a dive into the unknown. As a way to guide upcoming graduates through the… 

Apr 1, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Westley Decker Class of ’15

Westley Decker graduated from NC State in 2015 with a degree in Paper Science & Engineering.  We reached out to Westley to find out about his experiences since graduating from NC State,…