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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…
Sarah Putney with Nalco labs colleagues - Alumni Profile: Sarah Putney '23 Speaks on Transition - Forest Biomaterials NC State University

Oct 2, 2024

Alumni Profile: Sarah Putney ’23 Speaks on Transition

By: Sarah Putney ’23 After graduating with the paper science and engineering degree from NC State in December, I entered my new role as a sales representative with Nalco Water.  I was interested in this type of role because it allows me to see the entirety of the paper-making process instead of feeling siloed in…
Three metal wolf statues at Wolf Plaza. - Alumni spotlights - Forest Biomaterials at NC State University

Jun 11, 2024

Alumni Spotlights

PSE alumni offer unique insights into industry careers they engage in post graduation. Whether it’s been one year or 50, we love to hear from alums and catch up with them in their careers and family life. We ask that you submit this form to be featured in an upcoming newsletter (brand building for you…

Jun 21, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Charles Allen Sanders – Class of 1985

Charles Allen Sanders graduated from NC State in 1985 with a degree in Paper Science and Engineering. We reached out to Allen to find out about his experiences since graduating from NC State, and what advice he would pass on to current students.  Thanks for your time, Allen. Experiences while at NC State Current Career…